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Science, Conservation, Forestry and Outdoor Studies Course Guide 2017

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The courses in this guide are only a sample of our full offer, which includes undergraduate programmes in: • Education • Health and Wellbeing • The Arts • Business, Law, Policing and Social Sciences • Sport

All our degrees aim to make you career-ready, with practical experience and placements embedded in the courses. For full listings go to www.cumbria.ac.uk. You can also contact our enquiry centre on enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk for further information. The course details in this guide were correct when published in February 2016. For the up-to-date details please visit our website at www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses. Courses marked * are subject to validation. We review our course portfolio to make sure that what we offer is in line with student and employee needs. It means that we regularly introduce new courses. Validation is the process by which we establish the academic standard and quality of our courses. New developments are normally validated from four to twelve months ahead of their start date. As this guide is produced well in advance of course starting dates, we use the term ‘subject to validation’ for courses we intend to run, but which have not completed the validation process. This document may be viewed in electronic format on our website and can be made available in alternative formats (for example, Braille). Please contact our enquiry centre on 0845 606 1144.

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SCIENCE, CONSERVATION, FORESTRY AND OUTDOOR STUDIES SCIENCE BSc (Hons) Biology .......................................................................................................................... 7 BSc (Hons) Biology with integrated foundation year ....................................................................... 7 CertHE Biology ................................................................................................................................. 7 BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry ......................................................................................................... 8 BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry with integrated foundation year ..................................................... 8 BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry (Top-Up) ......................................................................................... 9 BSc (Hons) Forensic and Investigative Science ............................................................................ 10 BSc (Hons) Forensic and Investigative Science with integrated foundation year ........................ 10 BSc (Hons) Forensic Science (Top-Up) .......................................................................................... 13 FdSc Project Management .............................................................................................................. 14 BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences .................................................................................................. 15 BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences with integrated foundation year ............................................... 15

CONSERVATION BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Science ..................................................................................... 17 BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Science with integrated foundation year ................................. 17 BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology .................................................................................................. 18 BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology with integrated foundation year .............................................. 18 BSc (Hons) Marine and Freshwater Conservation ......................................................................... 19 BSc (Hons) Marine and Freshwater Conservation with integrated foundation year ..................... 19 BSc (Hons) Zoology ....................................................................................................................... 20 BSc (Hons) Zoology with integrated foundation year .................................................................... 20

FORESTRY FdSc Forestry .................................................................................................................................. 23 BSc (Hons) Forest Management..................................................................................................... 24 BSc (Hons) Forestry (Top-Up) ........................................................................................................ 25 BSc (Hons) Woodland Ecology and Conservation ......................................................................... 26

OUTDOOR STUDIES BSc Outdoor Adventure and Environment...................................................................................... 29 BSc Outdoor Adventure and Environment with integrated foundation year ................................. 29 FdA Outdoor Education .................................................................................................................. 30 BA (Hons) Outdoor Education (Top-Up)......................................................................................... 31 BA (Hons) Outdoor Leadership ...................................................................................................... 32 BA (Hons) Outdoor Leadership with integrated foundation year .................................................. 32

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SCIENCE, CONSERVATION, FORESTRY AND OUTDOOR STUDIES Based across our Carlisle and Ambleside campuses, our science, conservation, forestry and outdoor courses benefit from substantial STEM teaching investment and Cumbria’s stunning local natural environment. A new £1.2m high-spec laboratory based at our campus on Fusehill Street, Carlisle is central to the teaching of our new STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) including Marine and Freshwater Conservation and Zoology. Laboratories at our Ambleside campus allow our outdoor students to develop their taxonomic and analytical capabilities, whilst benefiting from the exceptional Lake District location on the doorstep. So if you are seeking an exhilarating career path in science or outdoor pursuits, we are confident Cumbria should be your first choice. The National School of Forestry has been based in Ambleside since 2014. As a student on one of our forestry courses you will be based within a 50-mile radius of hectares of ancient semi-natural woodlands and commercial plantation forests that are managed for a variety of reasons, giving you direct access to a range of habitats and forest management types. The Lake District National Park, with its variations in climate, topography, land use and vegetation, is an ideal place to study forest management and woodland ecology and conservation. If you are interested in conservation, we have numerous Sites of Special Scientific Interest and habitats locally, ranging from the high Cumbrian fells to ancient woodlands. Cumbria’s natural habitats support 25% of all species in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan and 80% of our coastline is classified as being of international wildlife importance. Practical use of these resources in our teaching and the opportunity to study or work abroad make our courses a fantastic choice. You will learn actively, often on location, undertaking real-world assignments that build skills that employers want. Our graduates work with the Forestry Commission, the Woodland Trust, private estates, local authorities and consultancy companies. Some become conservation officers, project scientists, education officers, ecological consultants and County Council ecologists. Others have gone on to work with the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Chester Zoo, Wildlife Trust, Save Our Squirrels and Eden Rivers Trust.

