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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Arboriculture and Tree Management
University Centre Myerscough
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Arboriculture and Tree Management course at University Centre Myerscough.
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A level
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £1,125 per module |
| Scotland | £1,125 per module |
| Wales | £1,125 per module |
| Northern Ireland | £1,125 per module |
| Channel Islands | £1,125 per module |
| EU | £1,250 per module |
| International | £1,250 per module |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D518
Here's what University Centre Myerscough says about its Arboriculture and Tree Management course.
The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Lancashire.
Arboriculture - the science and practice of establishing and maintaining trees, is a rewarding and exciting industry to enter. If you are interested in becoming an arboriculturalist or currently work in the industry and want to progress into tree survey and inspection, set up your own business or take on a supervisory role, this is the course for you. This course integrates aspects of science and technology to ensure that you are equipped with the necessary skill set for work at management level.
You will learn how to survey and inspect trees, diagnose decay and integrate tree biology and soil science into tree care and management strategies. A focus is also given to tree production and establishment practices, highlighting a range of current and innovative new techniques to help meet the challenge of planting trees in urban locations. Tree law, tree protection, safe working practices and the social, environmental, economic and aesthetic benefits of trees are also covered. A choice of option modules allows you to develop your skills in either research methods and data analysis or in business and entrepreneurship.
The development of work related practical skills and experiences is an integral part of the Foundation Degree in Arboriculture and Tree Management. A module dedicated to covering vocational skills and the opportunity to carry out an investigative project related to the arboriculture industry are key elements of the course. Many modules contain real-life scenarios for you to apply your knowledge. . Visiting speakers and trips to sites, employers and nurseries will provide you with excellent opportunities for networking within the industry to set you on the path towards a career in Arboriculture and Tree Management.
Source: University Centre Myerscough
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
Arboriculture
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Distance learning (part-time)
Subjects
• Forestry and arboriculture
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University Centre Myerscough students who took the Arboriculture and Tree Management course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
79%
low
Teaching on my course
79%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
75%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
64%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
high
Learning opportunities
80%
high
Learning opportunities
80%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
75%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
high
Assessment and feedback
73%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
42%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
high
Academic support
58%
low
Academic support
58%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
42%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
75%
low
Organisation and management
62%
high
Organisation and management
62%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
high
How well organised is your course?
45%
high
Learning resources
81%
high
Learning resources
81%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
75%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
70%
low
Student voice
64%
high
Student voice
64%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
42%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
75%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
73%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
44%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University Centre Myerscough graduates who took Arboriculture and Tree Management - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£22.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Arboriculture and Tree Management.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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