15May
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
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Course summary
Are you driven to shape and save the future of our environment and tackle important critical issues? Learn from world-leading experts how to work with nature, not against it, on our forest management course. You will be based at the National School of Forestry at our inspirational Ambleside campus in the heart of the Lake District - the ideal location to explore and practise forest management. Course Overview On this degree, you’ll study the management of woodlands and forests for commercial, recreation, and conservation. Your course will include modules on silviculture, woodland ecology, forest health, and forest management planning. Practical hands-on experience backs up theory and there will be opportunities to study in a wide range of forest environments, from ancient semi-natural woodland to plantations. You’ll be well placed for a career as a professional forest manager both at home and overseas. The degree has a vocational focus and it is expected that as part of your course, you will acquire practical experience in forestry through employment, placements, work experience, and volunteer opportunities. On this course you will...
- Develop skills and knowledge that is attractive to forestry employers.
- Be taught by tutors who have worked as professional foresters and bring their first-hand experience to their teaching.
- Be a part of small class sizes, meaning you’ll get personal tutor guidance and support throughout your studies.
- Experience hands-on forestry frequently, thanks to our practical-focused approach.
- Introduction to Managing Trees, Woods and Forests
- Measuring Trees and Forests
- Silviculture
- Woodland Ecology
- Wood Utilisation and Processing
- Forestry Fundamentals
- Practical Forest Skills
- Geographic Information Systems
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Managing Forest Operations
- Forest Policy and Governance
- Forest Health and Protection
- People & Forests
- Forest Plan
- Dissertation
- Advanced Silviculture
- Business Skills
- Woodland Conservation (Optional)
- Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing (Optional)
- Climate Smart Forestry (Optional)
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- D500
- Institution code:
- C99
- Campus name:
- Ambleside
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits
Scottish Higher - BBCC - ABBB
T Level - P - M
GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £13250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Cumbria
Registered Office
Fusehill Street
Carlisle
CA1 2HH
Course contact details
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0845 606 1144