Long Training Courses (MSc, Degree and day release)
If you're think of a career in countryside or conservation then it's
probably that you'll need some specialist training. This page has
details of some of the many longer courses available, suitable for all
levels from MSc for people looking to change career to NVQs offered free
in return for voluntary work. the courses are subdivded according
to content.
Land and Countryside Management
Level 1 Diploma In Environmental Conservation
Introduction to conservation work, covering habitat management,
planting, constructing footpaths, teamwork, H&S & transporting
resources. This is delivered alongside a certificate in Functional
Skills. 2 days per week for 40 weeks with a strong practical focus.
Requires reasonable levels of fitness. Further details: Gill Wilde,
Training Coordinator, 0115 9313316
g.wilde@btcv.org.uk
Level 2 Diploma Environmental Conservation
A more advanced course offering an opportunity to gain experience in
surveying work, planning & delivering environmental projects,
environmental good practice, communication & H&S. 2 days per week for 40
weeks with a strong practical focus. Requires reasonable levels of
fitness. Further details: Gill Wilde, Training Coordinator, 0115 9313316
g.wilde@btcv.org.uk
L1 and Level 2 Diplomas in Environmental Training
Hands-on practical courses tackling real tasks on Sussex sites. 2
days each week from September to Easter. Level 1 - learn skills such as
habitat management, H&S, tool maintenance. Level 2 includes ranger
skills such as surveying & managing vols. Based near Bexhill, Lewes &
Chichester. Contact
s.meyer@btcv.org.uk for details.
MSc Land Management
04/10/2010 - 30/09/2011
With options in Ecological Conservation, Land Reclamation and
Restoration, Natural Resource Management, and Soil Management, this
course integrates our current scientific understanding of environmental
processes with relevant social,
economic and management subjects to provide an integrated approach to
land use.
www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/lm?id=cjs +44 (0) 1234 754086
appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk
MSc in the Conservation of
Historic Gardens and Cultural Landscapes
with the University of Bath
This is a unique Masters
programme being the only one in the UK to provide analytical and
practical skills in the theory and practice of garden and cultural
landscape conservation and management. For more information
http://www.bath.ac.uk/ace/MSc-Conservation-Gdns/
Graduate Diploma in Conservation and
Project Administration
You can't
get a job in conservation without previous experience, but you
can't get relevant experience without a job! Sounds familiar?
This one year course combines taught modules at UEA in Norwich
and work experience at World Land Trust in Suffolk. See
http://www.worldlandtrust.org/education/uea.htm
for more details. (CJS10)
MSc Environmental Management at Birkbeck
University of London
Offers the opportunity to acquire & develop the
broad understanding & competence necessary to manage protected areas (eg
nature reserves) & the wider countryside. European focus. Part-time
over two years, based on occasional weekend meetings (Fri/Sat), a full
time residential week in each year (alternating upland/lowland) a choice
of specialist modules & an independent project dissertation.
environment@bbk.ac.uk http://www.bbk.ac.uk/environment/prospective/
Countryside Management BTEC National Award
at Shipley College. Gain skills and knowledge relevant to environmental
and countryside projects through this one day a week course. Units
studied include Principles of Ecology, Habitat Management, Sustainable
Development and an Individual Project. Admission by interview. Telephone
01274 327281 or email
SYates@shipley.ac.uk
BTCV
in the South West is offering NVQ Level 2 Environmental Conservation
(also Level 1 Horticulture in some locations) FREE to people who can
volunteer for around 2 days a week. These practical courses run
throughout the year. Contact Zoe Richards on 0117 929 8488 /
z.richards@btcv.org.uk for more information.
