Working With Nature... For Nature This course gives you the unique opportunity to study and research both terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Our specialist environment and equipment here at Reaseheath will enable you to develop cutting-edge knowledge and skills in microbiology, limnology, marine ecology, environmental resource management and sustainable leadership. You will also have the exciting opportunity to do research of your choice, including the chance to design, set up and run your own series of experiments within the discipline of environmental conservation. You will develop the scientific knowledge, practical and management skills suitable for a wide range of jobs within conservation and environmental research. Modules have practical elements- both in the field and lab-based as well as theoretical elements. 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 honours degree top-up opens up a range of opportunities and routes to work for a whole host of organisations in the environmental conservation sector, including work overseas. Employment opportunities include: Reserves supervisor, conservation supervisor, senior ecologist, science officer, nature recovery supervisor, biodiversity project manager, woodland delivery manager, reserves warden, conservation scientist, peatland conservation project manager, reserves officer, environmental consultant, and people and wildlife officer/manager. Following successful completion of this course, you may go on to study at Master’s or PhD level, exploring and researching conservation issues at a higher level.

Level 6 Dissertation (equivalent to two modules) Marine Ecology and Limnology Micro Ecosystem Ecology Environmental Resource Management Leadership and Management for Sustainability

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% Examinations

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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: BEC1

Institution code: R14

Campus Name: University Centre Reaseheath

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Pass in a HND or Foundation Degree in an Environmental subject

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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.

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