Ecology and Wildlife Conservation Integrated Foundation Year with Sandwich Placement - BSc (Hons)

University of Cumbria

If you’re passionate about wildlife and committed to protecting our natural world, our BSc (Hons) Ecology and Wildlife Conservation with Integrated Foundation Year and Sandwich Placement course will give you the knowledge and hands-on experience to tackle the global challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss. \Your journey begins with an introductory foundation year at our Carlisle Fusehill Street campus, designed to develop your skills, confidence, and core knowledge in a supportive environment. This year helps you build academic foundations, ensuring you’re fully prepared to progress smoothly into the undergraduate degree. \From year two, you'll study with us at our Ambleside campus-located in the Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site-where you’ll have access to exceptional fieldwork and laboratory resources. You'll be taught by passionate, research-active lecturers and gain first-hand experience working with conservation partners. \Our course provides over 180 hours of hands-on practical field and lab work to give you ecological, digital, and transferable skills aligned with industry standards. \The addition of a sandwich placement-which you’ll undertake during year four of your studies-allows you to apply your learning in a real-world context. You’ll gain hands-on experience, build your professional network, and develop the confidence and capabilities to thrive in the sector.\With our support and extensive professional connections, you’ll be well-prepared for a fulfilling career in environmental conservation.

Science and Environment