Askham Bryan College
Wildlife and Environmental Conservation FdSc
Askham Bryan College

Key Course Facts

Course Description

The Wildlife and Environmental Conservation programme will give students the opportunity to develop skills and enhance knowledge across a range of environmental based industries including wildlife conservation, habitat and Countryside management and ecological consultancy. This two year Foundation degree will cover a range of themes, including wildlife biology; habitat and countryside management; evolution and taxonomy; practical field research; current industry techniques and technologies. All aspects have been tailored to provide successful students with the best skill-set for their chosen industry.

Assessments may include; Course work, Examinations, online assessment, presentations, Viva-voce and practical assessments.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff 48 points A Level C E AS levels may be used to contribute to entry requirements but they are not sufficient for entry on their own. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) PPP Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) M P City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) (first awarded in 2019) PPP City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) (first awarded in 2019) MP Access to HE Diploma D: 0 credits M: 0 credits P: 45 credits Scottish Higher CCD International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme H4 H4 Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) D D

Qualification requirements


Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Wildlife and Environmental Conservation, FdSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Wildlife and Environmental Conservation FdSc

EU £9000 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About Askham Bryan College

Askham Bryan College is a further education institution specialising in agricultural and animal management, with its main site located to the Southwest of the historically rich English city of York. The main York campus is situated in scenic countryside, roughly 40 minutes away from the city centre via York’s bus service. Students at Askham Bryan work on a range of subjects related to farm work, equine sciences, and veterinary nursing, among many others.

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Where is this programme taught

Askham Bryan York Campus
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