This programme prepares graduates from appropriate disciplines (biological, agricultural, or environmental sciences) for employment in a variety of careers – including insect ecology, conservation or control – or to continue on to PhD. Through theoretical and practical experiences you’ll learn how applied entomology is carried out both in the UK and overseas, as well as the essential principles of research design in applied entomology. You’ll gain competence in a range of research methods for data collection, and detailed expertise in a subset relevant to your own research interests. You’ll also gain transferable skills, such as using computers for statistics and data analysis, and the ability to collect field data on a variety of taxonomic groups. There are a wide range of employment opportunities for people with expertise in applied entomology. This includes opportunities in the agriculture sector dealing with pest control and advice (with organisations such as the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group), conservation and biodiversity (with organisations such as Natural England and various wildlife trusts), and research (with organisations such as the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology).