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Our degree in woodland ecology and conservation equips you to become the forward-thinking graduate our planet urgently requires to tackle 21st-century challenges. This program delivers the ecological foundations necessary for contemporary sustainable forestry practices. You'll gain expertise in managing trees, woodlands, and forests to safeguard biodiversity while maximizing benefits to society - from timber resources and recreational spaces to critical ecosystem services like carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, water management, and flood prevention. Graduates emerge ready to address our era's dual environmental crises: climate change and species extinction.
As a woodland ecology and conservation student at the University of Cumbria, you'll master sustainable forest management techniques through our renowned National School of Forestry. The curriculum blends theoretical learning with practical application across diverse environments - from ancient woodlands to commercial plantations, with field studies in both upland and lowland ecosystems. You'll have the option to enhance your skills through a professional placement year, gaining valuable hands-on experience to complement your academic knowledge.
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table. Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range
GCSEs: Maths at C/4 or above.
A-levels: BBD - BBB
T-levels: P (C+) – M All subjects are accepted for entry to this course
Access to HE: 30 credits at Distinction, 6 at Merit and 9 at Pass
CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: B
OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM-DDM
Scottish Highers: BBBC-AABB
Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – A2, B1x3