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On this degree, you’ll study the management of woodlands and forests for commercial, recreation, and conservation. Your course will include modules on silviculture, woodland ecology, forest health, and forest management planning. Practical hands-on experience backs up theory and there will be an opportunity to go on an exchange to Humbolt State University in California.
You’ll be well placed for a career as a professional forest manager both at home and overseas. The degree has a vocational focus and it is expected that as part of your course, you will acquire practical experience in forestry through employment, placements, work experience, and volunteer opportunities.
A-levels: CCC-BBC
T-levels: P (C+ in the Core) – M All subjects are accepted for entry to this course.
Access to HE: 45 Credits at Merit – 15 credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit
CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C
OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM – DMM
Scottish Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers
Irish LC Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers
Alternative routes: If don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Introduction to Managing Trees, Woods and Forests
Measuring Trees and Forests
Silviculture
Woodland Ecology
Forestry Fundamentals
Practical Forest Skills
Geographic Information Systems
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Managing Forest Operations
Forest Policy and Governance
Forest Health and Protection
People & Forests
Forest Plan
Dissertation
Advanced Silviculture
Business Skills
Woodland Conservation (Optional)
Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing (Optional)
Climate Smart Forestry (Optional)
The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).
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