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Ecology and Wildlife Conservation (Top Up)

BSc (Hons) (Top Up)

Study mode Full time / Part time
Location Moulton
Level Level 6
Start date Sep 2023
Duration 1 year / 2 years
Awarding body University of Northampton

Led by passionate conservation biologists, our Ecology and Wildlife Conservation courses have sustainability at their core. This course investigates a range of UK habitats and the biodiversity that they support. Students cover a diverse range of current topics and get the skills necessary to make important conservation decisions at management level. The College has its own 450 ha farm so the outdoor classroom is never far away.

You will study advanced Conservation Biology and Life on a Warming Planet as well as having some module choice, those elective modules include Zoos and Aquaria in the 21st Century and Greening the Grey. You will also get the opportunity to work on your own independent research project.

Full details of our course fees can be found on our Fees and Financial Support page

You will be taught in our purpose built HE centre with its small group classrooms and you will be assessed using a diverse range of modern methods which have their roots in the workplace.

After completion of this degree course you could progress on to postgraduate study or enter employment in a wide range of careers including:

  • Ecological Consultant
  • Countryside Ranger
  • Estate Worker
  • Ecologist
  • Animal Welfare Conservationist
  • RSPB Officer
  • WWF Officer
  • Grants Officer
  • Wildlife Ranger

A pass on FdSc Ecology and Wildlife conservation or similar level 5 qualification.

The facilities you'll be using

No other college in the UK can rival the world class facilities we have at Moulton College.

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Extensive Estate

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Livestock

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Agricultural Machinery

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