Ecological survey techniques

Secure the future of our natural world’s tomorrow by surveying wildlife today. 

Postgraduate Certificate and short online modules

Our flexible and part-time programme of tutored online courses can build towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques. You can also take modules separately and use the academic credit elsewhere, or simply for professional training in field survey techniques. 

  • Study online while working
  • Tutored in small groups
  • Field techniques for studying vegetation, mammals and reptiles, invertebrates, birds, and fish and amphibians
  • Data Analysis: Statistics for Ecologists and Field Biologists – offered as an intensive 5-week course, or a less intense 10-week course
  • Can help with applying for Chartered Status (see our Chartered Status and Essential Skills guide)

Browse our upcoming modules below, or discover more about the Postgraduate Certificate.


Upcoming courses

Online - flexible • Short courses • Professional development
  • Wed 23 Apr 2025 – 28 May 2025
  • 5 meetings
Online - flexible • Short courses • Professional development
  • Wed 24 Sep 2025 – 29 Oct 2025
  • 5 meetings
Online - flexible • Short courses • Professional development
  • Wed 12 Nov 2025 – 17 Dec 2025
  • 5 meetings
Online - flexible • Professional development
  • Wed 07 Jan 2026 – 11 Feb 2026
  • 5 meetings
Online - flexible • Short courses • Professional development
  • Wed 11 Feb 2026 – 18 Mar 2026
  • 5 meetings
Online - flexible • Short courses • Professional development
  • Wed 11 Feb 2026 – 22 Apr 2026
  • 10 meetings