Environmental Conservation

We live in a rapidly changing world. If you feel your purpose in life is to safeguard our environment and you have a desire to share your passion with others, we can help you to achieve your goals.

With plenty of hands-on practical management of our stunning 330-hectare campus, this course will provide you with all the industry-focused skills and knowledge you need to ensure you can pursue your passion to make a positive difference to our environment.

You will access a mosaic of habitats including native woodland, wetlands, grasslands and wildflower meadows hosting endangered species such as otters, great created newts, stoats, earth stars, great burnet and many more. Flexible study routes, including part-time courses, are ideal if you are looking to change your career or return to education.

Course Features:

• Research projects and fieldwork

• Enhancing and management of habitats to attract wildlife species

• Industry placement with local authorities, businesses and organisations

Career Options:

• Reserves officer/supervisor

• Conservation officer

• Ecologist

• Science officer

• Nature recovery officer

• Biodiversity project officer

• Woodland delivery officer

• Reserves warden

• Conservation scientist

• Peatland conservation officer

• Environmental consultant

• People and wildlife officer