Course summary
We are pleased to confirm that Writtle University College and ARU (Anglia Ruskin University) have joined together as of 29 February 2024. Writtle’s full range of Higher and Further Education courses will continue to be delivered on site at the new ARU Writtle campus, enhanced by resources available at nearby ARU Chelmsford If you are starting your course in September 2024, your degree will be awarded by ARU. Find out more about ARU, including our recent Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, at www.aru.ac.uk New for September 2023, the BSc (Hons) Conservation and Community Engagement equips students with the knowledge and skills to collaborate with local communities and develop successful projects anywhere in the world. This four year programme incorporates a science based foundation year, Year 0, preceding Year 1, enabling progression onto the degree programme in your second year of study. The programme combines theory and practical skills from both the environmental and social sciences. Students will learn to develop and engage viable conservation work, and at the same time learn key skills in science communication and human behaviour change. Designed to meet the diverse needs of the evolving landscape, the course encourages practical application of acquired knowledge. Students will gain a systematic understanding of biodiversity and conservation science, develop their knowledge of a range of conservation issues, both locally and internationally, and develop practical skills in habitat and wildlife evaluation and management. Students will also develop skills to support education, communication and behaviour change.
Modules
Year 0 Foundation Year (Science) Year 1 (as entry onto BSc (Hons) programme) Professional skills for the animal industry (30) Animal biology (30) Environmental ethics and policy (30) Science communication (15) Ecology and evolution (15) Year 2 Research methods (15) Animal health and welfare (15) Behaviour (15) Conservation skills (15) Habitat management (15) Community engagement (15) Nature and human well-being (15) Residential Field Trip (15) (TBC) Year 3 Capstone project (30) Applied health management (15) Applied issues in wildlife conservation (15) Behaviour change (15) Conservation planning and development (15) Applied engagement, education and advocacy (15) Systems management (15)
How to apply
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:
- DF59
- Institution code:
- W85
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
Applications from international students are welcomed. Entry requirements will be matched against qualifications as relevant.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
International | £14000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
ARU Writtle (formally Writtle University College)
Writtle
CM1 3RR