FdSc Animal Conservation
Foundation Degree Awarding Body: Plymouth University
This innovative and exciting Foundation Degree gives you the opportunity to study both land and marine animal conservation, making excellent use of the surrounding habitats we are fortunate to have on our doorstep, including Exmoor National Park, North Devon Biosphere Reserve and Lundy Island. You will work with external organisations on current conservation projects in the area, for example Freshwater Pearl Mussels with Devon Wildlife Trust and crayfish monitoring with Exmoor National Park.
You will learn by taking part in practical conservation field work, laboratory work, animal handling and behaviour observations. Throughout the course, you can expect to study a wide range of modules including animal health and disease, zoological conservation, behavioural ecology and wildlife management and rehabilitation.
The degree gives you the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to be able to leave the course competent in a wide range of fundamental conservation skills, from animal health to zoo conservation techniques. Students studying the FdSc Animal Conservation will engage in a variety of meaningful ecological and zoological work in the field enabling them to gain real work-based competencies.
Assessments for the course focus on identifying if you are both theoretically and practically able to perform at this level within this field of study. Assessment range from ecological field surveys and reports, plant and animal identification tests, laboratory write-ups, presentations and essays.
Progression
Upon successful completion of the FdSc Animal Conservation, students may be able to progress to the BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Science top-up year at Plymouth University1
. Entry Requirements
For information regarding entry requirements, please see page 9 or view full course details online.
Fact file: Location North Devon Campus
Duration
Two years, full-time Three years, part-time
Course code
D3H8 (full-time) UCAS institution code P51
For part-time option, apply direct to Petroc
Career Opportunities Zookeeper Ecologist Wildlife Rehabilitator
Fact file: Location
University Centre, Brannams Mid Devon Campus
Duration
Two years, full-time Three years, part-time
Available in Mid Devon
Course code
N101 (full-time) UCAS institution code P51
For part-time option, apply direct to Petroc
Career Opportunities Business Manager Marketing Manager Retail Manager
FdA Business
Foundation Degree Awarding Body: Plymouth University
Be confident and capable of tackling any business challenge with an array of management skills at your fingertips. This qualification enables students in full or part-time employment to achieve a business degree through flexible study. The course is designed for those who would like to improve their current skills through degree level study and aims to meet the employment needs of local businesses.
A distinctive feature of the FdA Business is the fact that a number of the module assessments relate directly to the career paths of the learners and give you the opportunity to apply a number of business related disciplines such as HRM, Finance and Marketing to real business case studies and situations. The course is delivered by staff with significant industry experience and you will study a wide range of modules including Economics, Management and Leadership, Corporate Strategy and Enterprise.
The method of assessment varies between modules and your lecturers will advise you of the method(s) to be used. This reflects the need to develop a range of different knowledge, understanding and skills.
Progression
Upon successful completion, students may be able to progress to the BA (Hons) Professional Development (Business and Management) at Petroc or the BA (Hons) Business at Plymouth University1
. Students can also
progress to careers in Administration, Management, Finance, Marketing and HR. Business degree graduates are very employable with over 90% of graduates entering full- time employment within six months of graduation.
Entry Requirements
For information regarding entry requirements, please see page 9 or view full course details online.
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