Course summary

Further your understanding of how we maintain ecosystems in the face of environmental change with our uniquely research-focussed course. Course description Biodiversity is threatened by climate change and other consequences of the growing human population. To solve this, and some of the other global challenges facing humanity, we need researchers with an in-depth understanding of how we maintain ecosystems in the face of environmental change. Our world-class research in this area spans topics including global change ecology, biodiversity science, tropical forest conservation, palaeoecology and palynology, urban ecology, environmental pollution, and agricultural ecology, giving students on this course the opportunity to carry out cutting-edge research in their chosen area. Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information. How to apply Because of the research-intensive nature of this course, we ask you to include a short supporting statement of 500-700 words with your application. This should:

• Explain how your interests and experience relate to the ecology and environment research we do in the School of Biosciences.

• Explain why you want to do a research-intensive masters degree and how this fits with your career plans.

• Include which particular supervisors or research groups you would be most interested in working with and why. If you have already been in contact with a prospective supervisor, please let us know.