Forestry (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

Looking to develop in a career where you protect the world around you every day? Our BSc Forestry Top-Up programme provides a path into the forestry profession so you gain all the practical know-how to work in a truly worthwhile and rewarding sector.<br/><br/>And, from our campus in Ambleside, you’ll have the opportunity to study in woodlands managed for conservation, timber production and social benefits - all within easy access.<br/><br/>**Course Overview**<br/><br/>Study professional forestry at our National School of Forestry in the iconic Lake District National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site just minutes from our Ambleside Campus. Gain the skills to start a career in a sector crucial for biodiversity, society and the economy, with a pathway into the National School of Forestry.<br/><br/>**On this course you will...**<br/><br/><br/>- Develop hands-on skills with our 150 hours of work experience.<br/><br/><br/>- Get accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters.<br/><br/><br/>- Use the latest forestry technology, such as remote sensing and drones during your studies, to enhance your employability.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefits from our more than 50 years experience educating and training professional and award-winning foresters.<br/><br/><br/>- Boost your employability through our excellent links with the Royal Forestry Society, Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) and many other forestry organisations.<br/><br/><br/>**What you will learn**<br/><br/>The only course of this type in the UK, this course allows you to further your forestry skills and develop professionally. Our course is perfect for you if you already have an HND or Foundation Degree in forestry or arboriculture and want to upgrade your skills and knowledge to obtain a BSc Honours Degree. There is also the opportunity to gain professional accreditation through the Institute of Chartered Foresters, the forestry sector professional body.<br/><br/>Our National School of Forestry, based in the iconic Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the ideal place to explore the science and practice of managing forests. Youll live and learn on our friendly Ambleside campus, the only university campus in a national park, and also home to the Centre for National Parks and Protected Areas.<br/><br/>**Year one**<br/><br/><br/>- Dissertation<br/><br/><br/>- Forest Management Planning<br/><br/><br/>- Business Skills<br/><br/><br/>- Woodland Conservation (Optional)<br/><br/><br/>- Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing (Optional)<br/><br/><br/>- Advanced Silviculture (Optional)<br/>