Master of Science in Ecological Consultancy

at Newcastle University United Kingdom

This Ecological Consultancy master's will prepare you for a career as an ecological consultant or in other environmental roles. The course has a professional focus, preparing you for the workplace.

We equip you with key skills required for careers in ecology, including:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing
• experimental and survey design
• wildlife surveying
• wildlife legislation and natural history
• Environmental Impact Assessment

We provide a link to cutting-edge research that feeds into ecological consultancy, eg:

• Research projects on black grouse and wind farms. Paper in review with the Journal of Applied Ecology
• Noise and bird behaviour

Ecological consultants contribute to the course via informal talks. Practitioners with extensive UK wildlife legislation and wildlife management experience teach on some modules.

The research master's contains taught and research elements. It is well suited as preparation for PhD research.

You'll focus on a particular area of Chinese studies that you'd like to carry out postgraduate research on. We place a high emphasis on excellent supervision, researcher training and development.

Our research staff work in diverse fields. This ranges from sociocultural, historical and political studies to film and literature, linguistics and sociolinguistics.

Our Engineering Geology MSc responds to a worldwide demand for specialist engineering geologists with advanced training in geotechnical engineering.

Our MSc gives you a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of engineering geology. You will study topics associated with:

• The engineering behaviour of soils and rocks
• Site investigation and interpretation
• Geological hazard assessment
• Geotechnical design

Our Engineering Geology master's is for both practising professionals and new graduates in:

• Earth sciences
• Geological science
• Geology
• Geophysics

You must have a maths background.

This course meets the growing need for skilled engineering geologists across the construction, environmental and energy industries. The course provides you with:

• Advanced conceptual understanding
• Detailed factual knowledge
• Specialist technical skills
• An awareness of responsibilities to society and the environment

We maintain strong industrial engagement. Our degree programmes are shaped by industry and government policy.

You'll develop the knowledge, understanding and expertise necessary to undertake advanced research in sociology and the social sciences. Our MA Sociology and Social Research is for graduates looking ahead to a career with a strong research element. It is also very relevant for those interested in pursuing a PhD. Our programme will enhance your knowledge of sociological ideas. It will focus on developing your research skills.

MA Sociology and Social Research is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as a route for potential PhD funding in sociology at Newcastle.

This Sociology and Social Research master's equips you with an appreciation of the philosophical principles and epistemological frameworks that underpin all social enquiry. You'll get hands-on expertise with a range of social research methods. You'll gain a grasp of core theoretical traditions and issues in sociology. This is in particular in relation to:

• Social divisions
• Social identities
• Debates about justice and citizenship

You'll have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge research across:

• Identity and citizenship
• Social institutions and transformations
• Patterns of inequality and injustice.

You'll receive training in social research methods. You'll undertake research to inform and shape a substantial dissertation project

This three-year Sport and Exercise Science degree will develop your in-depth understanding of the subject. You'll build a firm foundation of knowledge in the area's key disciplines of physiology, nutrition, psychology and biomechanics, and graduate ready to take on a challenging role in an industry with high demand for graduates.

Your learning is by our expert staff, along with industry partners and applied practitioners. You can be assured your education is right at the cutting edge of sport and exercise science.

You will have opportunities to work with athletes from Newcastle Falcons and Newcastle Eagles, performance athletes across Newcastle University's teams, and in the community with Newcastle United. This allows you to gain the practical experience of working in sport and exercise science.

You'll become a confident sport and exercise professional with a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of the topic.

Our Environmental Consultancy MSc will give you the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in a science-based environmental business.

The Environmental Consultancy master's provides you with:

• Advanced conceptual understanding
• Detailed factual knowledge
• Specialist technical skills

The course is suitable for graduates in:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth and environmental science

This course will maximise your ability to identify and understand business opportunities within the environmental sector.

Gain high-quality translation and interpreting skills through this Translating and Interpreting MA. You'll work with Chinese and English languages and receive professional and academic training.

This master's in translation and interpreting uses English and Chinese as working languages.

This course has two stages. Each stage lasts one year. You can either:

• Join the course at Stage 1 and follow the two-year course
• Or join at Stage 2 and follow the one-year course (this depends on your previous qualifications and experience)

Stage 1 is made up of compulsory modules. You'll gain a thorough grounding in translation and interpreting skills and techniques.

By the end of Stage 2 you'll have acquired high-quality translation and interpreting skills. This master's prepares you for translation or interpreting careers in fields such as:

• Technology
• Commerce
• International relations
• Journalism

In Stage 2 you could also choose to follow another of our pathways if your interests or aspirations change:

• Interpreting
• Translating
• Translation Studies

From sub-atomic particles to the large-scale structure of the universe, this Physics degree with an added theoretical emphasis opens up new worlds and new career possibilities.

Our three-year Theoretical Physics BSc Honours degree focuses on developing your knowledge so you have a thorough understanding of advanced mathematics and physics. This course covers a range of topics linked to the research specialisms of our staff, so you graduate a well-prepared, dynamic and sought-after physicist.

You will study at the cutting edge of the discipline, with a degree that reflects the world-leading research of our expert staff, ensuring you can be confident your degree education is up-to-date and relevant to your future career.

Your degree will ensure you become a confident physics professional. You'll learn about a range of topics fundamental to the subject, such as:

• Quantum mechanics
• Fluid dynamics
• Computational modelling
• Astrophysics

This Civil and Structural Engineering with Year in Industry MEng degree focuses on developing your specialist knowledge, practical experience and skills of structural engineering. It also provides a direct route to chartered engineer status, so you graduate prepared for your future career.

You'll develop real-world experience – both at University and while on your industry placement in Stage 3 – through our design-intensive programme, hands-on work in our specialist facilities and experience working directly in the sector.

Focusing on the design of bridges, buildings and other structures, you'll become a well-rounded engineer. You'll have an understanding of critical civil engineering topics, such as: sustainable engineering systems, and construction management.

You'll also study in advanced structural engineering fields, like seismic-resistant design, unique and unusual structures and structural reliability and analysis.

Dentistry involves the treatment and prevention of a wide range of diseases of the mouth – from tooth decay to oral cancer.

This degree is professionally accredited by the General Dental Council. It entitles graduates to practice anywhere in the UK and in many other countries.

At Newcastle, our work has worldwide impact. You'll be taught by some of the top academics and internationally renowned experts in their field.

You'll study and practice in world-class facilities including our hi-tech Clinical Simulation Unit. You'll also attend lectures and clinics in purpose-built facilities at one of the largest integrated teaching and hospital complexes in the country.

This course involves high levels of clinical practice in our specialist clinics, alongside theoretical aspects of dentistry, covering:

• Human structure
• Function
• Behaviour
• Clinical dental studies
• Related sciences