Conservation and Community Engagement (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Gain the knowledge and skills to collaborate with local communities and develop successful conservation projects anywhere in the world.<br/><br/>It’s widely acknowledged in the conservation sector that community engagement is key to the success of conservation projects.<br/><br/>As a student at ARU in Writtle, you’ll learn about biodiversity and conservation science, and local and international conservation issues.<br/><br/>You’ll also develop practical skills in habitat and wildlife evaluation and management – learning how to plan and engage in viable projects.<br/><br/>Finally, you’ll develop skills to support education, science communication and human behaviour change.<br/><br/>Study on our rural campus and take the opportunity to get involved in conservation and community projects. You could consider joining the campus sustainability group, championing our hedgehog-friendly campus, or getting involved with the local Forest School.<br/><br/>There are a number of ways to study this course. As well as our 3-year full-time degree, you have the option of studying over:<br/><br/><br/>- 4 years including a foundation year, to gain a BSc<br/><br/><br/>You can apply through UCAS (UK students) or directly to us (international students).<br/><br/>All BSc students study the same modules (with the addition of foundation year modules for those taking the 4-year course).