FdSc FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
Resources
- Exclusive educational use of 20 waterbodies across the South East
- Dedicated science laboratories
- Brown trout river fishery
- Fully equipped hatchery
- Dedicated stock ponds
Typical Employers
Local authorities and public sector organisations such as The Environment Agency, as well as commercial fisheries, water companies, wholsalers and angling clubs.
Industry Links
Students benefit from close links with a range of organisations including: Thames 21, Shorne Wood Country Park, the Environment Agency, the Trust for Urban Ecology, Mid Kent Fisheries as well as numerous local angling societies.
Focusing on the preservation of fisheries and fish husbandry, this programme develops multi-skilled graduates suitable for a number of positions throughout the industry. You will gain a comprehensive grounding in fisheries management, aquatic ecology and aquaculture.
UCAS Course Code: ND24 H FdSc/LLMF
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: 3 years, 1 1/2 day per week.
Course Content
Year 1 Year 2 Over the two years, each summer term will be spent working in the fisheries industry.
Assessment Method
Coursework (written assignments, projects, presentations and work based assessment) as well as end of unit examinations.
Progression Routes
Successful students can progress onto a relevant BSc (Hons) programme. Alternatively, they may pursue a career in a number of positions throughout the industry.
Specialist Equipment Needed
Protective clothing and footwear in a dark colour, chest waders or a dry suit and neoprene gloves.