Course: BSc Wildlife and Conservation Management (Top Up)

Department: Countryside and Environmental Studies

Type: Degree

Duration: One or two years

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The Programme

This programme enables students to progress from the FdSc qualification to a full BSc Honours Degree in Wildlife and Conservation Management. Knowledge, understanding and skills gained will be developed and applied to explore current and future issues in wildlife and conservation management in greater depth and consider solutions. Graduates from the course will be able to demonstrate key skills required by employers for more senior roles within the sector. 

What You Study

  • Reserve management
  • Landscape conservation
  • Management and business in conservation
  • Conservation biology
  • Dissertation.
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Duration

One year full-time or two-years part-time.

Full-time students will be expected to attend College for approximately 12 hours a week to include lectures, seminars, practicals and tutorials. Where possible these hours are spread across two days to allow time for dissertation project work. This may include some evening teaching. Students are also expected to carry out a significant amount of private study (approximately 25 - 30 hours a week).

Progression

Graduates may further their studies at Masters level on completion of this course.

How You're Assessed

Assessment will include written assignments, case studies, poster presentations and survey and planning reports.

What else to expect

  • Field trips to a range of excellent range of habitats in the local area including wetland and freshwater, woodland, farmland, coast and estuary, moorland.
  • Employer links to various relevant organisations including local Wildlife Trusts, council departments, national organisations, such as the RSPB, and ecological consultancies.
  • Additional facilities include Science Centre, IT suites, an excellent Learning Resources Centre and access to online resources such as Athens.
  • Online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used to enhance and facilitate teaching and independent learning on all courses.
  • Talks from a range of visiting speakers.
  • Experienced staff with both academic and industrial experience.

Would could it lead to?

Conservation careers are available with organisations including wildlife trusts, The Conservation Volunteers and local authorities. Roles are available in reserve management, landscape conservation, countryside management and volunteer management. Graduates may pursue opportunities on conservation projects abroad.

How To Apply

Application for the full-time course is through UCAS using code D446 and selecting campus code R. Application to the part-time programme is through our online application form.

Financial Support

Visit our degree finance page for full details of fees and the financial support available.

Equipment Required

Students will need to buy a College white laboratory coat for lab practicals, waterproof clothing, outdoor footwear including Wellington boots, walking boots. Students may also need to buy a pair of waders and a pair of steel toe-capped safety boots. Recommended items include SPSS statistics software available from the college library, binoculars and a range of key texts.

Policies and Procedures

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Entry Requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have completed a relevant qualification at Level 5. A GCSE grade C or equivalent in English is also required.

Applicants from non-traditional routes will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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