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BSc (Hons) BIOLOGY BSc (Hons) BIOLOGY with integrated foundation year CertHE BIOLOGY YOUR COURSE Biology at Cumbria is specifically designed to promote an awareness of the application of biological knowledge to human health and welfare and equip you with the skills necessary to succeed in a continually changing dynamic subject. The flexible nature of this course means that you can make your own module choices after the first year of study and transfer to one of our more specialised degree programmes: BSc (Hons) Biology (Molecular and Cellular Biology) or BSc (Hons) Biology (Microbiology). The course provides a substantial amount of laboratory-based learning alongside small group lectures and tutorials, with experienced and research-active academic staff. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Introductory Biochemistry • Human Anatomy and Physiology • Practical Laboratory Science • Microbiological Techniques • Infection and Immunity • Human Genetics • Molecular Biology • Bioethics YOUR FUTURE

KEY FACTS BSC (HONS) BIOLOGY LOCATION Carlisle, Fusehill Street ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 96 UCAS points DURATION Three years UCAS CODE C110

BSC (HONS) BIOLOGY WITH INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR LOCATION Carlisle, Fusehill Street ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 56 UCAS points DURATION Four years UCAS CODE C111

CertHE BIOLOGY LOCATION Carlisle, Fusehill Street ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 96 UCAS points DURATION One year full-time Three years part-time UCAS CODE C113

Graduates will be ideally equipped for careers in hospital and government laboratories, teaching or postgraduate research, and well-suited to sectors including the food, water, pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries. The independent study skills and specialist knowledge you will develop at degree level will also stand you in good stead for other graduate opportunities, such as management, finance and teaching.

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KEY FACTS BSC (HONS) APPLIED CHEMISTRY* LOCATION Carlisle, Fusehill Street

BSc (Hons) APPLIED CHEMISTRY* BSc (Hons) APPLIED CHEMISTRY with integrated foundation year*

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 96 UCAS points

YOUR COURSE

DURATION Three years

As well as providing the academic background of ‘pure’ chemistry, this course offers the opportunity to explore the industrial, pharmaceutical, technological and commercial dimensions of chemistry, including consumer goods, medicines and industrial products.

UCAS CODE F110

BSC (HONS) APPLIED CHEMISTRY WITH INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR* LOCATION Carlisle, Fusehill Street ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 56 UCAS points DURATION Four years UCAS CODE F114

Theoretical principles are underpinned by a practical element to the course, giving you the opportunity to gain confidence in a range of chemistry techniques, including inorganic, organic, physical and analytical techniques. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Core Chemistry - Essential Physical, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry • Laboratory Practice, Data Analysis and Industrial Applications • Applied Analytical and Research Methods • Analytical Chemistry • Environmental and Green Technologies • Advances in Medicinal Chemistry YOUR FUTURE As a graduate in Applied Chemistry you will be highly valued in the job market. You will have developed the relevant key skills and knowledge throughout your course which can lead to various roles in the science sector.

