Postgraduate

Our courses are relevant to careers in Conservation Ecology, Archaeology & Anthropology and Forensic Science. All our postgraduate courses are underpinned by research, with over 75% of our research output being recognised as internationally important in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).

Independent research projections suggest that there will be almost three million science, maths and technology related jobs in Britain by 2017 (Source: Department for Business Innovation and Skills 3/3/10).

The typical environmental professional is highly qualified with 90% of respondents educated to at least degree level; almost half have a masters degree, while 5% have a doctorate. (Source: 2009 ENDS Survey of Environmental Professionals).

Nearly 12% of archaeologists hold a Doctorate or post-doctoral qualification, 40% held a Masters degree or higher and 90% of archaeologists held a Bachelors degree or higher. (Source: Archaeology Labour Market Intelligence: Profiling the Profession 2007-08. Source: Kenneth Aitchison & Rachel Edwards Inst of Field Archaeologists 2008).

What will you gain?

A postgraduate course at Bournemouth University will:

• Develop transferable skills which are attractive to employers - planning, analytical thinking, communication, interpersonal skills, self-motivation, self-management and resilience
• Enhance your employability demonstrating your commitment to your chosen field and motivation
• Develop your self-confidence through academic knowledge and through your own personal development as you rise to the challenge of postgraduate study
• Extend your network of professional contacts and ensure that your knowledge and skills are both current and in line with cutting-edge research.