FdSc British Wildlife Conservation

• Bachelor

  Degree

• English

  Language of instructions

• 2 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• United Kingdom, Cirencester

  Location

The effective conservation of species, ecosystems and natural resources is vital for future sustainable development, and the need for conservation professionals is ever increasing. On this course you will gain the academic knowledge, applied ecological theory and extensive hands-on field experience needed to manage habitats and conserve wildlife. You will complete a 30-day work placement usually during the summer between your first and second year. This will give you essential skills and experience of wildlife and environmental management activities within the sector. There are numerous field visits to conservation sites and organisations. Previous destinations include Knepp Estate, Rhossili Bay, Royal Botanic Garden, Kew and many more. Typical modules study on this course are: Year one • 1134 Field Ecology • 1136 Practical Conservation Skills • 1222 Wildlife Conservation: Principles and Practice • 1257 Species and Environment • 1303 Introducing Environmental Conservation and Heritage • 1305 Wildlife Handling, Protection and Survey Year two • 2134 Supervisory and Mentoring Skills • 2136 Landscape Conservation • 2137 Wildlife Habitat Management • 2138 Amenity, Access and Education • 2302 Conservation Ecology • 2303 Conservation Research Skills Entry requirements • UCAS points: 56 • A Level: CD (minimum one A2 Level pass) • BTEC: MPP • GCSE: English and Mathematics Grade C are required (Grade 4 for new GCSEs) • International Baccalaureate: 24 points.