Conservation and Ecology (top-up) BSc (Hons)
University Centre Askham Bryan
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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09-SEP-24

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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A top-up route to a BSc Honours Degree for those who already hold a Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent qualification.The BSc (Hons) Conservation and Ecology (top-up) programme aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to enter careers related to the conservation of wildlife.You will focus on recent advances in conservation and ecological sciences; including sustainability and environmental change. You will study a range of wildlife species, developing your survey, census and management ...Read more

A 'top-up' route to a BSc Honours Degree for those who already hold a Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent qualification.The BSc (Hons) Conservation and Ecology (top-up) programme aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to enter careers related to the conservation of wildlife.You will focus on recent advances in conservation and ecological sciences; including sustainability and environmental change. You will study a range of wildlife species, developing your survey, census and management skills and a deeper understanding how conservation projects and organisations are developed and managed. Knowledge of business principles and management skills will also be developed, allowing you to work effectively at management level within a company. Making use of the on-campus facilities, University Centre Askham Bryan has access to its own licensed and BIAZA accredited wildlife park, Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park.With this resource on site, you have access to a fully working collection and during your study and the opportunity to take part in the conservation projects the wildlife park has underway supporting your research modules. In addition to the wildlife park on site, the York campus is located in an ideal spot for access to a range of Wildlife Trust, RSPB and local nature reserves to support you in your application of the skills developed on this degree.

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31 Jan 20

Good although more practical help for the field would improve. Better support for outside students doing top ups would help as some continued learning which outside students are..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
31 Jan 20

Overall the experience I have had at Askham Bryan has been majorly positive. There have been certain factors that have had a negative effect on my experience there but only a tiny..Read more

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Entry requirements

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HND (BTEC)

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Merit or above in a Foundation Degree (FdSc) or an HND in an appropriate subject.

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Wales

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£14,000 per year

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31 Jan 20
Conservation and Ecology (top-up) BSc (Hons)
Good although more practical help for the field would improve. Better support for outside students doing top ups would help as some continued learning which outside students are...
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SR
Student Reviewer
31 Jan 20
Conservation and Ecology (top-up) BSc (Hons)
Overall the experience I have had at Askham Bryan has been majorly positive. There have been certain factors that have had a negative effect on my experience there but only a tiny...
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University Centre Askham Bryan Askham Bryan York YO23 3FR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  2.4 miles away

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