Course summary
What Makes This Course Unique? Exceptional facilities, industry connections and immersive learning environment:
- Salmonid Rearing and Trials Centre – our 76‑tank trials centre allows students to get hands‑on with fish research, gaining first‑hand knowledge of running successful research and an insight into nutrition and the future of fish production
- Aquatic Research and Conservation Centre – purpose‑built facility housing a variety of ornamental and tropical species gives students vital exposure to practical fishkeeping.
- Industry related placements – excellent links with potential placement destinations including public aquariums, coarse and game fisheries, government fishery laboratories and numerous fish farms.
- Contribute to industry research furthering our understanding of fish nutrition.
- Participate in fieldwork comparing and contrasting industry site visits.
- Grading and spawning of fish in both our aquatic centres to further the genetics of our broodstock.
- Research dissertations that address real‑world problems.
- Field‑based assignments that allow you to showcase your skills to employers
- A range of presentation types and written assignments that develop key graduate skills such as communication expertise.
- Working with big Scottish Salmon farms developing better rearing and management techniques.
- Employed in governmental bodies like CEFAS, Environment Agency and IFCA shaping legislation and enforcement.
- Self‑employed or employed with own fisheries.
- Pushing the frontiers of ecological research by working in postgraduate education such as Master’s and Doctoral level degrees.
Modules
LEVEL FOUR Principles in Aquatic Science, Fishery Science, Industrial Experience, Introductory Fishery Management , Salmonid Aquaculture, Academic Skills. LEVEL FIVE Tropical Aquaculture , Fish Health and Nutrition, Marine Fish Farming (optional), Aquarium Design and Husbandry (optional) , Fishery Appraisal, Financial Studies, Statistics and Research Methods , Industrial Development. LEVEL SIX Applied Fishery Science, Developments in Fish Production ,and Processing, Enterprise and Management, Environmental Management, Dissertation, Further Statistics , Professional Industrial Development ,
Assessment method
Assessment at level four and five is primarily by exams and coursework which includes practical portfolios, laboratory reports, case studies and essay style assignments. At level six there is a greater emphasis on group projects and independent research.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
14Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Successful completion of a NQF level 4 (Cert HE or HNC) or NQF level 5 (Dip HE, HND or FdSc) in a relevant subject. Please email [email protected].
International applicants
We welcome applications from international students. For further details on the English language requirements, visa requirements and student life, please see our website https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/international/.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 - 112 points
A level - CCE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
Scottish Advanced Higher - CC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H4, H4, H4, H4
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM
T Level - M
Minimum requirement is 80 UCAS tariff points (dependant on qualifications). Students who successfully complete the FdSc may apply to 'top-up' to the BSc. We welcome applications from people with non-standard or international qualifications.
Additional entry requirements
Other
GCSE Maths and English @ Grade C/4 or above (or level 2 equivalents)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with minimum scores of 5.5 in any of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) www.ielts.org/about-ielts/ielts-for-migration/united-kingdom |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Pass in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/SELT/UKVI |
| PTE Academic | 60 | Minimum score of 60 or higher in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) www.pearsonpte.com/selt-tests/pte-academic-ukvi |
We will also accept the following qualification: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT - minimum score of 33/50 in each of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening (CEFR B2) https://www.languagecert.org/en/uk-visa-exams/study-in-the-uk
Please email [email protected] for details
https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
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
| Channel Islands | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9275 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9275 | Year 1 |
| International | £13000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
www.sparsholt.ac.uk/university-centre/additional-costs/
Students from EU member states can apply for an EU scholarship. Please contact [email protected]
Sponsorship information
University Centre Sparsholt (UCS) will award bursaries of £4,500 to up to four new students each academic year. There is flexibility in how these bursaries can be used, but they are intended to help with the cost of studying in order to make university more affordable. The recipients of the bursaries will continue to receive the same amount for each year of their studies, as long as expectations for attendance and engagement are met. The bursaries are a part of the University Centre's Access and Participation Plan , and therefore priority will be given to students whose backgrounds are traditionally underrepresented among the UCS student body. Further details regarding how to apply will be supplied to all offer holders who have accepted an offer to study with us when they complete their 'Next Steps' registration form in the Summer term.
Provider information
University Centre Sparsholt
Sparsholt
Winchester
SO21 2NF