Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Management (with placement) (Hons) Harper Adams University

Overview

The Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Management (with placement) (Hons) programme of Harper Adams University provides comprehensive training in modern wildlife management techniques. You will develop a coherent understanding of the scientific methodology behind effective management techniques for our wild flora and fauna, and gain hands-on experience in the techniques of collecting, analysing and interpreting data for the conservation of our wildlife and natural resources.

Areas studied include Wildlife Conservation. The Natural Environment and Climate Change, Wildlife Identification, Adaptive Biology, Ecology, Principles of Animal Behaviour and Welfare and more.

Careers

The breadth and flexibility of this industry accredited course means our students go on to careers in a wide range of areas.

Graduates can expect to find employment in a diversity of sectors revolving around the sustainable land use and management. A range of organisations including local government, large corporations, developers and NGOs such as Wildlife Trusts employ staff with expertise in survey, management and assessment of wildlife populations.

Projects, large and small, require work to mitigate impacts, particularly where protected species and habitats of conservation value are present. An understanding of animal behaviour and welfare, population ecology, field skills, conservation science and underpinning environmental legislation will open up opportunities for graduates from this course. Placements have seen students working with ecological, and planning consultants, the National Trust, and AONB advisors working with farmers to enhance wildlife habitat. Graduates can also expect to find employment within the more traditional countryside management sector in warden and management roles with a focus on ecological management of land and wildlife.