Conservation and Community Engagement - BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

ARU Writtle's BSc (Hons) in Conservation and Community Engagement equips students with the knowledge and skills to collaborate with communities and develop successful conservation projects globally. The program emphasizes community engagement, research methods, habitat management, and wildlife conservation skills. Graduates are prepared for careers in conservation, environmental consulting, wildlife rehabilitation, and community engagement.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

ARU Writtle's BSc (Hons) in Conservation and Community Engagement aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to collaborate with local communities and develop successful conservation projects anywhere globally. It recognizes the importance of community engagement for the success of conservation initiatives.

Outline:

Year 1

• Personal and Professional Wellbeing (30 credits)
• Fundamentals of Biology (30 credits)
• Environmental Policy (15 credits)
• Human-Animal Interaction (15 credits)
• Science Communication (15 credits)
• Ecology and Evolution (15 credits)

Year 2

• Research Methods (15 credits)
• Plant-Animal Interactions (15 credits)
• Habitat Management (15 credits)
• Animal Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming (15 credits)
• Wildlife Conservation Skills (15 credits)
• Nature and Human Wellbeing (15 credits)
• Community Engagement (15 credits)
• Residential Field Trip (15 credits)

Year 3

• Capstone Project (30 credits)
• People Management, Training and Support (15 credits)
• Conservation Planning and Development (15 credits)
• Applied Issues in Wildlife Conservation (15 credits)
• Decolonising Conservation (15 credits)
• Behaviour Change (15 credits)
• Applied Engagement, Education and Advocacy (15 credits)

Assessment:

Students' progress is evaluated through various methods, including:

• Practical assessments
• Examinations (multiple choice and essay questions)
• Presentations (individual and group)
• Essays and technical reports
• Assessed seminars
• Case studies
• Experimental work and laboratory reports
• Poster presentations
• Debates
• Dissertation

Teaching:

• The program is taught by experienced tutors who provide encouragement and feedback.
• Students have access to extensive library and IT resources.
• Support is available for study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
• Social spaces on campus include a restaurant, coffee shop, and recreation center.

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for various career paths in conservation and community engagement, including:

• Conservation officer
• Environmental consultant
• Wildlife rehabilitator
• Education officer
• Community engagement specialist

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

• £9,250

International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

• £13,900

Payment:

• You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments.
• We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter.