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Marine and Freshwater Conservation (with integrated foundation year) BSc (Hons)

University of Cumbria

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Carlisle - Fusehill Street

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

An abundance of rivers, lakes and coastline on your doorstep will inspire your marine conservation degree studies and prepare you to make a difference to the environmental conservation of our planet.With a shortage of marine and freshwater scientists in the UK, there’s never been a better time to study to become a future expert in the world of marine biology and aquatic conservation.Our foundation year will build a solid base in scientific, intellectual, investigative skills and knowledge.


Course Overview

You’ll receive a thorough introduction to a range of marine and freshwater environments from upland springs to coastal zones. Once you’ve mastered the fundamental understanding of biodiversity and its conservation we’ll move on to the processes affecting the behaviour and characteristics of aquatic habitats. You’ll also be able to choose from a number of modules to suit your interests so you can tailor your own degree, backed up by laboratory and field-based teaching from research-active tutors to boost your practical and analytical skills. If you choose the ‘with placement’ version of the degree you will also complete a year away from campus, undertaking a UK or international placement; some of our former students have chosen to study in countries including Cambodia, Canada, Mexico and Montenegro. We also offer our students and abundance of conservation volunteering opportunities as well as field trips across the UK and overseas.


On this course you will...

- Benefit from the only UK conservation degrees taught inside a national park. This provides you with easy access to charismatic wildlife and diverse and distinctive habitats and ecosystems.- Be taught by experts in aquatic conservation, each with a wealth of experience in the conservation of marine and freshwater species and their habitats.- Enjoy small class sizes which allows us to provide a personal approach to teaching and student support.- Be actively involved in the reintroduction of endangered wildlife species in Cumbria. So you can gain hands-on experience in species reintroduction as part of your degree.- Study in a vibrant community within the landscape of the English Lake District. This provides amazing recreational opportunities and you will live and breathe conservation.


What you will learn

With a shortage of marine and freshwater scientists in the UK, there’s never been a better time to study to become a future expert in the world of aquatic conservation. So, we’ve designed you a unique course - with the guidance of professional environmental consultants and aquatic scientists - so you can study freshwater and marine conservation together in one degree.You'll be guided through the wonderful range of marine and freshwater environments to be found on our planet, from upland springs and freshwater lakes, through coastal environments to deep sea trenches.


Year One

- Essential University Skills 1- Essential Biology- Scientific Investigation- Essential University Skills 2- Environmental Sciences- Dynamic Earth


Year Two

- Conservation Skills & Practice- Introduction to Conservation Biology- Biodiversity 1- Biodiversity 2- Introduction to Ecology- Aquatic Environments


Year Three

- Biodiversity Monitoring- Evolution and Biogeography- Freshwater Ecology- Research Methods and Data Analysis- Marine Ecology- Conservation Genetics (Optional)- Geographic Information Systems (Optional)- Valuing the Environment (Optional)


Year Four

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 13,575per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University of Cumbria

  • University League Table

    122nd

  • Campus address

    University of Cumbria, Registered Office, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2HH, England

The advantages of a large university combined with hands-on learning in small groups, so tutors get to know students as individuals.
Teaching is led by practice, industry and research-informed academics with real-world experience, strong industry links and involvement in the latest research.
Locations in and close to a UNESCO World Heritage Site (the Lake District National Park) – Cumbria's campuses are near countryside, city and coast.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    17th out of 19 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 145
    116 76%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.84 77%

    13th

    5

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