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BSc (Hons) APPLIED CHEMISTRY (Top-up) YOUR COURSE This top-up degree has been designed to include a range of key elements to ensure progression from an FdSc Chemistry. It is aimed at those already employed and incorporates work based learning through case studies, projects and dissertations within the programme of study. You will build upon a strong foundation in chemistry through applied practice with a range of chemistry options. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES

KEY FACTS BSC (HONS) APPLIED CHEMISTRY TOP-UP LOCATION Carlisle, Fusehill Street ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of a related foundation degree or HND DURATION One year UCAS CODE F113

• Environmental Chemistry and Green Technology • Nanotechnology • Nuclear Chemistry – Decommissioning and Remediation • Medicinal Chemistry • Advanced Investigative Techniques YOUR FUTURE The course offers enhanced knowledge and development of professional, research and applied skills relevant to employer needs. It has been designed in partnership with an industry advisory board to ensure that you will graduate with the skills needed by the industry.

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KEY FACTS BSC (HONS) FORENSIC AND INVESTIGATIVE SCIENCE* LOCATION Carlisle, Fusehill Street ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 104 UCAS points

BSc (Hons) FORENSIC AND INVESTIGATIVE SCIENCE* BSc (Hons) FORENSIC AND INVESTIGATIVE SCIENCE with integrated foundation year*

DURATION Three years

YOUR COURSE

UCAS CODE 8T55

This course develops your knowledge and skills in crime scene investigation, laboratory analysis and the interpretation, evaluation and presentation of forensic evidence.

BSC (HONS) FORENSIC AND INVESTIGATIVE SCIENCE WITH INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR* LOCATION Carlisle, Fusehill Street ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 64 UCAS points DURATION Four years UCAS CODE 8T56

Investigating realistic and complex crime scenes, you will learn how to process, identify and analyse evidence such as drugs, explosives, gunshot residue and body fluids. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Core Scientific Skills • Scientific Investigation • Forensic Disciplines • Crime Scene Investigation • DNA Technology • Forensic Medicine • Evidence, Procedures and Law • Interpretation and Evaluation of Evidence • Toxicology • Wildlife Forensics YOUR FUTURE With a strong focus on scientific investigation, you will develop the knowledge and skills that employers are looking for, preparing you for a career as a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI), forensic analyst or for other roles in the wider scientific field such as chemical pathology, environmental analyst, blood biosciences and teaching.

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BSc (Hons) FORENSIC SCIENCE (Top-up) YOUR COURSE This one-year, full-time forensic science course is intrinsically a multi-disciplinary subject. The course covers the analytical knowledge and skills required by forensic scientists and crime scene investigators. It emphasises the importance of chemistry and DNA-based technologies to modern forensic investigation, the legal framework in which such activities must take place, and the need for the proper collection, analysis, presentation and quality assurance of forensic evidence.

KEY FACTS BSC (HONS) FORENSIC SCIENCE TOP-UP LOCATION Carlisle, Fusehill Street ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of a related foundation degree or HND DURATION One year UCAS CODE F410

The course provides an intellectually challenging study of a full range of forensic applications and fulfils the growing demand for expertise in investigatory, enforcement and monitoring work. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Advanced Investigative Science • Research Methods and Data Analysis • Interpretation and Evaluation of Evidence YOUR FUTURE As a graduate in forensic science, you will be ideally qualified to pursue a career in this field. Your experience and skills will also be relevant in the emergency services, military, biological and chemical laboratories, further and higher education teaching, health and safety and trading standards. Much emphasis is given to the development of transferable skills, which also prepares you for work in a variety of other scientific organisations. If you wish to continue studying, there will be opportunities to proceed to specialised postgraduate programmes.

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FdSc PROJECT MANAGEMENT*

FDSC PROJECT MANAGEMENT*

YOUR COURSE

LOCATION Carlisle Business Interaction Centre ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 40 UCAS points plus Maths and English at GCSE C or above or at least two years work experience in an appropriate context DURATION Two years UCAS CODE N210

