Woodland Ecology and Conservation (with Integrated Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University of Cumbria
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Course Overview
Climate change and biodiversity loss are the twin challenges of our time, choose woodland ecology and conservation to gain the expertise to enable you to become part of the solution.
Delivered by research active academics, some of whom have recent woodland management experience; the course includes lectures, laboratory practicals, computer sessions and fieldwork in the ancient semi-natural woodlands and commercial forest plantations around our beautiful Ambleside Campus, in the heart of the Lake District National Park. You will be inspired by passionate lecturers telling you about their own research findings, and by fieldtrips where staff discuss the ecologically evidence based decisions they made.
The National School of Forestry has been producing future foresters and woodland ecologists for fifty years. A professional body, the Institute of Chartered Foresters, accredits this course, and the Woodland Trust awards the prize for best graduate. Some recent students have benefitted from our exchange programme with Humboldt State University, studying among the redwoods of California.
Why Choose University of Cumbria
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This is the only Woodland Ecology and Conservation course in the UK, possibly the world.
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Woodland Ecology and Conservation with and without placement received 100% Overall Satisfaction in the 2019 NSS as part of a suite of forestry and conservation courses..
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Full employment of 2019 Woodland Ecology and Conservation with and without placement graduates in the woodland ecology and forest industry sector.
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Recent graduates have included National Park Wildlife Rangers, Planning Foresters with Forest and Land Scotland, Woodland Management Consultants and Assistant Forest Managers with Tillhill Forestry.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 21 graduates of Woodland Ecology and Conservation (with Integrated Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at University of Cumbria for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Ecology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Woodland Ecology and Conservation (with Integrated Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at University of Cumbria
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Woodland Ecology and Conservation (with Integrated Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) 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 | £23000 | £17000 | £20000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17000 - £25000 | £14000 - £22500 | £15000 - £26500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Ecology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £19614 | £18923 | £22460 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17012 - £23530 | £13806 - £23679 | £17040 - £27718 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Woodland Ecology and Conservation (with Integrated Foundation Year), BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Modules
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
Job in line with future plans
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Woodland Ecology and Conservation (with Integrated Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at University of Cumbria
| 25% | Elementary occupations |
| 25% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 5% | Animal care and control services |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. Potential to succeed can be measured in a number of ways including academic qualifications and skills obtained outside academic study such as work experience. You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table. Please check selection criteria for any additional entry requirements.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
60 credits, 45 graded
If you are over 21 and returning to study after being in relevant employment for a minimum of 3 years and do not meet the published entry requirements for Year 1 of our degree courses, please do not assume you are not qualified to join us. Our experienced Admissions and Academic staff will review your prior qualifications and professional experience to support your application. The Integrated Foundation Year programmes support your return to education and are specifically designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree but may not have all the necessary qualifications, skills or experience to join the degree in Year 1. Contact our Course Enquiries Team for more information.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Cumbria in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Cumbria in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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About University of Cumbria
The University of Cumbria is an institution whose stated aims are to develop the region’s talent and capabilities, and also to attract new talent into the region. The university operates out of 7 distinct campuses, two of which are situated within World Heritage sites and is the only university in the UK to be set in a national park. Each distinct campus has something unique to offer prospective students.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%