Walford & North Shropshire College
At
our Walford Campus, Baschurch (nr Shrewsbury) we offer the following
courses: BTEC National Diploma in Countryside Management; Apprenticeship
in Gamekeeping & Wildlife Management; HNC & HND in Wildlife &
Countryside; BSC (Hons) in Wildlife & Countryside; Various Legislative
Tests; Foundation Degree in Wildlife & Countryside. 01939 262100
enquires@wnsc.ac.uk www.wnsc.ac.uk
BTCV has vacancies
on their NVQ Level 2 in Environmental Conservation in Avon,
Gloucester and Exeter. You will need to volunteer for 2 days a week for
9-12 months, but the course itself is free. Contact Bekki Farrar tel:
0117 9298488 or email:
B.Farrar@btcv.org.uk
MSc in Environmental Management
(PG Cert, PG Dip and MSc) at Liverpool Hope University is relevant to
all who are interested in managing the environment, allowing them to
become skilled, informed, professional contributors to a sustainable
future that conserves biodiversity. Flexible delivery for full and part
time students see
http://www.hope.ac.uk/postgrad
MSc Conservation and
Biodiversity at
University of Exeter
Modules target both research and
practical conservation skills. Substantial research component with
extensive fieldwork opportunities. Significant input from
conservationists from organisations including Marine Conservation
Society, Natural England, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and RSPB.
Excellent employment record; over 80% sectoral employment within one
year of graduation.
www.exeter.ac.uk/biosciences/postgraduate
MSc in Environmental Management
with University of Ulster
Develop your career and update your skills by studying EIA, biodiversity
management, pollution monitoring and environmental decision-making
online in our distance-learning MSc course. For full details see
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/es or
contact
a.cooper@ulster.ac.uk
B.Sc. Hons Environmental &
Natural Resource Management
Explores linkages between the
science and the management of the environment. Students get an in-depth
scientific knowledge of the earth’s systems: biosphere, hydrosphere,
geosphere and the atmosphere. Includes topics covered Conservation &
Biodiversity, Water Management, Field studies, Waste & Energy,
Ornithology. Work placement. Contact:
http://www.tippinst.ie/courses/nrm/index.htm or
http://www.mikemaunsell.net
Professional Training Courses
at Moulton College
First
Diplomas: Agriculture; Countryside and Environment. National Awards in:
Agriculture; Farm Mechanisation; Countryside Management. National
Diplomas in: Agriculture; Farm Mechanisation; Countryside Management.
Foundation Degrees in: Agriculture and Land Management; Conservation and
Land Management. Bachelor of Sciences (Hons) in: Applied Conservation
Biology; Land Management. Mark Wallington 01604 491131 ex 399
markw@moulton.ac.uk
www.moulton.ac.uk
NVQ Level 2 Environmental
Conservation FREE
The BTCV in Dorset are
able to offer FREE places on the NVQ Level 2 in Environmental
Conservation to unpaid volunteers over the age of 16. It takes 9-12
months to complete, 2 days a week. Contact Kirsty on 01202 632101,
email
dorset@btcv.org.uk visit:
http://www2.btcv.org.uk/display/btcv_dorset
Postgraduate Diploma & MSc in Countryside
Management/ Protected Area Management
at University of London, Birkbeck. Acquire &
develop broad understanding of the knowledge & skills needed for
managing protected areas of the environment, incl natural, cultural &
recreational sites. Based on weekends (approx 1 weekend every 5 or 6
weeks) in London & residential modules elsewhere
environment@bbk.ac.uk
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/environment/prospective/
Arboriculture
The University of Northampton
offer a 2-year Arboriculture Foundation degree. This course is
suitable for those seeking to upgrade and extend their knowledge in
aspects of tree care and management. For further information contact:
Freephone 0800 358 2232 Email
study@northampton.ac.uk Web
www.northampton.ac.uk
Agriculture
MSc by Research
Agricultural and Environmental Engineering - 04/10/2010 - 30/09/2011
Agricultural and
environmental engineering is a multi-national, worldwide industry. As
technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, engineers are required
to possess wide-ranging skills and expertise to optimise the performance
of machinery and enhance the sustainability of land and the environment
www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/postgraduatestudy/mscbyresearch/aee?id=cjs
+44 (0) 1234 754086
appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk
Environment Education
Level 3 Forest School Leader Training run
by the Bishops Wood Centre
5 days over 5 weeks, 11, 18, 25 November, 2 & 9 December 2010.
Practical Skills Assessment 3, 10 & 17 February 2011.
12, 19, 26 January 2011. Practical Skills Assessment 16, 23 & 30
March 2011.
01299 250513
bishopswoodcourses@worcestershire.gov.uk
www.bishopswoodcentre.org.uk
Level 2 Forest School Leader Training run
by the Bishops Wood Centre
5 days over 5 weeks, 28 April, 5, 12, 19 & 26 May 2011. 01299 250513
bishopswoodcourses@worcestershire.gov.uk www.bishopswoodcentre.org.uk
Wilderness Training.