This foundation degree course has been developed specifically for professionals working in industry who want to enhance their project management skills. The course will appeal to those in engineering, manufacturing, construction or nuclear industries, as well as more general project managers in IT, health or other public sector roles. The course is designed to provide a graduate level understanding of all aspects of project management. Successful completion of the course will provide a stepping stone to more senior positions in your sector. The foundation degree course is accredited by the Association for Project Management. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Foundations of Project Management • Projects in Context - the Business Environment • Projects in a Commercial Environment • Stakeholder Management • Applied Project Management • Project Performance Management • Project Management Professionalism • Ensuring Project Quality • Project Management Methodologies YOUR FUTURE Successful completion of the course will provide a stepping stone for you to more senior positions in your sector. The curriculum maps onto the syllabus for the Association for Project Management Introductory Certificate and the APMP (equivalent to the International Project Management Association Level D award). The programme will prepare you to take both of these professional exams should you wish to take them.

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BSc (Hons) BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES BSc (Hons) BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES with integrated foundation year YOUR COURSE If you are fascinated by the science that underpins clinical practice and the diagnosis and treatment of disease, then our new Biomedical Science degree will ultimately prepare you for a career in this field. Modern medicine is dependent on advances made by biomedical scientists who collectively explore the functioning of the human body in both a normal and diseased state with a view to unlocking the secrets within. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Introductory Microbiology and Immunology • Human Anatomy and Physiology • Molecular Biology • Introductory Biochemistry • Introduction to Laboratory Science • Human Genetics • Pharmacology and Physiology • Medical Microbiology • Infection and Immunity • Cellular and Molecular Pathology

KEY FACTS BSC (HONS) BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES LOCATION Carlisle, Fusehill Street ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 96 - 120 UCAS points DURATION Three years UCAS CODE C910

BSc (HONS) BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES WITH INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR LOCATION Carlisle, Fusehill Street ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 56 UCAS points DURATION Four years UCAS CODE C911

YOUR FUTURE Graduates will be ideally equipped for careers in medical research, hospital and government laboratories, and pharmaceutical and biotechnological research and development. The independent study skills and specialist knowledge you will develop at degree level will also stand you in good stead for general graduate opportunities or alternatively you may consider entering into relevant postgraduate study.

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BSc (Hons) ANIMAL CONSERVATION SCIENCE

KEY FACTS BSC (HONS) ANIMAL CONSERVATION SCIENCE

BSc (Hons) ANIMAL CONSERVATION SCIENCE with integrated foundation year

LOCATION Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 96 UCAS points

YOUR COURSE

DURATION Three or four years

Growing threats to the global environment have resulted in an increasing loss of biodiversity and elevated rates of extinction. Changes in public perceptions and legislation have led to an increase in the demand for professionals with the knowledge and skills to manage the conservation of species and ecosystems to reduce and, in some cases, reverse the decline in biodiversity.

UCAS CODE D327 PLACEMENT CODE D390

LOCATION Yr 0: Carlisle, Fusehill Street Yrs 1-3: Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 56 UCAS points

EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Core Scientific Skills • Conservation Practice • Biodiversity • Ecology • Evolution and Biogeography • Biodiversity Monitoring • Animal Behaviour • Conservation Genetics • Behavioural Ecology YOUR FUTURE Graduates from this course have gone into a range of relevant careers—conservation officer and senior conservation officer, project scientist, education officer, ecological consultant and County Council ecologist. Companies include Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Chester Zoo, Save Our Squirrels and various Wildlife and Rivers Trusts.

DURATION Four years UCAS CODE D328

Lucy unson

BSC (HONS) ANIMAL CONSERVATION SCIENCE

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There is nowhere else I would rather be and no better place to study conservation than in the Lake District.

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This course aims to provide a thorough grounding in the core disciplines of conservation biology, addressing conservation from the animal towards the landscape scale. You will have the opportunity to take an optional one-year work placement; we have a strong network of professional contacts.

BSC (HONS) ANIMAL CONSERVATION SCIENCE WITH INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR

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KEY FACTS BSC (HONS) CONSERVATION BIOLOGY LOCATION Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 96 UCAS points

BSc (Hons) CONSERVATION BIOLOGY BSc (Hons) CONSERVATION BIOLOGY with integrated foundation year

DURATION Three or four years

YOUR COURSE

UCAS CODE C150 PLACEMENT CODE C151

The study of conservation biology encompasses an exciting breadth of topics from across biology and geography disciplines. Located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this degree makes good use of our unique location with strong practical elements and good links to local conservation organisations and national bodies.

