The Programme

This programme examines environmental issues such as climate change, air and water pollution, renewable energy, recycling, rural socio-economics, ecology and biodiversity. The focus is on the application of environmental technology to conserve the natural environment and resources, thereby curbing the negative impacts of human activity.

What You Study

• Academic and Professional Skills
• Personal Development Planning
• Work-Based Learning
• Sustainability
• Water and Environmental Management
• Principles of Ecology
• Sustainable Crop and Livestock Production
• Personal Development Planning
• Sustainability
• Waste Management and Recycling
• Plant and Soil Science
• Renewables

Special Features

This Foundation Degree will be supported by the extensive facilities offered by the College

People who take this course could go on to

Progress to the final year of a degree programme after completion of a short bridging programme, courses which may be of particular interest include the BSc (Hons) Agricultural Resource Management and the BSc (Hons) Environmental Conservation among others. Take a job in the environmental sector or as an environmental project manager for a general company.

Entry Requirements

Successful applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of 120 UCAS points at Advanced Level (60 at A2) or Level 3 Extended Diploma or Equivalent plus satisfactory reference plus other any specific criteria agreed at validation. Life experience will also be taken in to account when considering applications from mature students. In the interests of widening participation admissions tutors have discretion to admit applicants with lower qualifications if they can show that they are likely to be successful on the course and an admissions assessment may be used in certain circumstances.

How to Apply

Apply for the full-time course through UCAS using code F750.Entry onto the part-time course is by direct application to the College 0800 731 8281.

Duration

3 years part-time