The Course is a values driven introduction to wilderness and the
underpinning ethics. We aim to ensure all students leave with an innate
understanding of Wilderness and the part it play’s in our future. The
instructors are all full wilderness guides passionately dedicated to
preserving our natural environment.
www.wildernessfoundation.org.uk
Level 3 Forest School Leader
Qualification at Bishops
Wood Centre
Enables practitioner to lead gps of
children/young people. Incl pedagogy & its application to Forest School,
fire & tool use, risk & site impact assessments & sustainability. 5 days
with a 3 day practical skills assessment. 01299 250513
bishopswoodcourses@worcestershire.gov.uk
Level 2 Assistant Leader Qualification
at Bishops Wood Centre
Enables practitioner to
assist a qualified leader. Course covers 3 broad areas incl: Child
development & learning in the outdoors; practical work in outdoor areas
& personal development & learning. 5 days over 5 weeks.
01299 250513
bishopswoodcourses@worcestershire.gov.uk
Ecology, Biodiversity - includes survey techniques
The Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation II
course is designed to obtain national accreditation while in the work
place. Whether to develop a career or interest it reflects the
skills obtained from your volunteer work. It replaces, but based on, the
NVQ award; a competence-based qualification. Location is Torbay & South
Devon Enquire:
d.kent@btcv.org.uk or 07740 899604
BTEC HND in Environmental
Conservation at Belfast Metropolitan College
This course is a well-balanced mixture of theory &
practical classes as well as visits to Countryside Recreation, Visitors
centres & the Law Courts. In addition practical field courses in Ecology
& Land Use take place. Units studied include: Principles of Ecology &
Environmental management.
www.belfastmet.ac.uk (CJS)
MSc Geographical Information Management 04/10/2010 - 30/09/2011
Geographical
information management is an exciting and rapidly growing branch of
information technology, incorporating satellite remote sensing, aerial
photography, Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning
Systems, to derive information which is essential for the management of
the earth’s resources.
www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/gim?id=cjs +44 (0) 1234 754086
appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk
Field Techniques
for Surveying Vegetation
University of Oxford
CPD Centre online tutor-led training to enable students & practitioners
in conservation to conduct vegetation surveys. This is the first of a
series of postgraduate level online courses on ecological survey
techniques. February to March 2010. Cost £250. 01865 286953
climate@conted.ox.ac.uk
Acorn Ecology Certificate in
Ecological Consultancy with Acorn Ecology Ltd
This course comprises a series of field-skills courses & tutorials,
combined with an element of career planning & goal-setting aimed at
launching your ecological consultancy career. The course is designed to
fit around working full time & is a real practical alternative to a
Master’s course.
www.acornecology.co.uk
9, 16, 23, 30 October 2009
Autumn Bird Identification at the
Moelyci Environmental Centre
A series of 4 half day session
9am – 1pm focussing on Autumn birds. Suitable for all levels of
experience. Price £120 +VAT. Find out more on
www.moelyci.org.uk or telephone
01248 602793
MSc Evolutionary and
Behavioural Ecology at
University of Exeter
Prepares graduates for a future
research career, with many of our students securing a PhD position
before they finish. Students are integrated into our Behaviour and
Evolutionary Genetics research groups and make genuine contributions to
the field of evolutionary and behavioural ecology. Programme includes a
field course in Africa.
www.exeter.ac.uk/biosciences/postgraduate
MSc
Sustainable Uplands
MSc
full, part time or single CPD modules which provide students with a
unique awareness of upland environments and the interacting
environmental, economic and social drivers of change. Students will be
trained to deploy a wide range of skills and tools to manage the land,
water and human related resources.
Contact: Dr Lois Mansfield
lois.mansfield@cumbria.ac.uk or 01768-893567 or
www.cumbria.ac.uk/courses/coursesearch2008 for more details
Graduate Diploma in Ecology & Conservation
at University of London, Birkbeck
Provides informed & integrated understanding of the
diversity & organisation of life, the interrelationships between
organisms & their environment & of the UK & international political,
social, legislative & administrative framework of conservation.
Based mainly on evening taught modules in London. environment@bbk.ac.uk
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/environment/prospective/
Botany and Horticulture
Level 3 National certificate in Sustainable
Horticulture.
New for September 2010 Accredited certificate with practical
experience on pioneering horticultural projects, including renowned
Dartington Hall heritage gardens, forest gardens, and a market garden
developing low carbon growing techniques. A partnership with Duchy and
Schumacher College. Contact Lou Rainbow on 01803 860058
RHS Level 2
Certificate in Horticulture
Running over 40 days in
Edinburgh with
Royal
Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The
basic qualification in horticulture, a one year part-time course, taught
on Wednesday mornings, evenings or distance learning. 0131 248 2937
education@rbge.org.uk
www.rbge.org.uk/education
RBGE Diploma
in Botanical Illustration
Running over 32 days in
Edinburgh with
Royal
Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Aims to broaden
students’ observational drawing,
pen and ink, and painting skills necessary to accurately represent
botanical subjects of many types, suitable for scientific publications
or interpretation. Tuesdays, 10.00 am - 3.30 pm. 0131 248 2937
education@rbge.org.uk
www.rbge.org.uk/education
Beginning
Botany
On 8 Wednesday evenings with
Royal
Botanic Garden Edinburgh, investigate the classification,
function and ecology of familiar plant groups, using living plants from
the botanic garden. 0131 248 2937
education@rbge.org.uk
www.rbge.org.uk/education
RBGE
Certificate in Practical Field Botany with
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
An introduction to the range of
practical skills used to carry out field collection, surveying,
identification, preservation and curation of plant specimens. the course
is run over 8 days, either spread over Thursdays or Saturdays, in
Edinburgh / east Kilbride or as a residential course.. 0131 248 2937
education@rbge.org.uk
www.rbge.org.uk/education
RGBE Diploma in Herbology with
Royal
Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Taught on Tuesdays from September - June, herbology
is the study of herbs, their medicinal properties, as well as their
cultivation, traditional uses, ecology & conservation.
0131 248 2937
education@rbge.org.uk
www.rbge.org.uk/education
MSc by Research
(in Plant and Environmental Sciences)
This practical
course is based on a single research project under the training and
supervision of one of our Research Leaders. Research at Warwick HRI is
interdisciplinary and ranges from fundamental laboratory science to
field-based applied horticulture. For more details visit
www.warwick.ac.uk/go/whri/study/mscresearch
MSc Plant
Bioscience for Crop Production
This course will
develop your cutting-edge research skills across a range of plant
science disciplines. The latest bioscience techniques will be taught
from a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines and analysed in the
context of modern commercial practices. Email
whri.msc@warwick.ac.uk or
visit
www.warwick.ac.uk/go/whri/study/mscbioscience
MSc Enterprise
in Horticulture
This course is
designed for those seeking a career in business relating to growing,
supplying and marketing fresh horticultural produce in a competitive
world market. For more details email
whri.msc@warwick.ac.uk or visit
www.warwick.ac.uk/go/whri/study/mscenterprise
Grow Your Own Food Course
Starts September 15th at the
Moelyci Environmental Centre
A 2 hour x 30 week course that
will lead to OCN credits. This is an innovative course run in
partnership between Moelyci and Coleg Menai. Contact Moelyci for more
information. www.moelyci.org.uk
or telephone 01248 602793
Grow Your Own Food Course -
advanced Starts September 15th at the
Moelyci Environmental Centre
A 2 hour x 30 week course that
will lead to OCN credits. This course is aimed at people with
significant growing experience and/or completed the Grow Your Own Food
Course. Contact Moelyci for more information.
www.moelyci.org.uk or telephone
01248 602793
Sept 09 – Sept 10: MSc / PG
Dip, The Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants at the
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh / University
of Edinburgh
Provides a thorough
understanding of traditional and modern approaches to pure and applied
taxonomy, fundamental to the conservation of plants and their habitats.