BSC (HONS) CONSERVATION BIOLOGY WITH INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR LOCATION Yr 0: Carlisle, Fusehill Street Yrs 1-3: Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 56 UCAS points DURATION Four years UCAS CODE C152

You will develop skills and knowledge valued by employers in conservation and environmental fields. You will enhance your practical field surveying skills in areas like Ecology and Biodiversity Monitoring, and develop your use of relevant technologies (including GIS and Remote Sensing) to plan and monitor conservation approaches. A highlight of this programme is the optional two week residential field class, usually to The Gambia or India, to see conservation in action. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES

eorgia Arnold

BSC (HONS) CONSERVATION BIOLOGY

• Introduction to Conservation Biology • Biodiversity • Ecology • Landscape Ecology • Creating Sustainable Environments • Woodland Ecology and Conservation YOUR FUTURE

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The experience gained from my placement was invaluable. It’s not just about adding something to your CV. The whole experience is life-changing.

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Graduates from our conservation degrees have gone into a range of relevant careers—conservation officer and senior conservation officer, project scientist, education officer, ecological consultant and County Council ecologist. Companies include the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Chester Zoo, Save Our Squirrels and regional Wildlife and Rivers Trusts.

BSc (Hons) MARINE AND FRESHWATER CONSERVATION BSc (Hons) MARINE AND FRESHWATER CONSERVATION with integrated foundation year

KEY FACTS BSC (HONS) MARINE AND FRESHWATER LOCATION Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 96 UCAS points

YOUR COURSE

DURATION Three or four years

The BSc (Hons) in Marine and Freshwater Conservation will guide you through the wonderful range of marine and freshwater environments found on our planet, from upland springs and freshwater lakes, through rivers to the sea and down under the ocean to deep water trenches (and everything in between!).

UCAS CODE D447 PLACEMENT CODE D457

You will study the physical and chemical processes which control the behaviour and characteristics of aquatic habitats, as well as the fascinating plants and animals which live within them. You will learn the key skills needed for a career in the aquatic sciences including field work and laboratory techniques through practical hands-on experiential learning at our wonderful campus in the heart of the Lake District National Park. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Introduction to Conservation Biology • Biodiversity • Ecology • Aquatic Environments • Biodiversity Monitoring • Freshwater Ecology • Marine Ecology • Conservation in Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems

BSC (HONS) MARINE AND FRESHWATER CONSERVATION WITH INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR LOCATION Yr 0: Carlisle, Fusehill Street Yrs 1-3: Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 56 UCAS points DURATION Four years UCAS CODE D458

YOUR FUTURE Potential careers include environmental and conservation roles such as ecologist, conservation officer, game warden, environmental protection officer, fisheries biologist, marine biologist, park ranger, stream and lake ecologist, pollution manager, water quality regulator, wildlife biologist, wildlife guide, photographer or within the leisure and tourism industries.

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KEY FACTS BSC (HONS) ZOOLOGY

BSc (Hons) ZOOLOGY

LOCATION Carlisle, Fusehill Street

BSc (Hons) ZOOLOGY with integrated foundation year

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 96 UCAS points

YOUR COURSE

DURATION Three or four years UCAS CODE 4T67 PLACEMENT CODE C301

BSC (HONS) ZOOLOGY WITH INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR LOCATION Carlisle, Fusehill Street ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 56 UCAS points DURATION Four years UCAS CODE C300

