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Animal Conservation Management (Top-up)
- BSc (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Bath Spa University
Course summary
This programme will enable you to use previously gained skills and level 5 qualifications, such as a relevant Foundation Degree/HND to become skilled and qualified in the fields of animal management, conservation science, behaviour and welfare.
Within the BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Management you will examine the scientific principles and impact of conservation practices and how they promote natural animal behaviour. The genetic considerations behind activities such as conservation programme design will be explored. Your professional practice will be developed using a wide range of species and conservation methods to enable the application of theory to practical situations such as sampling techniques and conservation programme design critique.
This course will equip you with the scientific knowledge and practical skills for a range of areas within the animal industry focusing on: conservation biology and management.
Professional development will build upon your previous studies and is embedded within this programme to enable you to further develop your skills set upon entering the animal management industry. Professional development will encompass practical skills development, graduate skills development and transferable skills development.
The unique selling point of this programme incorporates the strong partnership University Centre Weston has developed with Puxton Park. Students will experience a practical provision that is based in an active working business. In addition to this, Puxton Park have a wide range of species held for conservation, agricultural and domestic purposes, providing students with the opportunity to work with a variety of species in a range of contexts.
Modules
Data Analysis and Conservation 20 credits
Environmental extremes and diversity of life 20 credits
Conservation and wildlife management 20 credits
Dissertation 40 credits
Behavioural ecology and conservation 20 credits
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- ACMA
- Institution code:
- W47
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Centre Weston has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- ACMA
- Institution code:
- W47
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
HND (BTEC) - M
Must be in a relative subject area included Biological Science or Animal based subject area.
Contextual admissions
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This programme is a top up BSc (Hons) and all applicants need to have achieved a level 5 qualification in a relevant subject area to be considered for this programme.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13900 | Year 1 |
| International | £13900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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