Part-Time FdSc SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT

Critically examining the social, environmental and economic factors involved in securing a sustainable future, graduates will gain a solid foundation in the problem solving, interpersonal and leadership skills needed to develop integrated policies for the future. Throughout this programme you will focus on the relative validity of policy options, examine the need for planning through computer based technologies such as Geographic Information Systems, and how this can be applied for positive change within communities.

UCAS Course Code: D447 H FdSc/SLM

Entry Requirements

80 UCAS points: 1 A level at Grade C or above or National Diploma at PPM or equivalent supported by GCSEs.

Additional Experience
Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.

Location
Hadlow

Course Duration
Full time: 2 years, 2-3 days per week.

Course Content

Year 1

• Global issues for sustainable land management
• Crop production
• Livestock production
• Soil science
• An introduction to remote sensing and cartography
• Waste management, recycling and energy
• Work based learning project

Year 2

• Society and community
• Urban and peri-urban sustainability
• Sustainable landscape management
• Ecology and conservation
• Research skills
• Work based learning placement

Assessment Method
Coursework (work based projects, report writing, case studies and presentations) as well as end of unit examinations.

Progression Routes
Successful students can progress onto the BSc (Hons) Sustainable Land Management programme. Alternatively they may gain employment in a wide range of organisations.

Specialist Equipment Needed
Protective clothing and footwear.