Please note:  the Centre for Human Ecology will not be offering the MSc Human Ecology in partnership with the University of Strathclyde from September 2009. We would like to thank prospective students for their interest in our programme, and invite them instead to join a short course. Spiritual Activism, Action Research and Ecopsychology will all continue to be available for CPD students from September 2009. Provisional Dates are Eco-psychology (Jan-May 2010), Spiritual Activism (Jan-May 2010) and Action Research (Oct 2009-Jan 2010). Click to download the full timetable of courses for 2009-10 here

Human Ecology uncovers and investigates the connections between personal action, social, industrial and agricultural systems and our planet’s ecology. 

The challenge? To critically examine how we do things and understand their impact. To develop improved, alternative, ways of organising our lives, our work and our societies – to reduce poverty and inequality, decrease our use of resources, enhance the environment and improve quality of life for all – now and for generations to come. MSc, PG Diploma & PG Certificate offered through a partnership between CHE and the University of Strathclyde. 

Led by practitioners actively working with organisations and communities, this MSc in Human Ecology is unique: integrating natural and social sciences with personal and organisational development skills. In many ways, the course represents our practice -- a constantly-evolving action-reflection process for core and contributing tutors, with input from the wider CHE community of practitioners across the world. Each year is unique, building on the needs and talents of students as well as more than 15 years' experience facilitating transformative learning.

Participants explore the theoretical, cultural and vocational practice of Human Ecology. They develop creative approaches to leadership and professional practice, sensitivity to both human and non-human worlds, and critical awareness.

We are now accepting applications for 2008-09. Applications must be made direct to the University of Strathclyde: http://www.strath.ac.uk/prospectus/applying/postgraduateapplications/

Course format: Full or part time, with full-time over one year and part-time over two. Based on a series of intensive workshops, lasting from two to seven days.

Location: The course is based at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow city centre. Part-time participants can travel to Glasgow for a workshop approximately once every six weeks if work / home is outside Glasgow.

Dates: (provisional) 26 September 2008 - 29 May 2009 + dissertation due autumn 2009. The draft calendar for 2008-09 can be downloaded here.

Please note that we are exploring the possibility of offering “Contesting Global Governance” delivered by the dept of Government, as well as classes in ecology, biodiversity and ecosystems management offered by the David Livingstone Centre for Sustainability. Timetables for these classes are not included in the calendar and will be confirmed soon. 

Course Requirements:

Postgraduate Certificate (full or part time 9 months)
Human Ecology 1: Ecology, Self, Community (30 credits)
Human Ecology 2: Integration, Vocation, Leadership (30 credits)

Postgraduate Diploma (f/t 9 months; p/t 18 months)
As above, plus option modules from the following 2 groups:
At least two classes from: Ethical Enterprise, Action Research, Spiritual Activism, Ecopsychology and Manufacture of Consent (40 credits)
Also, one from: Investigative Research, Contesting Global Governance (tbc), or two classes from the MSc in Environmental Studies (tbc) (20 credits)

(Most of these courses are also available as standalone courses leading to a Certificate in Professional Development) 

Master of Science (f/t 12 months; p/t 24 months):
As above plus a dissertation that relates theory and practice in change for sustainability and justice.

Fees for 2008-09

EU students: MSc £5,330; PG Dip: £4,100; PG Cert: £2,870

Non-EU students: MSc £6,950; PG Dip: £4,100; PG Cert: £2,870

Please note that fees are set by the university and not by the Centre for Human Ecology. 

Further information is available from the University of Strathclyde website: http://www.strath.ac.uk/Departments/gs/courses/postgrad/MSC_HE.htm 

If you have specific questions that are not answered on the websites please contact: Verene Nicolas, MSc Human Ecology Coordinator, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or +44 (0) 141 410 1100.

Applications are being accepted for entry for Sept 2008. Applications must be made direct to the University of Strathclyde, see here for details:
http://www.strath.ac.uk/prospectus/applying/postgraduateapplications/