Our courses make the most of the outstanding natural resources on our doorstep (including the Lake District, Pennines and Solway Firth) as we combine practicals in our new state-of-the-art laboratories with field trips throughout the most ecologically diverse part of the UK. Your studies will give you the broad foundations you require, including the full diversity of animal species, their evolution and adaptation, their place and role within ecosystems and how they interact with other members of their own species. On the practical side, we will show you how to use key monitoring methods to survey otters, amphibians, birds and cetaceans, to name but a few. We will also help you understand the pressures each species faces and what practical measures can be taken to conserve them. You will have the opportunity to perform two pieces of your own research; first in the forests or coast of West Africa; second for your final year dissertation. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Animal Form and Function • Ecology for Zoologists • Cell Biology • Research Methods and Data Analysis • Evolution and Biogeography • Animal Behaviour • Conservation Genetics YOUR FUTURE You will have an excellent understanding of British wildlife and the pressures it faces. You will be also be proficient to professional standards in animal surveying and monitoring. This has practical value for those who wish to pursue a career with wildlife in the UK or abroad in areas such as conservation, ecological consultancy, wardening, wildlife research, field centres tutoring, wildlife forensics or wildlife holiday guides.

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FdSc FORESTRY YOUR COURSE The FdSc in Forestry enables you to gain both a recognised degree qualification and experience whilst having a strong vocational focus. Modules are very much directed at providing you with the basic skills needed to succeed in forest management. The year-long placement or a shorter period of work experience is an integral and important part of the course. You will have the opportunity to be taught by academics from a wide range of backgrounds including forestry professionals with decades of experience. Over the fifty years of delivering professional forestry courses, The National School of Forestry has developed a strong reputation in the sector for producing high quality graduates.

KEY FACTS FDSC FORESTRY LOCATION Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 32 UCAS points DURATION Three including one year placement or two years with work experience UCAS CODE D503

EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Introduction to Managing Trees, Woods and Forests • Measuring Trees and Forests • Silviculture • Ecology • Forest Operations and Industry • Professional Development • Forest Skills • Geographic Information Systems • Forest Design Planning • Forest Policy and Governance • Forest Health and Protection YOUR FUTURE Having achieved an FdSc in Forestry you can enter the forestry profession directly or you can progress on to a top-up BSc (Hons) degree in Forestry as a one year full-time course.

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BSc (Hons) FOREST MANAGEMENT

BSC (HONS) FOREST MANAGEMENT

YOUR COURSE

LOCATION Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 96 UCAS points DURATION Three years UCAS CODE D500 PLACEMENT CODE D504

Forests globally are managed for a wide variety of objectives and provide a wide range of ecosystem services. This professional forestry course is both practical and academically challenging and focuses on the skills needed to be a successful forest manager. The modules are delivered by a mix of staff with practical experience in forest management and those with applied research specialities of relevance. This grounding in real forestry practice, combined with cutting-edge research has enabled the course to gain a considerable reputation within the sector. There is a high proportion of fieldwork and also two week-long study tours. At Ambleside, we are fortunate to be based in close proximity to a range of forests and forestry organisations in the Lake District. The course allows the option of a placement year after the second year of study, to gain practical experience and opportunities for studying for a period overseas. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES

Keira Tedd

BSC (HONS) FOREST AND WOODLAND MANAGEMENT

had no idea I “wouldI definitely be where I am today when I started. University was fantastic and it gave me the opportunity to mature into someone I can be proud of.

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• Introduction to Managing Trees, Woods and Forests • Measuring Trees and Forests • Silviculture • Ecology • Forest Operations and Industry • Forest Skills • Geographic Information Systems • Forest Design Planning • Forest Health and Protection • Forest Management Planning YOUR FUTURE This course has been shaped by consultation with forest industry experts to meet the needs of the sector. Upon graduation you will be able to enter the forestry profession directly and will have gained points towards attaining full membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters who accredit our courses.

BSc (Hons) FORESTRY (Top-up)

KEY FACTS

YOUR COURSE

BSC (HONS) FORESTRY TOP-UP

This vocational degree enables those with a HND or a foundation degree in forestry or arboriculture (or an equivalent subject) to obtain a BSc (Hons) in Forestry through one year’s full-time study. The course builds on the academic and practical skills that you have already acquired in previous study and provides a deeper understanding of a range of forestry relevant topics. The course is designed to prepare you for working as a professional forest manager. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES

LOCATION Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of a related foundation degree HND or DipHe DURATION One year UCAS CODE D501

• Forest Management Planning • Business Skills • Silviculture YOUR FUTURE On completion of this course, you will have an advantage when pursuing a career in forest and woodland management. Recent graduates have found work with the Forestry Commission, the Woodland Trust, private estates, local authorities and consultancy companies. Some have set up their own businesses, started work overseas with voluntary organisations or gone on to continue their studies at postgraduate level.

