BScCountryside Management
Study location | United Kingdom, Aberystwyth |
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Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 3 years |
Study language | English |
Awards | BSc |
Course code | D455 |
Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Science The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language |
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Language requirements | English Additionally, state English examination results are accepted as proof of proficency. |
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Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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More information |
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Overview
So you want to work outdoors and have the countryside as your office! It sounds like this course is for you. The course will give you a detailed understanding of how the countryside works and how it can be managed to maximise the benefits to wildlife, habitats, farmers and recreational users. Here is why we think Aberystwyth is a great place to study countryside management
- Industry leader in education and training for countryside careers
- Flexibility to change course and choose modules
- Enthusiastic and experienced staff
- Regular site visits and study weeks
- Located in one of Europe’s largest centres for environmental research
- Stunning coastal location
- Opportunities for work experience and foreign exchanges
- Some modules can be taken in Welsh or English
Career opportunities
Studying BSc Countryside Management will give you the qualification you need to become a ranger, warden or conservation officer for organisations such as National Parks, the National Trust, county wildlife trusts, or the RSPB. Our past students are regularly seen on Countryfile!
Your BSc in Countryside Management opens up a range of exciting opportunities for employment and further training. Typical career opportunities include working as a countryside ranger or warden, estate manager, access officer, conservation officer, community worker, environmental educator and interpreter. Organisations employing such staff include national parks, the National Trust, the Forestry Commission and local authorities. Studying for a degree in Countryside Management will also equip you with a range of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.