Harper Adams University
Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Management (top-up) BSc (Hons)
Harper Adams University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 305 graduates of Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Management (top-up) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Agriculture at Harper Adams University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Agriculture.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Agriculture

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Agriculture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26500 £24500 £30500
25-75 percentile range £23500 - £30000 £20000 - £29500 £21500 - £37500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Agriculture

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23872 £19884 £22867
25-75 percentile range £20487 - £27274 £14892 - £25751 £17151 - £30379

Course Description

This course is ideal for students with an appropriate foundation degree or HND to top-up to a full degree in Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Management.

Learn about the countryside... in the countryside: It makes sense, really – if you are passionate about learning to manage and help shape the future of the countryside and the wider environment, you want to be right in the middle of it. Based in rural Shropshire, we are fortunate to be surrounded by countryside and environmental resources, ideal both for your studies and leisure time. There are the North Shropshire meres and bogs, the Long Mynd, Aqualate Mere, Offa’s Dyke National Trail and the world famous geological site of Wenlock Edge. Not to mention the Stiperstones, Shropshire Hills, local nature reserves, the Wrekin, Wildlife Trust sites and a host of National Trust and English Heritage properties and parks. We are within easy reach of the Welsh Mountains, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire Moorlands and the Peak District.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Management (top-up) BSc (Hons) at Harper Adams University

18% Elementary occupations
14% Business and public service associate professionals
12% Caring personal services
11% Process, plant and machine operatives
9% Process, plant and machine operatives
7% Media Professionals
4% Teaching Professionals
3% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
3% Welfare Professionals
3% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Assessment of student learning is conducted using a variety of methods. Each course module is assessed by a combination of coursework and an end of year exam. A part of the assessment process, student feedback forms an important element in the learning process. All students receive verbal and written feedback on their coursework and exam scripts. ****Example of assessment methods include:**** **◾Time constrained exams** **◾Flora and fauna Identification test ** **◾Management plans** **◾Essays / case studies** **◾Field reports** **◾Practical examinations** **◾Poster presentations**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Agriculture

Top up applications can only be considered if the FdSc Degree was taken in the UK and meets our placement requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Management (top-up), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Management (top-up) BSc (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 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, 2025

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)

University Rankings

Positions of Harper Adams University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 8 university rankings of Harper Adams University

About Harper Adams University

Harper Adams University (HAUC) was founded in 1901 and is located in the outer area of Edgmond, England. Students at HAUC have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and what is known as the Invention Hub - a place where students can bring their ideas to life. With a Work Experience placement being a component of every course at this university, Harper Adams applicants can expect to gain practical, hands-on knowledge to accompany their classroom learning.

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Student composition of Harper Adams University

undergraduates:
2805
postgraduates:
280
Total:
3085
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