Course summary
This course was previously offered by Writtle University College prior to the merger with ARU in March 2024. This course will run on the ARU Writtle campus. Studying for a degree with an integrated foundation year will offer you a supportive environment if you have been out of education for a few years or do not have the necessary UCAS points from your recent course of study. The foundation year (Year 0) will precede our standard 3-year degree course programmes and enables preparation for degree study. You'll study a range of modules that cover general academic skills, along with more subject-specific topics. 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. 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 1: Personal and Professional Wellbeing (30 credits) Fundamentals of Biology (30 credits) Environmental Policy (15 credits) Human-Animal Interaction (15 credits) Science Communication (15 credits) Ecology and Evolution (15 credits) Year 2: Research Methods (15 credits) Plant-Animal Interactions (15 credits) Habitat Management (15 credits) Animal Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming (15 credits) Wildlife Conservation Skills (15 credits) Nature and Human Wellbeing (15 credits) Community Engagement (15 credits) Residential Field Trip (15 credits) Year 3: Capstone Project (30 credits) People Management, Training and Support (15 credits) Conservation Planning and Development (15 credits) Applied Issues in Wildlife Conservation (15 credits) Decolonising Conservation (15 credits) Behaviour Change (15 credits) Applied Engagement, Education and Advocacy (15 credits)
Assessment method
Students are assessed in a number of ways, including practical assessments, examinations – both multiple choice and essay questions, presentations – both individually and in small groups, essays and technical reports, assessed seminars, case studies, experimental work and laboratory reports, poster presentations, debates, and your dissertation.
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:
- D595
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Writtle Campus
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/conservation-and-community-engagement
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | 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
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
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