Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Integrated Foundation Year and Sandwich Placement University of Cumbria

Overview

Delivered from the heart of the English Lake District, we are the only UK University campus in a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Park. The programme meets rigorous professional and educational standards to provide you with a unique and exciting university experience, supported by research active lecturers working in the UK and internationally. Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Integrated Foundation Year and Sandwich Placement degree is offered at University of Cumbria.

We have great facilities to support your hands-on learning, such as dedicated laboratory space, a university-owned woodland, powerboats to explore lake environments and established connections with local partners. Not only do we have these resources to support your time in class, students in Ambleside can also access a range of outdoor, adventure equipment to make the most of the wonderful location in your own time, once you have the appropriate training of course!

On this course you will...

• Develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of ecology and wildlife conservation to prepare you for a rewarding career in the environmental sector.
• Enjoy living and studying in our friendly and welcoming community amid one of the most beautiful and inspiring parts of the UK.
• Our internationally recognised research active staff bring cutting edge knowledge and partner perspectives to provide an exceptional, personalised university experience; informed by professional ecological standards and practices.
• The programme is designed to meet environmental professional standards (set out by CIEEM), and includes over 180 hours of high-quality practical activity in the field and laboratory.
• Opportunities to engage in professional development activity through volunteering, internships and sandwich placements with our extensive network of partnership organisations nationally and internationally.
• Great employment prospects – overall, 97.3% of UoC graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation, ranking us 12th nationally (HESA, 2023).