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.
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.
**Course Overview**
Study professional forestry at our National School of Forestry in the iconic Lake District National Park – a UNESCO ...
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/>- 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/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Ambleside
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D501
Institution Code
C99
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
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