Overview

The Woodland Ecology and Conservation (Hons) programme from University of Cumbria has been designed to prepare you to be a new kind of graduate, one that the world desperately needs to meet the challenges of the 21st century. This course will provide you with the ecological knowledge that underpins modern sustainable forest management. Graduates are able to manage trees, woods and forests to protect biodiversity and optimise the delivery of benefits to human society directly through timber production and space for recreation, but also to apply knowledge of essential ecosystem services; carbon, nutrient and water cycling, flood and erosion control amongst other. Graduates in woodland ecology and conservation are equipped to contribute solutions to the twin environmental challenges of our times: climate change and biodiversity loss.

As an undergraduate in woodland ecology and conservation at the University of Cumbria, you will learn how to sustainably manage trees, woods and forests at our National School of Forestry. Throughout the course, hands-on experience will back up the theory from ancient woodlands through to commercial forests, residential study tours to the upland and lowland habitats. There will also be opportunity to take a one-year work placement in a related profession, bolstering your confidence and putting your knowledge into practice in the real world.

On this course you will

Have easy access to local woodlands giving you the chance to explore different forest types and the ecosystems they support.

Benefit from great opportunities for paid placements and graduate job prospects thanks to our links with organisations like the Royal Forestry Society and Woodland Trust.

Learn from tutors with field experience, who conduct ground-breaking, international research that will inform your studies.

Appreciate the role of global forests in climate change mitigation and the greatest threats to their conservation.

Accreditation

Institute of Chartered Foresters

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managing Trees, Woods and Forests

Measuring Trees and Forests

Silviculture

Woodland Ecology

Biodiversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Ecology Environmental Sciences View 140 other Bachelors in Biodiversity & Conservation in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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 Fee

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International

13575 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13575 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Woodland Ecology and Conservation (Hons).

Available Scholarships

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