Overview

Practical hands-on experience backs up theory and there will be opportunities to study in a wide range of forest environments, from ancient semi-natural woodland to plantations.

Within the Forest Management (Hons) programme from University of Cumbria you’ll be well placed for a career as a professional forest manager both at home and overseas. The degree has a vocational focus and it is expected that as part of your course, you will acquire practical experience in forestry through employment, placements, work experience, and volunteer opportunities.

On this course you will...

Develop skills and knowledge that is attractive to forestry employers.

Be taught by tutors who have worked as professional foresters and bring their first-hand experience to their teaching.

Be a part of small class sizes, meaning you’ll get personal tutor guidance and support throughout your studies.

Experience hands-on forestry frequently, thanks to our practical-focused approach.

Accreditation

Institute of Chartered Foresters

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managing Trees, Woods and Forests

Measuring Trees and Forests

Silviculture

Woodland Ecology

Wood Utilisation and Processing

Forestry Fundamentals

Practical Forest Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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72

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IELTS

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ambleside, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Environmental Management Forestry View 8 other Bachelors in Forestry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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72

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points

GCSEs: Maths at C/4 or above

A-levels: BBD - BBB

T-levels: P (C+) – M All subjects are accepted for entry to this course

Access to HE: 30 credits at Distinction, 6 at Merit and 9 at Pass

CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: B

OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM – DDM

Scottish Highers: BBBC-AABB

Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – A2, B1x3

Alternative routes: If you don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14900 GBP / year

≈ 14900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

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