Course summary
This course will help you to become skilled at conserving the wildlife with which we share the planet and the habitats they live in. You’ll study why animals behave as they do, the habitats in which they live, and how humans can impact upon these for better or worse. This foundation degree takes a more vocational approach to learning than the BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation degree, with an increased emphasis on development and learning through practical experiences. Successful completion of the FdSc Wildlife Conservation course to a satisfactory level allows progression on to the final year of the BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation or BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation courses. This means you have the potential to gain a full BSc honours degree in three years.
Modules
Year One
- Introduction to Animal Ecology
- Conservation Organisations and Wildlife Issues
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Principles of Ecology
- Ecological Census Techniques
- Practical Conservation Skills
- Applied Habitat Management
- Conservation Work Experience
- Experimental Design and Analysis
- Wildlife Field Techniques and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Wildlife Population Biology
- Law and Policy
Assessment method
Year 1 Coursework (67%), written exam (33%) Final Year Coursework (67%), written exam (33%)
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:
- D450
- Institution code:
- N91
- Campus name:
- Brackenhurst Campus
- Campus code:
- 3
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level
We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £15600 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