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Woodland Ecology and Conservation (with integrated foundation year)

BSc · The University of Cumbria · 4 years

Woodland Ecology and Conservation (with integrated foundation year)

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The University of Cumbria

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MOnot published
SATISFACTION84%
CONTINUATION90%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS45%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 26% of the work its graduates go into (Moderate).

About this course

Woodland ecology and conservation addresses one of the most urgent challenges facing the natural world: how to protect and restore complex ecosystems at a time when biodiversity loss and climate change are reshaping the planet's living systems. Woodlands are not simply collections of trees; they are intricate ecological communities supporting thousands of species of plants, fungi, invertebrates, birds, and mammals, and they play a vital role in carbon storage, water regulation, and the provision of habitat connectivity across landscapes. Understanding how woodlands function, how they respond to disturbance, and how conservation and management interventions can be designed and evaluated requires scientific rigour and practical fieldwork skills. At the University of Cumbria, this four-year full-time degree includes an integrated foundation year, which introduces you to the scientific prin

Where its graduates go

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  • 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).