11May
UndergraduateCourse summary
- Highly vocational course
- Learn with leading industry specialists
- Stunning rural campus
- Theory to practice learning experience
- Extensive campus grounds including meadows and woodland, ideal for practical surveys.
- Wide range of protected species surveys carried out locally – including dormouse, reptile, amphibians, red squirrels, and bats
- Work experience modules enable students to carry out survey work that may contribute to gaining Protected Species Licences
- Opportunity to observe the work of Conservation Detection Dogs in practice
- Wide range of practical habitat management opportunities locally available – sand dune, woodland, hay meadow, upland, wetland, mountain, fresh water, brackish and marine environments
- You will work with industry experts to develop the specialist skills required by ecologists to conserve protected species of animals and habitats
- You will discover the key ecological concepts, processes and principles needed to manage the natural environment
Modules
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) MODULES Professional and Academic Development (Core): This module will equip you with a range of skills and attributes in preparation to work in your chosen sector whilst following professional codes of practice. Professional Practice 1 (Core): Apply and integrate professional skills, knowledge and behaviours gained from the programme into a real-life workplace setting. Field Skills and Identification (Core): An introduction to the identification of a range of plants and animals in the field. You will learn about the anatomy of organisms and learn how to relate these anatomical features to identification keys. Introduction to Ecology (Core): The relationship between organisms and the environment around them. Key ecological definitions will be explained, and you will understand the variety of complex biotic and abiotic interactions that influence the abundance and distribution of organisms. Environmental Ethics (Core): An introduction to a range of socio-economic, farming and leisure activities that cause damage to the natural world. You will become familiar with the impact these activities have on human well-being, animal welfare and the environment. Introduction to Evolution (Core): The history of evolution, from the beginning of life on earth, through extinction events, to the rise of mammals and evidence of current evolutionary trends. YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) MODULES Professional Practice 2 (Core): Build upon the professional skills, knowledge and behaviours gained from the programme and previous professional practice module at level 4. Deeper reflection will be undertaken through the Professional Behavioural Evaluation Assessment. Survey Skills for Conservation (Core): Develop your identification skills by engaging with practical ecological surveys in the field and online database searches. Environmental Policy and Law (Core): An introduction to the national and international environmental legislation and policy frameworks, summarising their purpose and giving examples of how they impact the work of practising ecologists and/or environmental managers. You will also be introduced to the work of both statutory and non-governmental conservation organisations, and their role in supporting legislation and carrying out practical work. Conservation Management (Core): Recognise a variety of habitats and understand their need for management due to damaging anthropogenic activities and, or changes over time. You will become familiar with a range of techniques used to create, maintain, enhance, and restore the conservation value of a variety of habitats. Climate change and Conservation (Core): The natural and anthropogenic changes in the climate and the science of current climate change. Consultancy and Professional Development (Core): An introduction to the work of an ecological consultant and their role in the development and the planning system. You will be introduced to the process of gaining planning permission, from the initial commissioning of work, through to long-term monitoring. You will investigate the role of the consultant in planning approval, mitigation design, development licence application, and acting as Clerk of Works during development. The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment method
This programme includes a variety of learning and teaching methods in the class, practical settings and sessions delivered within the workplace. These include: Lectures Workshops Exciting and inspirational guest speakers A range of online activities using our bespoke virtual learning environment Industry placements Practical sessions on our rural campus Educational visits A broad range of assessments including practicals, reports and podcasts Access to Wrexham facilities Outstanding student support Individual personal tutors Teaching and learning Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
How to apply
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
- Course code:
- FPWM
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Northop
- Campus code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://glyndwr.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-courses/practical-wildlife-management/#panel3
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW