University Centre Reaseheath has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Is your ambition to undertake meaningful conservation work to protect our wildlife and our environment for years to come? This course includes a broad range of specialist modules and practical opportunities to gain the essential industry skills and knowledge, with which to effectively conserve species, habitats and biodiversity both in the UK and overseas. Through your studies, you will address a range of topics such as wildlife ecology, conservation biology, evolution and adaptation, ecological survey skills and species identification and principles of ecological restoration. Combined with dedicated practical work, using our campus laboratories, the wider Reaseheath estate and servicing our community conservation work, you will develop a broad range of transferable knowledge, skills and competencies for future application in the conservation science and ecology sectors. Year 2 (Level 5) sees a shift in emphasis to more academic and research-informed study, including themes in population management, ecological restoration, wildlife rehabilitation, and environmental impact and mitigation. A work placement within a relevant field of industry or an international field course is also available to study for academic credit at this level. Course Features: · Surveying techniques · Species identification · Evolutionary biology · Conservation biology and biodiversity · Restoration ecology · Environmental assessment and impact mitigation · Access to a diverse rural green space across the campus · Field course opportunities to South Africa, Costa Rica and South West UK Career Options: · Conservation science research · Ecological/environmental consultancy · Wildlife/conservation management · Conservation charities · Conservation ecotourism · Conservation education
Modules
Year 1 (Level 4) • Conservation Biology and Biodiversity • Ecological Survey and Census Skills • Conservation of British Habitats • Scientific Data Collection & Analysis • Evolution & Adaptation • Wildlife Ecology Year 2 (Level 5) • Research Methods • Principles of Ecological Restoration • Wildlife Health and Rehabilitation*2 • Behavioural Ecology*1 • Technological Advancements in Conservation*1 • Ecological Assessment, Impact Mitigation & Enhancement*2 • Animal Ecophysiology • Experiential Learning*3 • Work Based Learning for the Land Based Industries*3 *Denotes optional modules. The number corresponds to the combination for selection. Year 3 (Level 6) • Applied Issues in Wildlife Conservation • Environmental Sustainability & Natural Resource Management • Dissertation† • Biology & Conservation of Mammals*1 • Biology & Conservation of Birds*1 • Biology & Conservation of Herpetofauna*1 • Conservation Education*2 • Applications of Animal Behaviour for Conservation*2 • Anthrozoology*2
- Denotes optional modules. The number corresponds to the combination for selection.
Assessment method
Assessments are designed to encourage both academic skills and professional skills highly sought after in industry. Assessments include a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework may take many forms including essays, reports, data processing, presentations, academic posters, seminar discussions, interviews, critical reviews, portfolios of evidence The examinations vary, depending on the nature of the module, but may take the form of multiple-choice papers, essays, practical assessments, data handling questions and short answer quizzes. The balance of assessment by examination and assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework is as follows: Year 1 54.5% coursework 45.5% written/practical exams Year 2 85% coursework 15% written/practical exams Year 3 75% coursework 25% written/practical exams
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:
- DC41
- Institution code:
- R14
- Campus name:
- University Centre Reaseheath
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Mature students (aged 21+) will be considered on an individual basis on their prior knowledge and experience. This may be assessed by interview, completion of coursework/essay or other methods. There may be a requirement for a formal qualification to be completed first e.g. Access to HE course.
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Student Outcomes
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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 |
| International | £12000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students will be offered the chance to engage in both domestic and overseas learning opportunities with which to enhance their classroom-based learning experience. Here, students will have the option to undertake overseas study for academic credit in year 2 of the programme, or simply participate for experiential purposes. These may include opportunities to undertake conservation field courses within locations such as South Africa, Central America and the UK.
The main emphasis placed on these field courses is the development of professional, industry relevant skills and the application of students’ knowledge in a novel, stimulating, yet challenging environment. Costs associated with the field courses range from £500 – £1,200 (UK), and between £2,200 – £3,000 (Central America & South Africa). Please note that precise pricing of all field courses is subject to change, pending availability and recruitment.
Equipment costs
· Pens
· Pencils
· Notepad
· A laptop that is windows compatible
· Lever arch files or equivalent
· USB memory stick/hard drive or cloud based digital storage space
· Wellies (£20 min)
· Protective steel-capped boots/walking boots (tip: steel capped boots are more comfortable when worn with a pair of thick walking socks) (£20 min)
· Protective gardening gloves (£5 min)
· A magnifying x10 hand lens (£5)
· Plenty of warm, waterproof clothing – layers are the best!
· A pair of binoculars
Prices of equipment are subject to change dependent on retailer.
Provider information
University Centre Reaseheath
Reaseheath
Nantwich
CW5 6DF