Explore the MSc Conservation Project Management

Looking to build a career in conservation delivery or step up in your current role?

Join this online session to find out more about the MSc Conservation Project Management at Newquay University Centre. This flexible, career-focused postgraduate course is designed to fill a recognised skills gap in the sector — teaching you how to design and lead effective conservation projects using industry-standard tools and methods.

You’ll hear directly from the course team and get an overview of the study options, including both part-time and full-time routes. You’ll also see how the course links to live conservation work and employer needs.

This online event is for you if:

• You’re already working or volunteering in conservation, ecology or biodiversity
• You want practical project management skills for use in real conservation settings
• You’re interested in a study programme shaped by employer feedback and sector priorities
• You need a flexible course that fits around work, life or existing commitments
• You want to learn at a location like Newquay, with access to field sites and the Eden Project

What’s covered in the session:

• 30-minute presentation from course tutors
• Q&A session on course content, structure and how it’s delivered
• Overview of the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation
• Summary of your study options: full-time, part-time, blended or apprenticeship
• Career support via Conservation Careers and professional development planning

Highlights of the MSc Conservation Project Management:

• The first UK MSc built around the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation
• Practical training in project design, delivery, funding and communications
• Optional UK and international field courses to develop real-world experience
• Delivered in partnership with Conservation Careers, with full access to their job board and Kick-Starter course
• Emphasis on employability, funding knowledge, behaviour change and stakeholder engagement
• Opportunities to work with real conservation organisations through field trips and independent projects

EVENT DETAILS

• Thursday 3 July 2025
• 7:00pm – approx. 8:00pm
• Online (Microsoft Teams Webinar)
• Hosted by course tutors from Newquay University Centre