Course summary
The PGCert in Conservation and Sustainability Education offers an innovative collaboration between the University of Chester and Chester Zoo. Designed for educators, conservation professionals, and sustainability leaders, the course explores how learning can inspire meaningful environmental action and deepen understanding of our connection with the natural world. Whether you’re an education professional or leading sustainability and conservation initiatives within a business or organisation, this course supports you to design, deliver, and lead impactful learning for change. You’ll explore how to develop conservation and sustainability education across a range of settings from classrooms and community organisations to zoos, museums, and nature-based programmes and beyond. Study Options You can choose to: Enrol for the full PGCert (three modules, 60 credits) gaining a postgraduate qualification in Conservation and Sustainability Education or Register for individual standalone modules ideal if you wish to develop specialist knowledge in a specific area before committing to the full programme. If you later decide to complete the full PGCert, any credits achieved through standalone modules can be transferred (subject to time limits and module availability).
Modules
For the latest information on our modules, please visit the course page on the University of Chester website.
Assessment method
For the latest information on our assessment methods, please visit the course page on the University of Chester website.
How to apply
International applicants
https://www.chester.ac.uk/international/
Entry requirements
A 2:2 honours degree in any subject, and be engaged in, or aspire to work in, teaching and learning or public engagement with conservation and/or sustainability. Applicants with other degree classes and significant experience may be considered through interview and if they can demonstrate, on application, their ability to work at Level 7. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency to IELTS 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each band or equivalent. Ability to access the internet to study remotely is essential.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please see our website for current fee information
https://www.chester.ac.uk/student-life/fees-and-finance/postgraduate-fees/postgraduate-taught-fees/
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