2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MSc Global Conservation Science

Programme overview

Programme code: MSC-BSGS/GCS
UCAS code
Duration: 12 Months
Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager: Dr Maria Beger
Contact address: M.Beger@leeds.ac.uk
Total credits: 180
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme: School of Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences
Examination board through which the programme will be considered: Masters Taught Student Education Exam Board
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups: There is no QAA Subject Benchmark Statement. The complexity and depth of the course, as well as learner autonomy, are completely appropriate for the level of the award, which is indeed fully aligned to the Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the characteristics embodied in the QAA Qualifications Frameworks level descriptors for Masters degrees (https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/quality-code/master's-degree-characteristics-statement.pdf).

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

Programme specification

The programme will equip graduates with the multidisciplinary set of skills needed for them to become "changemakers" in the global environmental sector. Solutions to the global biodiversity crisis require an appreciation of the social, economic, political, and ethical aspects of environment challenges that influence the way in which we go about conserving the natural world. You will be trained in not only the technical, scientific aspects of biodiversity conservation, but also the broader issues in sustainability that are part and parcel of conservation science in the broadest sense. Through an understanding of the way that conservation projects are designed, managed, evaluated, and communicated in collaboration with stakeholders, you will learn how to deliver effective conservation solutions in any situation.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester
BLGY5119M	Introduction to GIS	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
BLGY5135M	Conservation Project Management	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
BLGY5137M	Research Skills and Data Analysis	15	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
BLGY5230M	Conservation Decision Science	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
BLGY5231M	Equitable Sustainability	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
BLGY5391M	Masters Research Project	60	1 Jan to 30 Sep
GEOG5332M	Global Change Ecology	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional Modules

Candidates will be required to study 30 credits of optional modules split between Subset A and Subset B.

Subset A: Candidates will be required to study 15 credits of optional modules.

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
SOEE5095M	Environmental Economics and Policy	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
SOEE5483M	Critical Perspectives in Environment and Development	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Subset B: Candidates will be required to study 15 credits of optional modules.

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
BLGY5102M	Community Ecology	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
BLGY5188M	Population Dynamics	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Last updated: 29/08/2024 16:08:41

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