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KEY FACTS BSC (HONS) WOODLAND ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION LOCATION Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 96 UCAS points DURATION Three years UCAS CODE D440 PLACEMENT CODE D502

BSc (Hons) WOODLAND ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION YOUR COURSE This practical, but academically challenging course allows you to develop a deep understanding of the practices involved in conserving woodlands and forests, both in the UK and globally. There is a high proportion of fieldwork on the course and two week-long study tours, one having the option of going overseas. The course also allows the option of a placement year after the second year of study, to gain practical experience and opportunities for studying for a period overseas. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Introduction to Managing Trees, Woods and Forests • Measuring Trees and Forests • Silviculture • Ecology • Biodiversity • Biodiversity Monitoring • Research Methods and Data Analysis • Forest Policy and Governance • Forest Health and Protection • Forest Management Planning YOUR FUTURE Having achieved a BSc (Hons) in Woodland Ecology and Conservation you can enter into the forest and woodland management sector directly. Organisations that employ woodland ecologists and conservationists include the Woodland Trust, National Trust, Natural England, Scottish National Heritage, Forestry Commission and RSPB.

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BSc (Hons) OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AND ENVIRONMENT with integrated foundation year

KEY FACTS BSC (HONS) OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AND ENVIRONMENT LOCATION Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 104 UCAS points

YOUR COURSE This degree is for students who wish to either work in the outdoor sector and develop their environmental knowledge, or who wish to work in the environmental sector with specialist knowledge of the outdoors. Based in the Lake District, you will have unrivalled access to outdoor facilities lakes, rivers, crags, mountains, forests and much more. Our adventure is to explore the environment using outdoor skills. In doing so you will develop outdoor skills, environmental knowledge, sustainable practice, gain teaching and facilitation skills, acquire knowledge in contemporary applications (such as health and wellbeing) and be encouraged to be innovative, creative and adventurous.

DURATION Three years UCAS CODE X300

BSC (HONS) OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AND ENVIRONMENT WITH INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR LOCATION Ambleside Carlisle, Fusehill Street ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 32 UCAS points

There are field courses in the Lake District, Scotland and Spain.

DURATION Four years

EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Water • Rock • Mountain • Wood • Urban • Outdoor Living and Learning • Habitats and Ecosystems • European Mountains: Ecology, Culture and Tourism YOUR FUTURE This course is designed for students wanting to pursue careers within outdoor skills instruction, environmental education, conservation, therapeutic and personal development contexts of outdoor work, teaching in schools (either primary or secondary), expedition leadership and several of the services (Police, Fire, Paramedics, Armed Forces).

UCAS CODE X304

Beth Barnett

BSC (HONS) OUTDOOR STUDIES

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Everyone is on the same wavelength. We’re all keen to do outdoor activities and in lectures there are lots of questions so that we can get the most out of our time here.

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BSc (Hons) OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AND ENVIRONMENT

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KEY FACTS FDA OUTDOOR EDUCATION LOCATION Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 40 UCAS points DURATION Two years UCAS CODE X900

FdA OUTDOOR EDUCATION YOUR COURSE This is a dynamic course that explores the competencies and knowledge needed to be a skilled outdoor educator. For many practitioners, outdoor education is seen to be the traditional description of what they do. It refers to the undertaking of activities associated with living, moving and learning in the outdoors for the intentions of personal development, environmental education or skill acquisition. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on developing a range of professional and educational skills and knowledge that are applicable not only to outdoor instruction and education, but also other sectors. In addition, emphasis is also placed on developing an advanced understanding of the practical and contemporary issues within and specific to the outdoor sector. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Research and Professional Practice • Coaching Adventurous Activities • Curriculum Design • Personal Development Through the Outdoors • Commerciality, You and the Outdoor Sector • Traditional and Innovative Approaches in the Outdoors • Physical Geography for Outdoor Educators • Health and Wellbeing • Recreation in Woodlands YOUR FUTURE Successful graduates from the foundation degree can study on a ‘Top-up’ course, such as the University of Cumbria BA (Hons) Outdoor Education. Our graduates often go on to work in the outdoor education field, in centres or youth organisations. Some of our graduates work in activity-specific careers such as mountain bike instruction, mountaineering and water sports instruction.

