Wildlife and Conservation Management BSc (Hons)
Scotland's Rural College University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Wildlife and Conservation Management BSc (Hons) and other courses in Agriculture, Food and Related Studies at Scotland's Rural College University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Agriculture, Food and Related Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Agriculture, Food and Related Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Agriculture, Food and Related Studies 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 | |
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Median salary | £24500 | £21000 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £16500 - £25000 | £18500 - £29000 |
All Agriculture, Food and Related Studies courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Agriculture, Food and Related Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21571 | £20227 | £23392 |
25-75 percentile range | £19071 - £25357 | £15568 - £26223 | £18000 - £29788 |
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Course Description
Course Summary
The Wildlife and Conservation Management course is aimed at those who care about wildlife and the environment and want to protect it so that everyone may enjoy it. Biodiversity conservation, species and habitat identification, visitor management and land use are all included in a dynamic, hands-on course taught by enthusiastic professionals with direct experience in the land based industries. The course offers flexibility, allowing you to choose modules to suit your particular aspirations, and you’ll put the knowledge you gain to good use though real-life scenarios and case studies. This course attracts students of many different ages, backgrounds, and future aspirations. What they all have in common is an interest in studying this unique mix of biodiversity, conservation ecology and people management topics.
Assessment Methods
This course is assessed in a variety of ways. Students will be assessed using methods such as essays, investigations and case studies, as well as through problem based exercises, presentations and observed or work experience tasks. Individual and collaborative projects are also used to assess students knowledge and skills. The course has been designed so that key transferrable skills are naturally embedded in the curriculum, equipping students with essential skills for the workplace and beyond.
Modules
Year 1: Biodiversity Conservation, Ecology and Ecosystems, Geology and Geomorphology, Rural Land Use, Environmental Awareness, Graded Unit 1, Interpretation and Visitor Management Techniques, Classification and Identification of Organisms, Leadership of Countryside Activities, Planning and Development, Heritage Studies, Biology, Wildlife Management, Information Technology, Animal Care: Wildlife, Wildlife Husbandry and Rehabilitation.
Year 2. Modules include: Ecological Surveying, Data Collection and Handling Methods, Education for Sustainability, Tourism: sustainability and rural communities, Applied Interpretation, Terrestrial Ecology, Habitat Management, Graded Unit 2, Graded Unit 3, Business Management, Conservation Skills, Freshwater Environments, Marine Environments, Personal Development Planning, Soil Management, Work Placement, Geodiversity Conservation, Geographic Information Systems, Forestry: Woodland Conservation, Data Management for Ecological Surveying.
Year 3: Mandatory modules include: Conservation Site Management, Ecological Principles and Applications, Rural Planning and Environmental Assessment, Integrated Catchment Management, Community Project Management, Research Skills and Data Analysis
Students will also select 2 elective modules. To aid this selection a number of pathways linked to potential careers/academic interest areas have been developed:
Conservation Management pathway
Ecology Pathway
Land Management Pathway
Natural Heritage and People Pathway
Year 4: Mandatory modules include: Honours Project or Work Based Research Project, Action for Biodiversity, Wildlife and Resource Management Conflicts, Professional Skills for Conservation
Students will also select 2 elective modules. To aid this selection a number of pathways linked to potential careers/academic interest areas have been developed:
Conservation Management Pathway
Ecology Pathway
Land Management Pathway
Natural Heritage and People Pathway
The Edinburgh campus only consider applications to Year 3 of the course from applicants who have completed a relevant HND (or equivalent) qualification. Aberdeen and Barony campuses offer the course from Year 1.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Wildlife and Conservation Management BSc (Hons) at Scotland's Rural College University
15% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Legal professionals |
5% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Agriculture, Food and Related Studies
All Agriculture, Food and Related Studies courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Qualification requirements
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Costs
Tuition Fees Wildlife and Conservation Management BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
EU | £16000 | year 1 |
International | £16000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company.
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 3
University Rankings
Positions of Scotland's Rural College University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Scotland's Rural College University in related subject specific rankings.
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About Scotland's Rural College University
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is a publicly funded research school focused primarily on the education of agricultural subjects, such as Countryside Management, Animal Nutrition, and Forestry. SRUC offers courses and programmes across six campus locations, including eight fully-functional farmlands for students to get hands-on and practical experience in.
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Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Wildlife and Conservation Management BSc (Hons) | Scotland's Rural College University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16000 | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Wildlife Conservation BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 86% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £15600 | 139 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Ecology and Wildlife Conservation BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 74% | 5% | 8% | £9250 | £18800 | 116 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
Wildlife Conservation BSc (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 65% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £16905 | 114 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | - | - | - | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | - | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time | |
Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Professional Experience BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | - | - | - | £9250 | £27650 | - | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Wildlife Conservation BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 87% | 5% | 0% | £9000 | £18830 | 133 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Animal Science (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | - | - | - | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | - | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time | |
Animal Science (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | - | - | - | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | - | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time | |
Animal Management (Zoo and Wildlife Conservation) with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | - | - | - | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | - | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023