Wildlife Conservation (with foundation year)

Nottingham Trent University

This course is an integrated foundation degree, where you'll progress onto our BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation course, once you successfully complete your foundation year.Our integrated foundation degrees offer a unique gateway to our BSc courses for those who currently don't meet the degree-level entry criteria. The foundation year acts as a launch pad, supporting you with the transition to university learning. Anticipate a year filled with the development of robust study skills, increased confidence in tackling intricate problems, and the cultivation of independent learning. Rest assured, by the end of this transformative year, you'll emerge well-prepared for the exhilarating challenges that await you at degree level.You will learn about the theory and practice of species conservation through a range of lectures, practicals and fieldwork combining the scientific principles of animal function and behaviour with conservation biology. You’ll explore current areas of global concern, including the effects of habitat loss on wild species, alongside approaches to their conservation. This course will give you sound knowledge of ecological processes and theories while developing the skills to identify, monitor and manage wild animals and their habitats.Throughout the course, you will have the chance to participate in many exciting field courses. You will have the opportunity to visit South Africa, southern Spain and Pembrokeshire, where you will learn about the unique biodiversity of savannah, montane and coastal ecosystems, respectively. You will also experience a range of non-residential field trips to various local and national sites of importance to nature. For example, you will study the behaviour of British wildlife such as red deer and grey seals as well as exotic animals such as Barbary macaques.You will have the opportunity to undertake a year-long industry sandwich placement in the conservation sector between your third and final year, providing an excellent opportunity to explore an aspect of ecology or conservation that interests you while increasing your employability prospects.

School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Science