To us at Cornwall College Newquay, there’s nothing more exciting or enigmatic than our oceans.
With so much still undiscovered, our marine habitats are the last of the wild frontiers left to explore.
And with human impact on our underwater world at an all-time high, now is the crucial time to better understand and protect it.
Our oceans need people who feel a shared desire to get involved with the big issues that we’re facing. To use science to challenge the status quo. To promote progressive change in the people around them through education and positive action.
For over 20 years, Cornwall College Newquay has inspired thousands of students to make that all-important difference, using their passion as a guide.
Our inspirational location has its part to play in our student’s success of course. There’s no better place to study marine life and conservation than in Cornwall, a county intricately linked to the seas around it.
Where else will you find such a wide range of aquatic habitats within walking distance of where you study?
There’s wild and rugged headland, sheltered coves, freshwater streams, saltmarsh and sprawling estuaries. You’ll be living with a Marine Conservation Zone in your back yard. Not to mention, the even wider variety of habitats accessible to you just a short drive away.
This unique location has cultivated a vibrant conservation community to match the surroundings, and your passion for the sea will be in good company.
Students can take their pick of what to get involved in, benefiting from our strong ties with likeminded groups, charities and businesses such as Blue Reef Aquarium, Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust, Newquay Marine Group, British Divers Marine Life Rescue and many more.
It’s these collaborations that give our students an edge. Embedding industry-focused, ground-roots conservation work experience into your programme of study is what makes us tick.
With our focus on the applied nature of foundation degrees; employability and real-world relevance is at the heart of everything we do. Think of it as a considerable emphasis on building practical skills and survey experience, underpinned by a strong academic and scientific core.
In short, ours is a marine-focused degree experience unlike any other in the UK.
The urgent need for passionate scientists who can speak for the ocean and its inhabitants has never been more vital than right now.
Course Details - Modules
(Note there is some flexibility in order or modules studied, in addition some module titles and content may change.)
First year modules include: Our Ocean Planet; Skills for Scientific Success; Marine Survey Techniques; Fundamentals of Biology; Diversity of Life
Second year modules include: Marine Vertebrate Biology and Conservation; Marine Invertebrates; Marine Biology in Practice; Husbandry and Conservation of Aquatic Organisms; Advanced marine Survey Techniques; Individual Research Project
Course Details – Assessment Method
Mix of coursework, exam, test and practice
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
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.
Application Codes
Course code:
MABC
Institution code:
C78
Campus Name:
Cornwall College Newquay
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
64 UCAS Tariff points to include at least 48 from A2 level study in scientific subjects
64 UCAS Tariff points to include some science subjects
At least 45 credits at level 3 in a scientific subject area
Must contain some science based subjects
In a scientific subject
Mature applicants with relevant experience but without the stated qualifications will be considered individually and are encouraged to apply
For applicants who require a visa to study in the UK, The Cornwall College Group does not have a visa sponsor licence and therefore unable to accept an application
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
http://www.cornwall.ac.uk
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
71%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
75%
Go onto work and study:
75%
Fees and funding
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
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
International
9950.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9950.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Tregonissey Road, St Austell
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Cornwall
PL25 4DJ
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