FdSc COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT
Resources
- 150 hectare fully functioning commercial farm
- 256 hectares of land comprising a wide range of natural habitats including woodland, urban and aquatic
- Outside classroom equipped with a range of facilities
- Countryside Stewardship Scheme
Typical Employers
Local authorities, game estates, wildlife and conservation trusts, nature reserves and organisations such as The Environment Agency.
Industry Links
Students benefit from close ties with organisations such as English Nature, RSPB, English Heritage as well as a number of local wildlife parks and nature reserves. The College is a member of The National Trust and Kent Wildlife Trust.
More about Countryside, Wildlife and Game Management faculty
Equipping students for a wide range of careers within the countryside management arena, this qualification provides a solid foundation in ecological and environmental science. You will be encouraged to apply what you’ve learnt to the issues of today including: practical conservation skills, land management, public access and tourism. The content of the programme is highly practical and you will be encouraged to develop management skills by taking every opportunity to study estate management, conservation and countryside policy. By the end of the programme you will have gained a solid appreciation of the issues surrounding UK wildlife and understand ecological theory.
UCAS Course Code: N231 H FdSc/CMgt
Entry Requirements 120 UCAS points made up from A levels, preferably one in a Science based subject, or a relevant Level 3 vocational qualification. All applicants should also have a GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and Science.
Additional Experience
Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.
Location
Hadlow
Course Duration
Full time: 2 years, 2 days per week.
Part time: 4 years, 1 days per week.
Course Content Year 1 Year 2 Students need to gain 150 hours of industry related experience over the year. Students are encouraged to do this one day a week throughout the academic term so they gain the full variety of work in industry.
Assessment Method
Coursework (written and practical assignments) as well as end of term examinations.
Progression Routes
Successful students can progress onto the BSc (Hons) Countryside Management programme. Graduates will also be fully prepared for managerial, consultancy and technical positions within the countryside industry.
Specialist Equipment Needed
Protective clothing, steel toe-capped boots, waterproof clothing and a camera are essential.