Interested in roles such as a Biodiversity Officer, Ecological Surveyor, or a Countryside Manager? These are just some of the routes open to you after this course, designed with organisations directly involved in conservation. Graduates have gone on to work at nationally-recognised organisations such as The Wildlife Trust, The National Trust and The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group. Studying both the big picture and the detail will help you become an effective manager of wildlife and the countryside, covering issues from ecosystem services to protected species surveys. This course brings together academic knowledge and research skills to inform sustainable management of wildlife and the countryside. **Course structure** Benefit from a course designed in partnership with Cirencester College, utilising the expertise and resources of both institutions; including use of the Cirencester College Animal Centre with more than 80 species. You will study three core modules and complete a Research Project. You will also choose three elective modules, tailoring your degree to your interests. You will learn through lectures, seminars, projects, visits and demonstrations. Modules are assessed through research projects, field reports, exams, presentations and case studies. You will have the option to undertake research in ecology and land-use in a contrasting environment on the seven to ten day Ecology Field Tour. If you choose this module, there will be a student contribution of up to £1,000, and an institutional contribution of up to £1,000. Previous destinations have included Costa Rica and Namibia. **Industry experience** Your learning will be directed by research-active lecturers and industry experts. The course has been designed with input from employers and industry to maximise your employability prospects after graduation. You will practice key skills for employment in the wildlife and countryside sector such as protected species surveys, report writing, grant applications, legislative requirements and client liaison.

Indicative Modules: - Countryside Management - Animal Ecology - Ecological Consultancy - Game and Deer Management - Forestry and Woodland Management - Farmland Ecology - Ecology Study Tour - Honours Research Project

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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: C1D4

Institution code: R54

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Foundation Degree or HND in cognate subject

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	none of the four elements below 5.5.

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Student satisfaction : 54%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 90%

EU	9250.0	Year 1
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
International	11000.0	Year 1

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