Course Overview

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.

General Eligibility

• GCSEs: C/4 -Maths. Functional Skills level 2 - Maths and Adult Numeracy.

• 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.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).