Practical Wildlife Management (with Foundation year)
About this course
Why choose this course?
Are you passionate about wildlife and conservation? Do you want to work with protected species of wildlife and help protect their habitats? Join us to learn about our changing planet and understand how best to conserve biodiversity.
Our Wildlife Management degree is for those who are passionate about wildlife and conservation. Become part of a growing team of ecologists who support the nationally and globally recognised work of conservation organisations in Wales and across the UK.
This unique course offers you an exciting opportunity to gain the latest scientific knowledge and practical skill set to succeed.
Key course features:
- Highly vocational course
- Learn with leading industry specialists
- Stunning rural campus
- Theory to practice learning experience
- Extensive campus grounds including meadows and woodland, ideal for practical surveys
- Wide range of protected species surveys carried out locally – including dormouse, reptile, amphibians, red squirrels, and bats
- Work experience modules enable students to carry out survey work that may contribute to gaining Protected Species Licences
- Opportunity to observe the work of Conservation Detection Dogs in practice
- Wide range of practical habitat management opportunities locally available – sand dune, woodland, hay meadow, upland, wetland, mountain, fresh water, brackish and marine environments
- You will work with industry experts to develop the specialist skills required by ecologists to conserve protected species of animals and habitats
- You will discover the key ecological concepts, processes and principles needed to manage the natural environment.
Modules
What you will study
YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR)
The foundation year will introduce you to a range of scientific concepts and methods which underpin biological sciences. You’ll gain thorough training in laboratory skills and will develop your analytical and mathematical skills. You will be encouraged to develop your own abilities in science, with a basic bank of knowledge across the main scientific areas.
MODULES
The Skills You Need - This module ensures that you develop key academic, personal and professional skills required for successful study at a higher education level. The module focuses on developing the necessary practical, intellectual and communication skills which ensure a successful transition to Level 4 and progression through Honours degree programmes and prepares you for subsequent employment and/or further study.
Contextual Studies - The module aims to introduce the students to a broad variety of contemporary issues to stimulate discussion, debate, and engagement. It will enable the students to engage with a variety of topic areas with follow-on research activity and reflective practice amongst subject groups.
Science and the Environment - Science and the Environment explores not only the ways the environment affects chemical and biological processes but also the impact that "science" can have on the environment. Students will reflect upon historical aspects such as CFCs and the ozone hole but also contemplate future challenges for scientists in protecting the environment.
Laboratory and Field Skills in Biology (Biosciences) - Gain a thorough training in laboratory skills which includes coverage of experimental method, health and safety, writing risk assessments, use of laboratory equipment including microscopes. Students also explore concepts of ecology and fieldwork, including identification of plants and animals in the wild, using techniques for surveying habitats and developing personal field skills.
Introduction to Experimental Design and Mathematical Analysis (Biosciences) - Essential scientific and mathematical skills, including consideration of ethics in science and the philosophy underpinning the experimental method. Students are encouraged to develop and apply skills through analysis and debate and to develop knowledge and experience of experimental design, data collection, analysis, probability and introductory statistics.
Introduction to Science - This will provide students with the fundamental background knowledge required for their full degree study in the relative areas. It will encourage students to develop their own abilities in science, introduce a basic bank of knowledge in main scientific areas, develop skills and ability to apply science concepts to problem-solving and enable students to gain an understanding of how science and technology influence and are influenced by contemporary society.
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4)
MODULES
Professional and Academic Development (Core)
Professional Practice 1 (Core)
Field Skills and Identification (Core)
Introduction to Ecology (Core)
Environmental Ethics (Core)
Introduction to Evolution (Core)
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)
MODULES
Professional Practice 2 (Core)
Survey Skills for Conservation (Core)
Environmental Policy and Law (Core)
Conservation Management (Core)
Climate change and Conservation (Core)
Consultancy and Professional Development (Core)
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment methods
Teaching & Assessment
Lectures
Workshops
Exciting and inspirational guest speakers
A range of online activities using our bespoke virtual learning environment
Industry placements
Practical sessions on our rural campus
Educational visits
A broad range of assessments including practicals, reports and podcasts
Access to Wrexham facilities
Outstanding student support
Individual personal tutors
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
Tuition fees
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