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.
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
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Foundation degree or HND in relevant subject area
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £4000 | Year 1 |
| England | £4000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4000 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Merrist Wood College
Holly Lane
Worplesdon
Guildford
GU3 3PE
Clearing contact details
HE Admissions Team
0800 488 0378
Additional information
Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 6.30pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 6.30pm Friday 9am - 4pm Additional dates available for telephones calls: Saturday 19th August - 9am - 1pm Sunday 20th August - 9am - 1pm Saturday 26th August - 9am - 1pm Sunday 27th August- 9am - 1pm