(Award available for year: Master of Science)
1. To demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge and mastery of techniques relevant to the delivery of biodiversity conservation solutions globally;
2. To exhibit mastery in the exercise of generic (team working, grant writing, leadership, data science) and subject-specific (ecology, economics, governance) intellectual abilities;
3. To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of conservation theory (ecology, global change) and practice (project management, communications, fundraising);
4. To take a proactive and self-reflective role in the leadership of the conservation sector, built on an awareness of broad societal context and the efficient functioning of conservation organisations;
5. Formulate ideas and hypotheses and to develop, implement and execute novel conservation solutions;
6. Critically and creatively to evaluate current debates and controversies in conservation, and respond by adapting practice and engaging with theory.
1. Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise hypotheses and research within global conservation, making use of a variety of sources.
2. Effectively apply advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to address problems in global conservation.
3. Effectively communicate to a variety of audiences, through, for example, written and oral approaches, scientific technical and statistical concepts, making use of illustrations, figures and references as appropriate to global conservation.
4. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of scientific, technical, field and mathematical skills in global conservation relevant to pure and applied research in academia, industry and the natural environment with support as appropriate.
5. Collect, process, analyse, interpret and effectively communicate data (including numerical, non-numerical and visual data), using advanced techniques and tools, and form logical, reasonable conclusions and make sound recommendations.
6. Effectively follow, problem solve and develop practical experimental and observation protocols as appropriate to global conservation.
7. Use a range of techniques and apparatus in the laboratory and/or field environment, as appropriate to global conservation, competently and safely, using appropriate support where necessary.
8. Design, plan and carry out a research project using appropriate support where necessary. .
9. Demonstrate environmental consideration and work within ethical frameworks in a variety of settings as related to global conservation.
10. Effectively collaborate as a member of a team working on a shared task relevant to global conservation with appropriate support where required.
- the wide range of analytical and organisational skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree in conservation science and/or for employment in a higher capacity in the global conservation sector;
- evaluating their own achievement, that of others, and the success of their work in the field;
- self-direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable situations;
- independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;
- critically to engage in the development of professional/disciplinary boundaries and norms.
- evidencing an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within the broader field of conservation;
- demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to complex and transdisciplinary challenges in conservation.
- drawing on a range of perspectives on an area of study, including academic, practitioner, community, policymaker and the general public;
- evaluating, criticising, and improving upon standard practices in conservation practice and training;
- making reasoned judgements whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made in the absence of complete data.
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