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BSc (Hons) Forestry (Top-up) at University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: Institute of Science and Environment  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 Year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The only course of this type in the UK, this course allows you to further your forestry skills and develop professionally. Our course is perfect for you if you already have an HND or Foundation Degree in forestry or arboriculture and want to upgrade your skills and knowledge to obtain a BSc Honours Degree. Modules include: Dissertation; Forest Management Planning; Business Skills; Woodland Conservation (Optional); Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing (Optional); Advanced Silviculture (Optional).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A foundation degree or HND in a relevant subject. Applicants from courses based at institutions other than University of Cumbria will be assessed on their suitability depending upon the modules they have studied. Minimum entry: Foundation degree or HND Honours degree.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 14,900 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 1 Year

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