Course summary
WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?
- Gain the skills the industry needs – both academic and practical – through work-related learning
- Expert lecturers with local and national links sharing vital industry contacts
- Choose to progress onto a BSc Top-up course to continue your studies after successful completion
Course details
Modules
YEAR 1 • Global Ecosystems • Fundamentals in Science • Conservation Work Practice • Habitat and Species Identification • Academic Skills • Introductory Ecology YEAR 2 • Countryside Law and Policies • Applied Industrial Research • Conservation Land Management • Applied Ecology • Field Ecology Techniques • Conservation Site Management
Assessment method
Both formative assessments, allowing you to develop research and study skills as well as technical and expert knowledge and summative assessment feature in this programme. Summative assessments include written assignments, presentations, project and lab reports, practical based and online portfolios and open and closed examinations.
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
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:
- C18M
- Institution code:
- S34
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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
Plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | CEFR Level B2. Overall score of 6.0 with minimum scores of 5.5 in each Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing https://www.ielts.org/ |
PTE Academic | 60 | CEFR Level B2. Overall score of 60, with minimum scores of 59 in each of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing https://www.pearsonpte.com/ |
We will also accept the following qualifications from International Students: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT @ B2 with minimum scores of 33/50 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (https://www.languagecert.org/) Trinity Secure English Language Tests @ B2 with Pass Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing (https://www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/SELT/UKVI)
Please email [email protected] for details
https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
Unistats information
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £9800 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9800 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Sparsholt offers a College Bursary of up to £750 per annum to all eligible students and an Aim Higher Bursary to £1200 to all students progressing from a Sparsholt Level 3 course to a FdSc or BSc. Degree students can also apply for a grant to help cover non-travel costs associated with dissertations/ research projects, and subscriptions. For further details please see our website https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/university-centre/fees-and-funding/.
Provider information
University Centre Sparsholt
Sparsholt
Winchester
SO21 2NF