(MSc) Biodiversity & Land-Use Planning via distance learning

This 24-month course aims to provide participants with crucial skills, knowledge and experience that are needed to pursue successful careers in managing biodiversity resources sustainably while complying with international legislation.

Programme Objectives: 

a. To integrate an international perspective to reflect new research findings and current practice in biodiversity and land use planning that can be applied within Ireland and elsewhere.

b. To provide research-led learning opportunities that will develop skills in identifying solutions for real world nature conservation and land use planning conflicts.

c. To develop expertise within local authority, competent authority and public / private sector staff to meet international obligations relating to biodiversity and conservation.

This part-time course extends over 24 months and runs in two year cycles continuously from September through to August of the second year. Participants are required to take the modules listed below. The modular course is devoted to formal scientific and policy coursework delivered in a blended learning format over two years, comprising a mixture of face-to-face contact (approximately 12–15 hours per module) in addition to private study combined with e-tutorial on-line support. Students are expected to carry out both individual and group projects and to prepare written reports and oral presentations on relevant subjects.