Do you care about our environment? If so, this course is for you.  Through studying for the Foundation Degree in Environmental Conservation, you will develop the scientific knowledge, practical and management skills suitable for a wide range of jobs within conservation and environmental research. This degree takes a ‘big picture’ approach, looking at the environment as a whole and how it can be managed as well as specialising in specific subjects such as habitat management, climatology, surveying of plants and animals and environmental science. Modules have practical elements- both in the field and lab-based as well as theoretical elements.  If we can conserve a habitat, we conserve everything living within it – including us.  Environmental and conservation concerns such as pollution, climate change, and biodiversity are becoming ever more significant in the 21st century.  Preservation of the natural world is vital, and graduates with the knowledge, skills, and drive essential to achieving this aim will be better prepared to develop a career in this fast-moving sector.  The qualification achieved through this foundation degree opens up a range of opportunities and routes to work for organisations in the environmental conservation sector, including work overseas. Employment opportunities include: Reserves officer/supervisor, conservation officer, ecologist, science officer, nature recovery officer, biodiversity project officer, woodland delivery officer, reserves warden, conservation scientist, peatland conservation officer, reserves officer, environmental consultant and people and wildlife officer.  Following successful completion of this course, you may study an additional top-up year in BSc (Hons) Environmental Conservation. 

Level 4 Ecological Survey & Census Skills Conservation of British Habitats Scientific Data Collection & Analysis Introduction to the Anthropocene Principles of Environmental Science Evolution and Adaptation Level 5 Research Methods Ecological Restoration Work based learning for the land-based industries (optional) Experiential Learning (optional) Woodland and Wetlands Management Plant and Soil Science Climatology

Assessments are designed to encourage both academic skills and skills valued in the workplace. They include a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework may take many forms including: essays, reports, data processing, presentations, academic posters, seminar discussions, interviews, critical reviews, portfolios of evidence and practical competency assessments. The examinations vary, depending on the nature of the module, but may take the form of multiple-choice papers, essays, practical assessments, data handling questions, short answer quizzes, and in class examinations. The balance of assessment by examination and assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework is as follows: Year 1 80% coursework 20% written exams Year 2 80% coursework 20% written exams

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: FEC1

Institution code: R14

Campus Name: University Centre Reaseheath

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Mature students (aged 21+) will be considered on an individual basis on their prior knowledge and experience. This may be assessed by interview, completion of coursework/essay or other methods. There may be a requirement for a formal qualification to be completed first e.g. Access to HE course.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://ucreaseheath.ac.uk/courses/countryside/foundation-degree-in-environmental-science-for-conservation/#entry-requirements

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England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	12000.0	Year 1

Students will need to purchase their own waterproofs, warm clothing, steel toe-capped boots, a x10 magnification hand lens and good quality wellington boots for practicals. It is also strongly recommended that students have an up-to-date tetanus vaccination record before starting this course. Reading lists are provided for each module studied and some students chose to purchase key texts. Students will be offered the chance to engage in both domestic and overseas learning opportunities with which to enhance their classroom-based learning experience. Students will have the option to undertake overseas study for academic credit in year 2 of the programme, or simply participate for experiential purposes. These may include opportunities to undertake conservation field courses within locations such as Southern Africa, South America and the UK. The main emphasis placed on these field courses is the development of professional, industry relevant skills and the application of students’ knowledge in a novel, stimulating, yet challenging environment. Costs associated with the field courses range from £500 – £1000 (UK & Europe), and between £2,200 – £2,800 (South America & Southern Africa). Please note that precise pricing of all field courses is subject to change, pending availability and recruitment.

Reaseheath
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