Course Overview

Graduates can expect employment in diverse sectors around sustainable land use and management. A range of organisations, including local government, large corporations, developers and NGOs such as Wildlife Trusts, employ staff with expertise in surveying, managing and assessing wildlife populations.

Projects, large and small, require work to mitigate impacts, mainly where protected species and habitats of conservation value are present. Understanding animal behaviour and welfare, population ecology, field skills, conservation science and underpinning environmental legislation will open up opportunities for graduates from this course. Placements have seen students working with ecological and planning consultants, the National Trust, and AONB advisors working with farmers to enhance wildlife habitat. Graduates can also expect employment within the more traditional countryside management sector in warden and management roles focusing on land and wildlife ecological management.

You will develop a coherent understanding of the scientific methodology behind effective management techniques for our wild flora and fauna and gain hands-on experience in collecting, analysing and interpreting data for conserving our wildlife and natural resources.

Areas studied include Wildlife Conservation. The Natural Environment and Climate Change, Wildlife Identification, Adaptive Biology, Ecology, Principles of Animal Behaviour and Welfare

General Eligibility

• Offers tend to be in the region of 88 - 104 UCAS points (from A2 exams only)

• Students should typically be studying three subjects at the A2 level to be considered.

• An understanding of a Science based subject, whether through a taught qualification, beyond GCSE level, or independent learning, would be preferable. Evidence of independent learning should be included within your statement.

• 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Maths and a Science

• BTEC Level 2 in Science at grade M will be accepted as an alternative to GCSE Science in grade C/4

• Applicants can expect to receive offers including specific grades in specific subjects (for example, a B or C at A level or an M or D for BTEC modules)

• Essential Skills (and other level 2 variants) and First Certificates/Diplomas are not accepted in place of GCSE passes.

• Interviews will take place on an ad-hoc basis should the Course Manager wish to discuss any aspect of your application and for all potentially suitable applicants who require visa sponsorship.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic *

  6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in any component)