Wildlife and Conservation Management - MSc

There is a wide variety of career paths available within the conservation and environmental sector, including ecologists, environmental consultants, conservation managers and in wildlife education. Our students enjoy careers both in the UK and internationally, and the invaluable skills you’ll develop during this course will help to create a strong basis for future career opportunities within the sector.

Our graduates have progressed to careers in the Environment Agency, utility companies, local, national, and international conservation organisations, environmental consultancies, and regional and national government. You can also progress to a PhD or research degree once you’ve graduated.

We work with multiple industry partners so students can enjoy fieldwork in the UK and internationally. From working with park rangers to observing the Scottish wildcat breeding programme and beaver restoration project in Scotland. Our students are immersed in ecology and conservation with agencies like the Woodland Trust, National Parks; NRW, OpWall, National Botanic Garden, Environment Agency and Wildlife Trusts.

Our course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), bringing together the physical, chemical, biological, socioeconomic and legislative aspects of environmental management, providing essential skills for an exciting and rewarding conservation and ecology career.

As a USW student, you will have access to advice from the Careers and Employability Service throughout your studies and after you graduate. This includes one-to-one appointments from Career Advisers, in person, over the phone or online, and through email via the "Ask a Question" service. We also have extensive online resources for help with considering your career options and presenting yourself well to employers.