6Aug
UndergraduateUniversity Centre Reaseheath has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
We live in a rapidly changing world. If you feel your purpose in life is to safeguard our environment and you have a desire to share your passion with others, we can help you to achieve your goals. With plenty of hands-on practical management of our stunning 330-hectare campus, this course will provide you with all the industry-focused skills and knowledge you need to ensure you can pursue your passion to make a positive difference to our environment. You will access a mosaic of habitats including native woodland, wetlands, grasslands and wildflower meadows hosting endangered species such as otters, great created newts, stoats, earth stars, great burnet and many more. Flexible study routes, including part-time courses, are ideal if you are looking to change your career or return to education. Course Features:
- Research projects and fieldwork
- Enhancing and management of habitats to attract wildlife species
- Industry placement with local authorities, businesses and organisations
- Reserves officer/supervisor
- Conservation officer
- Ecologist
- Science officer
- Nature recovery officer
- Biodiversity project officer
- Woodland delivery officer
- Reserves warden
- Conservation scientist
- Peatland conservation officer
- Environmental consultant
- People and wildlife officer
Modules
Level 4 Ecological Survey & Census Skills Conservation of British Habitats Introduction to Scientific Communication Introduction to the Anthropocene Principles of Environmental Science Evolution and Adaptation Level 5 Modules involve far greater detail and depth of knowledge to reinforce existing knowledge and further enhance key concepts and skills. Research Methods Ecological Restoration Work based learning for the land-based industries (optional) Experiential Learning (optional) Woodland and Wetlands Management Plant and Soil Science Climatology
Assessment method
Assessments are designed to encourage both academic skills and skills valued in the workplace. They include a combination of coursework and timed online assessments. Coursework may take many forms including essays, reports, data processing, presentations, academic posters, seminar discussions, interviews, critical reviews, portfolios of evidence. The timed online assessments vary, depending on the nature of the module, but may take the form of multiple-choice papers, essays, practical assessments, data handling questions and short answer quizzes. The balance of assessment by timed online assessment by coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework is as follows: Year 1 80% coursework 20% timed online assessment Year 2 80% coursework 20% timed online assessment
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- FEC1
- Institution code:
- R14
- Campus name:
- University Centre Reaseheath
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Mature students (aged 21+) will be considered on an individual basis on their prior knowledge and experience. This may be assessed by interview, completion of coursework/essay or other methods. There may be a requirement for a formal qualification to be completed first e.g. Access to HE course.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £13000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £13000 | 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
It is strongly recommended that students have an up-to-date tetanus vaccination record before starting this course.
Reading lists are provided for each module studied and some students chose to purchase key texts.
Students will have the option to undertake overseas study for academic credit in year 2 of the programme, or simply participate for experiential purposes. These may include opportunities to undertake conservation field courses within locations such as Southern Africa, South America and the UK.
The main emphasis placed on these field courses is the development of professional, industry relevant skills and the application of students’ knowledge in a novel, stimulating, yet challenging environment. Costs associated with the field courses range from £500 – £1000 (UK & Europe), and between £2,200 – £2,800 (South America & Southern Africa). Please note that precise pricing of all field courses is subject to change, pending availability and recruitment.
Equipment Costs
Pens
Pencils
Notepad
A laptop that is windows compatible
A scientific calculator (£10-20)
Leaver arch files or equivalent
USB memory stick/hard drive or cloud based digital storage space
Wellies (£20 min)
Protective steel-capped boots (tip: steel capped boots are more comfortable when worn with a pair of thick walking socks) (£20 min)
Protective gardening gloves (£5 min)
A magnifying x10 hand lens (£5)
Waders are recommended but not essential
Plenty of warm, waterproof clothing – layers are the best!
A copy of ‘Maths Skills for Biologists’- available from the FSC online (£3.75)
Prices of equipment are subject to change dependent on retailer.
Provider information
University Centre Reaseheath
Reaseheath
Nantwich
CW5 6DF