What will I learn?
You will develop the expertise to understand and evaluate the current and emerging science in global planetary change, natural resource management, ecosystem services, wildlife conservation and sustainability, all embedded within the theme of applied ecological science.
You will develop the skills to analyse and monitor diverse ecosystems in the field and design and effectively implement management plans for wildlife conservation. You will also develop skills for employment as well as numerical, digital, qualitative and quantitative techniques to understand the planetary changes and contribute positively to conservation and sustainability.
Our strong links with external experts, research groups and landowners mean you will enjoy access to a wide range of interdisciplinary expertise and appropriate field sites as well as University Centre Sparsholt’s own excellent resources. You will gain practical experience and contacts with a variety of organisations through visits, guest speakers and work placements to build networks for future employment.
How will I be assessed?
Final and in-session assessments feature in this programme, allowing you to develop research and study skills as well as technical and expert knowledge. Assessments include completion of a research dissertation, written assignments,presentations, project reports, practical based and online portfolios and examinations.
Where can I go from here?
The transferable skills and deep subject knowledge, along with the industry links and networks you can build with us can enable you to progress within a wide variety of careers that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources.
Sparsholt graduates now hold positions in wildlife conservation and consultancy, with government bodies such as Natural England and with NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations) such as the RSPB.
You can progress onto postgraduate study, gain employment with conservation organisations or use your skills to run your own business.
Modules Covered
Level Four
- Global Ecosystems
- Science Foundations
- Industrial Experience
- Habitat and Species Identification
- Introductory Ecology
- Academic Skills
Level Five
- Conservation Legislation and Policy
- Statistics and Research Methods
- Conservation Land Management
- Applied Ecology
- Field Ecology Techniques
- Industrial Development
Level Six
- Dissertation
- Landscape Ecology and Geographic Information Systems
- Sustainable Resource Management
- Project and Site Management
- Global Biodiversity
- Professional Industrial Development
- Further Statistics
Additional Costs
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Entry Requirements
- A Level Three A Level passes, including two at grade C or above one of which should be in a science
- BTEC Ext. Diploma DMM in a relevant subject
- City & Guilds Advanced Technical Ext. Diploma (1080) DMM in a relevant subject
- BTEC National Diploma N/A
- City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) N/A
- Tlevels Pass in a relevant subject
- Access to HE A satisfactory pass in a relevant Access course with 96 tariff points including a minimum of 15 credits at merit in science based units
- International Baccalaureate 24 points with HL Science at 4
- Plus GCSEs in maths and English at grade C/4 or above or Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English.
