BSc (Hons) Conservation and Environment with ...

BSc (Hons) Conservation and Environment with ...

UCAS Code

• Business Management - D4NG
• Event Management - D4N8
• Tree Management - D4D5

Duration&Mode
3 years FT or 4 years FT with industrial placement

Typical Offer:
UCAS Tariff Points
180 tariff points to include at least 80 tariff points from 6-unit (GCE A-Level/VCE A-Level) and/or 12-unit awards (VCE A-Level). A maximum of 20 tariff points will be counted from Key Skills

BTEC National Diploma
MPP

OCR National Extended Diploma (18 Units)
P2

Irish Leaving Certificate
CCCC

Scottish Highers
190-240 points

International Baccalaureate
24 points

Course Aims The importance of conservation and the environment is increasingly being recognised by many land based employers. This vocational course will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills in the practices required to play a full and rewarding part in the management and conservation of our natural heritage. Native species and local habitats are coming under increasing pressure as a result of human activity; this course will provide you with an understanding of the countryside and the pressure that our flora and fauna are facing. You will be introduced to concepts of biodiversity which will provide you with the skills to manage the environment in a sustainable way.

Course Content Conservation features include:

• Practical application of theory in the effective management of a broad range of landscapes and ecosystems;
• Flora and fauna surveying to national monitoring guidelines;
• Strategies to address the threat of climate change on biodiversity will be considered along with dynamic approaches to ecological management;
• There is a focus on habitat management, protection and restoration, and students will be able to appreciate issues in respect of the design and implementation of habitat management practices.

The strong vocational nature of this course is supported by the College's 220 hectare estate which provides a diverse range of habitats which include dedicated conservation areas such as wetland areas, chalk grassland, woodland and coppice. In addition to specific conservation areas the college farm provides an important teaching resource which enables our students to balance the complexities of modern farming practices with farm conservation initiatives and their relevance to wildlife and landscape conservation.

Minors:

Business Management The 'with Business Management' minor has been developed in response to a national shortage of business / management skills across all sectors, as highlighted by the government and also, crucially, by employers. A graduate in any area, who is also equipped with business / management skills relevant to their sector, will be in an excellent position to pursue a long and successful career.

The 'with Buisness Management' minor is made up of three components: Essential Business, Management Concepts and Practice and Applied Business.

Event Management This series of modules has been developed in response to the growth of event management as a subject in its own right, within the business discipline of operations management. There are an increasing number of companies who specialise in the planning and execution of events, while other organizations have teams who organize regular events to supplement the organization's revenues, as well as for promotional reasons. These events can vary in size, including local, regional, national and international events, the most prominent of which will be the 2012 Olympics in London. Events also vary tremendously in type, including business conferences and corporate events, sporting events, festivals, cultural and artistic events, celebrations, conventions and seasonal events.

Specialised modules for this Event Management Strand include; History, Development and Principles of Event Management, Planning and Running an Event, Types of Events and Contemporary Issues Within the Events Industry.

Tree Management The Minor aims to produce Graduates who:

• Can demonstrate an overall perspective of the Arboriculture industries and related fields in respect of their technologies and applied techniques.
• Will develop a good knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles of horticulture and arboriculture, including an understanding of advanced aspect(s) of tree biology, ecology and the management of silvicultural resources generally.

Study Tours and Field Visits Extensive farmed landscape within the College grounds, together with a variety of protected areas in the surrounding countryside, form important training facilities in the delivery of this course.

To further underpin the student experience a week long Study Tour takes place during the first year. Study tours will enable the development of practical conservation skills, interpersonal and team working skills, communication skills and self management. Importantly both the Study Tour and Field Visits underpin academic work undertaken in the classroom and provide an opportunity to gain real experience in the field.

Career Prospects The breadth and flexibility of this course means our students go on to find jobs in a very wide range of areas. Past graduates have found employment in local authorities, wildlife trusts, countryside management as well as in educational, interpretative and consultancy positions.

Areas of Study Areas of study include:

• Biodiversity and Conservation;
• Wildlife Identification and Classification;
• Landscapes & Ecosystems;
• Principles of Habitat Management;
• Biological Processes;
• Principles of Habitat Management;