FdSc Countryside Management at Harper Adams University

The World is facing a number of global crises – biodiversity loss, environmental degradation, climate change and threats to food and energy supplies. The FdSc Countryside Management provides the skills and knowledge necessary for graduates to work in the countryside sector. There is a focus on practical skills relevant to land management, wildlife conservation, and habitat management.

Department: Environment, Sustainability and Wildlife  |  Duration: Two years, full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Fundamentals of the Physical Environment, Ecological Principles, Professional Practice in Countryside Management, Environmental Survey and Field Skills, Skills for the Natural Scientist, Contemporary Issues in Sustainability. Year 2: Research Methods and Geographical Information Systems, Environmental Quality and Development, Countryside Recreation and Visitor Management, Practical Research Skills, Final Year Research Project - FdSc.

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