Program Overview

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BSc (Hons) Forest Management

Get ready to shape and save the future of our environment, tackle critical issues and make a lasting impact on our planet. Learn from world-leading experts how to work with nature, not against it.

Course Overview

If you’re passionate about managing woodlands for the benefit of people and planet, our Forest Management degree offers the perfect blend of theory, practical skills and real-world application.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK, EU / EEA / International
• Course Location: Ambleside
• Institute: Institute of Science and Environment
• UCAS Code: D500
• Delivery Style: In-Person
• Course Duration: Full-time: 3 Years
• Study Options: Forest Management (with sandwich year)
• Course Start Point: September
• Award: BSc (Hons)

Entry Requirements

• 104-120 UCAS Tariff Points
• GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C or above
• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and Adult Numeracy are also accepted

Qualifications

• A-levels: BBD - BBB
• T-levels: P (C+) – M
• Access to HE: 30 credits at Distinction, 6 at Merit and 9 at Pass
• CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: B
• OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM – DDM
• Scottish Highers: BBBC-AABB
• Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – A2, B1x3

Tuition Fees

• £9,535 - UK (2025-2026)
• £14,900 - International (2025-2026)

Funding

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Course Structure

What you will learn

Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters, the forestry sector's professional body, the course will teach you about the management of forests and woodlands for commercial, recreation, and conservation objectives.

Year one

• Introduction to Managing Trees, Woods and Forests
• Measuring Trees and Forests
• Silviculture
• Woodland Ecology
• Wood Utilisation and Processing
• Forestry Fundamentals
• Practical Forest Skills

Year two

• Geographic Information Systems
• Research Methods and Data Analysis
• Managing Forest Operations
• Forest Policy and Governance
• Forest Health and Protection
• People & Forests

Year three

• Forest Plan
• Dissertation
• Advanced Silviculture
• Business Skills
• Woodland Conservation (Optional)
• Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing (Optional)
• Climate Smart Forestry (Optional)

Teaching & Assessment

How you will learn

Throughout your degree programme, a range of learning and teaching approaches are used to match the way that you learn.

How you will be assessed

While most assessment is individual, there are opportunities for group-working, particularly in outdoor practical sessions where data is collected.

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs. For example all students will need to purchase stationery and may wish to purchase some text books. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc. although such features are usually options within the course.

• Books and Journals: £50 - £100 per year
• Stationery: £30 - £40 per year
• Clothing and Equipment: weatherproof items, sturdy walking boots, rucksack, etc.