Are you passionate, engaged and want to protect animals and their habitats? We are here to help, with an animal conservation degree designed by researchers renowned for their expertise in the science of wildlife conservation. You will live, learn and study in the Lake District surrounded by rare and charismatic species – including ospreys, red and roe deer, otters, red squirrels and Atlantic salmon – in a diverse range of ecosystems and habitats, including Atlantic oak woodlands (Britain’s own rainforest).
In this course, you will...
Nature Conservation
Study at your own pace
The course focuses on keeping bees for their own sake, rather than simply for the products of their labour. (Although if there is a surplus of honey, we will be pleased to have some for ourselves!) A revolutionary beekeeping course about sustainable, chemical-free, 'natural' beekeeping, with no…
Nature Conservation
Study at your own pace
In partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), Andy McIndoe (Chelsea Flower Show Gold record holder) will teach you how to create a beautiful garden which is a haven for wildlife. Learn how to create a garden for wildlife and how to attract attracts birds, bees, insects, butterflies…
Forestry + Woodlands
Starts September 2024
Climate change and biodiversity loss are the twin challenges of our time. Study a woodland ecology and conservation degree to become part of the solution by gaining expertise in forest management, biodiversity and woodland conservation.
Water + Catchments
Starts September 2024
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…
Rewilding and reintroductions
Wild Futures: Careers with The Wildlife Trusts
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