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Foundation Degree - FD
Cannington Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree - FD
Cannington Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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This broad-based programme investigates management, ecology and conservation of animal species and their habitats using theoretical knowledge, background research and industry-recognised skills. Modules explore the interconnectedness between animal behaviour, habitats and human impact at local,national and international levels, developing a rounded awareness of industry perspectives and ecological impacts.Experienced staff support your studies with the use of the extensive animal management collection and conservation area at the Cannington campus alongside visits to external environments such as Steart Marshes (WWT).Links with industry are maintained through work-based learning placements and projects. Importantly, you will be able to develop a wide range of practical skills such as behavioural monitoring, environmental/ species surveying and captive enclosure management in order that you may be able to contribute to a range of management and conservation situations.Modules may include:• Management of Captive Animals• Applied Animal Welfare and Ethics• Ecological Principles and Habitats• Enclosure and Enrichment Design• Evolution and Adaptation• British Wildlife.
Teaching and AssessmentThe modules are either assessed via 100% coursework or a combination of coursework and Timed Constrained Essays. Coursework could include written/practical reports, case studies, essays, oral presentations, posters or a project which allows independent research in a topic of interest, developed with staff on the programme.
Progression OpportunitiesOn successful completion, learners have the opportunity to progress on to the BSc (Hons) Animal Management, Ecology and Conservation Top-up, which can be studied at University Centre Somerset, validated by The Open University, or to undertake further study elsewhere.
Exam type
UCAS TariffUCAS Tariff:
64 Grades / Points required
Typically entrants will possess:• A minimum of 64 UCAS points from a full Level 3 qualification• Five GCSEs including English language, maths and science at grade 4 and above, or recognised equivalent• Applicants with English as their second language must have a minimumIELTS level 6 or equivalent.
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England
£8,500 per year
Students from England
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£8,500 per year
Students from Scotland
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£8,500 per year
Students from Wales
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£8,500 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,800 per year
Students from International
£9800 Per year
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