Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Foundation Degree (Hadlow College)

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  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Duration

    2 Years

Focusing on the preservation of fisheries and fish husbandry, this programme develops multi-skilled graduates suitable for a number of positions throughout the industry. You will gain a comprehensive grounding in fisheries management, aquatic ecology and aquaculture. Degree structure Year 1 Water quality. Fisheries management practices. Fish health and biology. Principles of ecology (fisheries management). Cyprinid fish farming. Aquaculture. Work-based learning project.. Year 2 Habitat conservation management. Fisheries management practices. Research skills. Nutritional analysis. Warm water aquaculture. Work-based learning project (2).. Over the two years, each summer term will be spent working in the fisheries industry.

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About this course

48 UCAS points made up from A levels, preferably one in a Science based subject, or a relevant Level 3 vocational qualification. All applicants should also have a GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and Science.

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Subjects

  • Quality
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Project
  • Industry
  • Quality Training
  • Farming
  • Fish Farming
  • Conservation

Course programme


Year 1

  • Water Quality (15 credits)
  • Fishery Management Practice 1 (15 credits)
  • Fish Health and Biology (15 credits)
  • Cyprinid Fish Farming (15 credits)
  • Aquaculture (15 credits)
  • Work Based Learning Project 1 (30 credits)
  • Principles of Ecology (Fisheries Management) (15 credits)


  • Year 2

  • Fishery Management Practices 2 (30 credits)
  • Habitat Conservation and Management 1 (15 credits) (15 credits)
  • Research Skills (15 credits)
  • Nutritional Analysis (15 credits)
  • Warm Water Aquaculture (15 credits)
  • Work Based Learning Project 2 (30 credits)

  • Additional information

    Assessment Examinations, coursework, presentations and work-based assessment Careers Successful students can progress onto the BSc (Hons) Aquaculture and Fisheries Management top-up degree. Alternatively, they may pursue a career in a number of positions throughout the industry. Specialised equipment Good quality warm clothing, in a dark colour. Good quality wet weather clothing, in a dark colour. Chest waders or dry suit. Neoprene Gloves. Wellington boots. Steel toe-capped boots. Digital camera. Unbreakable Thermal flask..

    Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Foundation Degree (Hadlow College)

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