FdSc
Integrated Wildlife Conservation
This course is open for applications.
About this course
- Entry year:
- 2018/19
- Course code:
- F750
- Applications:
- UCAS
- Level:
- Undergraduate
- Tariff points:
- 64
- Department:
- Applied Sciences
- Campus:
- Bristol Zoo Gardens
- Duration:
- Two years full-time; three years part-time
- Delivery:
- Full time; part-time
- Programme leader:
- Katy Ling
- Key fact:
- We're the only university to offer a FdSc Integrated Wildlife Conservation foundation degree in partnership with a working zoo, providing you with real-world experience.
Page last updated 26 February 2018
Introduction
Why study integrated wildlife conservation?
By taking a biological approach to studying wildlife conservation, we can get a deeper understanding of our relationship with wildlife and the impact of our actions on it.
Studying conservation at this level gives you a springboard into further study, and a variety of interesting conservation careers.
Why UWE Bristol?
FdSc Integrated Wildlife Conservation is particularly relevant if you're attracted to a career in conservation but haven't considered university before.
You'll get a recognised qualification in wildlife conservation after two years and can take your study to degree level by doing an extra year after that.
Gain the practical skills and knowledge to work in wildlife conservation, and play a positive role in helping to solve our planet's conservation challenges.
Study in Bristol, home to the BBC's world-renowned Natural History Unit, and a recognised hub for environmental organisations and projects.
Gain invaluable experience at Bristol Zoo, and participate in diverse conservation projects and fieldwork both in the UK and overseas.
We encourage you to apply for volunteering roles in the holidays, to add extra weight to your CV.
Where can it take me?
This course is excellent preparation for local, national and international careers in conservation.
You can go straight into level three of the BSc(Hons) Integrated Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science at UWE Bristol if you want to get a full degree.
Watch: The learning and teaching experience
Structure
Content
Year one
You will study:
- Ecology and Environmental Systems
- Wildlife Biology
- Wildlife and People
- Professional Work Skills.
Year two
You will study:
- Conservation Biology
- Animal Behaviour for Wildlife Conservation
- Effective Communication for Conservation
- Integrating Sustainable Development and Conservation
- Work and Research Skills.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.
This structure is for full-time students only. Part-time students study the same modules but the delivery pattern will be different.
Learning and Teaching
You'll study at Bristol Zoo in the dedicated Institute of Conservation Science and Learning, and be taught by experts from the zoo and University, learning about live conservation projects.
This is a hands-on course, so you'll take part in conservation projects and fieldwork, and work with different conversation organisations in the UK and overseas.
See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
Percentage of time you'll spend in different learning activities, each year:
| Year | Scheduled learning and teaching study | Independent study | Placement study | % check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27% | 65% | 8% | 100% |
| 2 | 27% | 65% | 8% | 100% |
Assessment
We use a range of assessment tools to reflect the different concepts, knowledge and skills we develop on the course. You can expect to be assessed using coursework and exams in both years.
See our full glossary of assessment terms.
Percentage of time you'll spend in different learning activities, each year:
| Year | Written exam assessment | Coursework assessment | Practical exam assessment | % check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30% | 65% | 5% | 100% |
| 2 | 19% | 50% | 31% | 100% |
Features
Placements
Students who go on work experience tend to graduate with better degrees. Experience also hones your skills, industry knowledge and professional network, making you a sought after graduate.
You'll go on 100 hours of placements in each year of this course, at either Bristol Zoo or another conservation organisation.
Previous students have worked with Oak and Furrows Wildlife Rescue Centre, Tree Life Centre, British Trust for Conservation Volunteers, Somerset Wildlife Trust, and Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.
We'll encourage you to take up volunteering roles to boost your experience further.
Get help to find a placement and support throughout from department staff and our award-winning careers service.
Fieldwork
Take part in real-world conservation projects and apply your academic knowledge to practical situations in the field.
Go on residential field trips in both years one in the UK and one in Europe.
If you progress to level three of the BSc(Hons) Integrated Wildlife Conservation course, you can choose to go on a self-funded two-week field trip to the Madagascan rainforest or to Cuba.
Study facilities
You'll be based in the Institute of Conservation Science and Learning at Bristol Zoo Gardens, which includes classrooms, a laboratory, IT facilities, a library with a large collection of natural history literature, and a student common room. There are facilities for disabled users.
As a UWE Bristol student, you'll also have access to our teaching and learning facilities, including extensive library resources, laboratories and student support facilities.
Learn more about UWE Bristol's facilities and resources.
Careers
Careers / Further study
FdSc Integrated Wildlife Conservation is excellent preparation for local, national and international careers in conservation.
If you want to progress to a full degree, you can go straight into level three of BSc(Hons) Integrated Wildlife Conservation after getting this qualification.
Get inspired
Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and find you graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.
We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.
Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.
Fees
Full Time Course
| Fees | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Home/EU-Full Time-Annual (Per Year) Fee | 9250 |
| Home/EU-Full Time-Module Fee (15 Credit) | 1156 |
| International-Full Time-Annual (Per Year) Fee | 12750 |
| International-Full Time-Module Fee (15 Credit) | 1594 |
Indicative Additional Costs
| Fees | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Additional Course Costs - Full Time - Home/EU - Indicative Maximum Cost Per year | 450 |
Part Time Course
| Fees | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Home/EU-Part Time-Module Fee (15 Credit) | 1156 |
Supplementary fee information
Additional costs
Additional costs are for items you could need during your studies that aren't covered by the standard tuition fee. These could be materials, textbooks, travel, clothing, software or printing.
Entry
Typical offers
- Tariff points: 64
- GCSE: For all applicants, Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Please note the University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.
- A-level subjects: A pass in an AS-Level science subject (Biology preferred). Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level.
- Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the science requirement for this course: Applied Science, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths, Use of Maths, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Science in the Environment, Statistics. For further information and advice please contact Admissions.
- EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: To include three units in a science subject (Biology preferred).
- Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; to include 15 level 3 credits in a Science subject (Biology preferred).
- Baccalaureate IB: A pass in a higher level science subject (Biology preferred).
Entry requirements
Read more about entry requirements.
How to apply
UCAS Extra: Apply for this programme through UCAS Extra between 25 February and 4 July 2018. We aim to give you a response to your application within 21 days.
Read more about undergraduate applications.
For further information
- Email: Admissions@uwe.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44(0)117 32 83333