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BA (Hons) OUTDOOR EDUCATION (Top-up) YOUR COURSE This course is designed for those who have a foundation degree or HND in outdoor education or an appropriate subject. The core of the course is based on experiential outdoor education, with skills coaching in the practical context and a research dissertation. There are options in participant coaching in outdoor activities, international applications of outdoor education, leadership in complex skill environments and therapeutic experiences in the outdoors. The importance of reflection in both personal and professional development that is strongly supported within the outdoor sector will be explored fully in central modules including outdoor experiential education: theory and practice and outdoor education contexts.

KEY FACTS BA (HONS) OUTDOOR EDUCATION TOP-UP LOCATION Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of a related foundation degree HND or DipHe DURATION One year UCAS CODE X391

EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Water • Rock • Mountain • Wood • Urban • Journey YOUR FUTURE The course not only equips you to follow a career in the outdoor sector, it also helps you gain a transferable set of skills. You might become a centre or freelance outdoor activities instructor, or work in related areas such as field studies, youth work, development training, outdoor retail outlets, public services, armed forces or management positions.

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KEY FACTS BA (HONS) OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP LOCATION Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 104 UCAS points

BA (Hons) OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP BA (Hons) OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP with integrated foundation year

DURATION Three years

YOUR COURSE

UCAS CODE NX23

The programme offers distinctive practical modules that will develop the fundamental skills, knowledge and behaviours you will need to work as an outdoor leader. The modules include activities such as climbing, walking, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, caving, mountain biking, winter skills, bushcraft, gorge walking and environmental education.

BA HONS OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP WITH INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR LOCATION Yr 0: Carlisle, Fusehill Street Yrs 1-3: Ambleside ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 32 UCAS points DURATION Four years UCAS CODE NX24

There are enhancement modules designed to provide extra opportunities to experience higher-level skills and overseas environments. In the past these have included activities such as climbing in Red Rocks Park and Joshua Tree National Park, USA, kayaking in the Alps or Pyrenees or sub-aqua PADI training in Egypt. EXAMPLE CORE MODULES • Water • Rock • Mountain • Wood YOUR FUTURE The course not only equips you to follow a career in the outdoor sector, it also helps you gain a transferable set of skills. You might become a centre or freelance outdoor activities instructor, or work in related areas such as field studies, youth work, development training, outdoor retail outlets, public services, armed forces or management positions.

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Small Print This edition of the University of Cumbria’s undergraduate Course Guide describes the courses and facilities which the university intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2017. This Course Guide and web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this prospectus is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

The university will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the university cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the university has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the university having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/ or student services detailed in the Course Guide. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the university to discontinue a programme of study, the university will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest

in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the university’s website www.cumbria.ac.uk. In addition, any changes between the Course Guide and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer. Should you become a student at the university you will receive further documents describing teaching assessment and other educational services. Enrolment at the university will be subject to you complying with the university’s registration procedure and your acceptance of the terms and conditions of enrolment and regulations of the university (copies of which can be found at www.cumbria.ac.uk/Academic Procedures). Should you enrol at the university you are personally liable for prompt payment of your tuition and other fees in line with the university payment timetable, details of which will be provided to you on enrolment. If you have outstanding, universityrelated debts, you will not be permitted to re-enrol at the university in future years. If you are in your final year of study, and have academic-related debt, your award may be withheld and you will not be permitted to attend graduation. Any prices quoted in the Undergraduate Prospectus that accompanies this individual subject Course Guide are subject to confirmation at the point of offer. Current prices will be available at www.cumbria.ac.uk when they have been set. You will be notified of any changes in price when any offer of a place is made to you by the university.

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