30Nov
UndergraduateCourse summary
A focus on the key aspect of species conservation, within a captive setting, promoting natural environments and behaviours to support conservation efforts. There is an emphasis on project work that concentrates on specific areas of individual interest. The college has developed a range of industry related resources to support the delivery of this foundation degree by a team of well-qualified staff. This programme offers students the opportunity to develop skills and enhance knowledge across a range of animal based industries including collections management, and wildlife conservation. Making use of the on campus facilities, University Centre Askham Bryan has access to its own licensed and BIAZA accredited wildlife park, Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park. With this resource on site, students have access to a fully working collection, accessing the resources can have the ability to get involved with the park during your study. This programme requires students to undertake 300 hours of work placement, 150 of which will be undertaken in the colleges licenced and BIAZA accredited wildlife and conservation park in the first year.
Modules
Year 1 (Level 4) Core Modules include: • Academic Writing and Research • Animal Anatomy and Physiology, • Practical Animal Health and Husbandry • Human - Zoo Animal Interactions • Interpretive Enclosure Design Optional Modules, choose 1 • Zoo Ethics • Exotic Animal Behaviour Year 2 (Level 5) Core Modules include: • Independent Research Project • Collections Management • Collections Husbandry • Introduction to Conservation Genetics Optional Modules, choose 2: • Incubation and Rearing • Management of Habitats and Protected Areas • Conservation Education • Principles of Animal Training
Assessment method
Assessments may include; Course work, TCA's, online assessment, presentations, Viva-voce and practical assessments.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- D328
- Institution code:
- A70
- Campus name:
- Main Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International applications are accepted on this course.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Applicants should have achieved 48 UCAS points plus 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted in lieu of GCSEs.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
You may be required to attend an interview in person or online
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 | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
| International | £14000 | 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
Please note that the fee status of each applicant will be assessed prior to any offer being made (Home Fee or Overseas/International Fee). Where required further information may be requested to ensure the correct fee status is allocated. For further information about on studying in the UK and fee status, please visit UKCISA.
Provider information
University Centre Askham Bryan
Askham Bryan
York
YO23 3FR