This broad-based programme investigates management, ecology and conservation of animal species and their habitats using theoretical knowledge, background research and industry-recognised skills. Modules explore the interconnectedness between animal behaviour, habitats and human impact at local, national and international levels, developing a rounded awareness of industry perspectives and ecological impacts.
Experienced staff support your studies with the use of the extensive animal management collection and conservation area at the Cannington campus alongside visits to external environments such as Steart Marshes (WWT).
Links with industry are maintained through work-based learning placements and
projects. Importantly, you will be able to develop a wide range of practical
skills such as behavioural monitoring, environmental/species surveying and
captive enclosure management in order that you may be able to contribute to a
range of management and conservation situations.
The modules studied may
include:
You will be equipped with a range of skills securely underpinned by fundamental principles and theories of animal management, ecology and conservation with a clear application to industry and research. Enabling you to progress to the workplace and/or higher study, with access to an excellent range of facilities to support your learning and progression to the workplace and/or higher level studies/research.
This broad-based programme investigates management, ecology and conservation of animal species and their habitats using theoretical knowledge, background research and industry-recognised skills. Modules explore the interconnectedness between animal behaviour, habitats and human impact at local, national and international levels, developing a rounded awareness of industry perspectives and ecological impacts.
Experienced staff support your studies with the use of the extensive animal management collection and conservation area at the Cannington campus alongside visits to external environments such as Steart Marshes (WWT).
Links with industry are maintained through work-based learning placements and
projects. Importantly, you will be able to develop a wide range of practical
skills such as behavioural monitoring, environmental/species surveying and
captive enclosure management in order that you may be able to contribute to a
range of management and conservation situations.
The modules studied may
include:
You will be equipped with a range of skills securely underpinned by fundamental principles and theories of animal management, ecology and conservation with a clear application to industry and research. Enabling you to progress to the workplace and/or higher study, with access to an excellent range of facilities to support your learning and progression to the workplace and/or higher level studies/research.
On successful completion, learners have the opportunity to progress on to the BSc (Hons) Animal Management and Wildlife Conservation Top-up, which can be studied at University Centre Somerset, validated by The Open University, or to undertake further study elsewhere.
Typically entrants will possess:
Additional equipment required :