BSc (Hons) Forest Management with Placement
Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-01 | - |
2026-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Program Details: BSc (Hons) - Forest Management (with sandwich year)
Course Overview
On this degree, you’ll study the management of woodlands and forests for commercial, recreation, and conservation. Your course will include modules on silviculture, woodland ecology, forest health, and forest management planning. Practical hands-on experience backs up theory and there will be an opportunity to go on an exchange to Humbolt State University in California.
Key Details
- Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK, EU / EEA / International
- Course Location: Ambleside
- Institute: Institute of Science and Environment
- UCAS Code: D504
- Delivery Style: In-Person
- Course Duration: Full-time: 4 Years
- Study Options: Forest Management
- Course Start Point: September
- Award: BSc (Hons)
- More information: Programme Specification, Prospectus
- Open Days: Ambleside, All
Minimum 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
Tuition Fees
- 2025-2026: £9,535 (UK), £14,900 (International)
- Placement Year fee 2025-2026: £1,905 (Home), £2,980 (Overseas)
Related Courses
- BSc (Hons) - Forest Management
- BSc (Hons) Forest Management Integrated Foundation Year
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
- Work placement
Year four
- 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
- Fieldwork reports
- Computer-based assessments
- Problem-solving exercises
- Devising plans
- Oral, audio-visual, and poster presentations
- Dissertations
- Group work
- Unseen examinations
- Open-book examinations
Qualifications
Entry Requirements
- GCSEs: Maths at C/4 or above
- 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
Fair Admissions
When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application.
Selection Criteria
As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to this programme.
Contextual Admissions
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Returning to Education
If you are over 21 and returning to study after being in relevant employment for a minimum of 3 years and do not meet the published entry requirements for Year 1 of our degree courses, please do not assume you are not qualified to join us.
Language requirements
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Fees & Funding
Tuition Fees
- 2025-2026: £9,535 (UK), £14,900 (International)
- Placement Year fee 2025-2026: £1,905 (Home), £2,980 (Overseas)
International Finance
At the University of Cumbria, we offer affordable tuition fees for international and EU students.
Additional Costs
- Books and Journals: £50-£100 per year
- Stationery: £30-£40 per year
- Clothing and Equipment: £500-£1000 (optional)
University of Cumbria
Overview:
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