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Wildlife and Conservation Management HNC

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

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  • Qualification

    Higher National Certificate - HNC

  • Location

    North, West and Hebrides

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Years

Course summary

Land use impacts and human activity have put pressure on the world’s environments. Do you want to help Scotland lead the way against climate change and transition to a net zero economy? This course will help you to become multi skilled, have a broad understanding of nature and climate issues and prepare you to pivot towards to the large range of employment opportunities in the fast-growing and dynamic green economy. The learning will encompass important activities such as peatland restoration, habitat monitoring, conservation, land management and sustainable wildlife management. You might want to embrace this learning experience to get into new employment or develop new workplace skills to use in your current employed role. Either way our curriculum team are a leading force in contemporary land-based education, and they will guide you through the most direct route to achieve your goals. You’ll gain: - Experience of using wildlife management techniques in a work-based setting. Knowledge and understanding of a broad range of UK species, habitats and their management - Understanding of the role of public engagement in land use planning and conservation of biological diversity - Understanding the physical landscape, the processes which created it and the effects on the distribution of habitats- Access to a network of wildlife management professionals throughout Scotland - The ability to work and study in a flexible way from anywhere in Scotland

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 8,775per year

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University information

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

  • Campus address

    University of the Highlands and Islands, UHI House, Old Perth Road, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3JH, Scotland

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Situated across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, students are given the chance to experience and be inspired by stunning study locations.
Academic opportunities at every level from English language learning programmes to undergraduate courses, postgraduate degrees and research.
On-campus study across the Highlands and Islands, plus courses accessible from anywhere in the world for those looking to join UHI's online student community.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    73rd out of 73 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    112 53%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    6th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    46th

    35

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