Activate Learning has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This programme will help you to develop knowledge and skills which are essential for working conservationists and ecologists. You will develop expertise through research, surveying and data collection, and will apply knowledge of ecosystems to environmental issues and novel approaches to conserving wildlife. You will be given fieldwork opportunities both on site and in an array of local habitats. PROGRAMME MODULES → Conservation Technologies and Science Communication (30 credits) → Creating Sustainable Futures (30 credits) → Behavioural Ecology (30 credits) → Research Project (30 credits) CAREERS You could work within wildlife conservation and ecology, in areas of wildlife protection, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management. Job roles could include wildlife conservation officer, wildlife biologist, countryside warden/park ranger or gamekeeper. Clearing for Higher Education (HE) courses opens on 5 July at Activate Learning. Contact us on our Clearing hotline 0800 488 0378, or visit our website to arrange a call at a convenient time. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] If you would like further information on Clearing at Activate Learning please visit our website. https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk/news/how-to-be-crystal-clear-when-it-comes-to-clearing/
Modules
Conservation Technologies Environmental Statistics Behavioural Ecology Sustainability Research Project
Assessment method
You will be continually assessed through assignments, project work, oral presentations, poster presentations, seminars, group discussions and a dissertation. There will also be a small number of exams, for which you will be prepared.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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
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
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Wildlife and Conservation Foundation Degree (or suitable equivalent subject) with a minimum Pass profile.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8000* | Year 1 |
| England | £8000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Please note that tuition fees may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Fees are subject to agreement by the Office for Students.
Provider information
Merrist Wood College
Holly Lane
Worplesdon
Guildford
GU3 3PE