www.rbge.org.uk/education
August 2009: RHS Level 2
Certificate in Horticulture, 40 days
Starting 1 September 2009,
RGBE Diplomas in Garden Design (36 days); Botanical Illustration
(32 days) and Herbology (34 days)
At and by
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Contact them at: 0131 248 2973 or
education@rbge.org.uk
www.rbge.org.uk/education
Marine and Coastal
Newcastle University: Marine Masters Programmes
Marine and coastal areas around the world now face unprecedented
pressures – are you looking for a challenge? Open up diverse career
opportunities in the UK and around the world with one of our successful
marine masters programmes. Apply now for ‘International Marine
Environmental Consultancy’
www.ncl.ac.uk/marine/postgrad/taught/IMEC.htm or ‘Tropical Coastal
Management’
www.ncl.ac.uk/marine/postgrad/taught/tropical.htm
Our
MSc course in Marine Environmental Management at the University
of York, provides the latest thinking for achieving long-term viability
of marine resources
http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/eeem/gsp/mem. Learn how marine
ecosystems work, why fisheries management so often fails, and how marine
reserves can protect ocean life. For details contact Julie Hawkins
jph7@york.ac.uk
Planning
MSc in Town Planning with Newcastle
University
This MSc programme is designed to give you the
academic & professional core knowledge, understanding, skills and
experience to allow you to practice professionally as a town and country
planner. For further information please visit our website
www.apl.ncl.ac.uk
Sustainability, energy, recycling and waste
MA in Sustainable Development Advocacy
A highly innovative one year full or three year part-time programme
with experiential and work based learning at its heart. Based in
Hereford and validated by University of Worcester. For more information:
www.advocatingchange.org.uk
Christianne Wakeham, MA Programme Leader - The Bulmer Foundation 01432
294112 / 07770 644270
MSc Architecture: Advanced Environmental & Energy Studies
at the Graduate School of the Environment.
Starting March or September 2010, a long-standing, popular Masters
course conducted at the Centre for Alternative Technology in conjunction
with the University of East London, exploring the relationship between
people, technology & the environment, with particular focus on the
environmental impact of buildings. 01654 705981
www.cat.org.uk/graduateschool
msc.aees@cat.org.uk
Also available by
Distance Learning (+44) 1654 703065
distance.learning@cat.org.uk
MSc Renewable Energy & the Built Environment
Starting in September 2010, examining the theory & practice of
renewable energy technologies with special reference to the built
environment. Places this topic within the political, economic & social
background of energy issues, including global examination of energy
provision, consumption, climate change & local environmental
considerations. 01654 705981
www.cat.org.uk/graduateschool
msc.rebe@cat.org.uk
Professional Diploma in Architecture: Advanced Environmental &
Energy Studies
Starting in September 2010, this course is configured to those students
of architecture who have already gained Part 1 exemption & who wish to
study for the Part 2 examination through the subject of environment &
energy within the context of architectural design. 01654 705981
www.cat.org.uk/graduateschool
alison.pooley@cat.org.uk
MSc Economics for Natural Resource and Environmental Management
04/10/2010 - 30/09/2011
Tailored to meet
the increasing demand for natural resource and environmental economists,
this course combines theory and practice, ensuring graduates enjoy
excellent employment prospects. This course draws on Cranfield’s wide
client base in the government, private and non government sectors.
www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/enrem?id=cjs +44 (0) 1234 754086
appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk
MSc
Environmental Management for Business 04/10/2010 - 30/09/2011
The MSc in
Environmental Management for Business responds to the growing interest
in the integration of environmental management, business and economics.
The course integrates interests and applications from business through
economics to policy development and review.
www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/emb?id=cjs +44 (0) 1234 754086
appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk
MSc Innovation
and Design for Sustainability 04/10/2010 - 30/09/2011
Innovation and
Design for Sustainability is the holistic consideration of the
environmental, social and economic impacts of products, processes and
systems. The course aims to address the emerging business and societal
agenda for sustainable development. Focus is on design, creativity and
innovation.
www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/idfs?id=cjs +44 (0) 1234 754086
appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk
MSc Waste and Resource Management 04/10/2010 - 30/09/2011
This course is
designed to equip you with the advanced technical and managerial
knowledge, skills and capabilities to meet the requirements expected of
waste managers within the industrial, government and consulting sectors.
www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/wrm?id=cjs
+44 (0) 1234 754086
appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk
MSC Environmental Diagnostics and Management – 04/10/2010 – 30/09/2011
This course
develops your expertise to investigate, research and specify the
requirements to enable you to Identify and understand environmental
pollutants and design, implement and evaluate solutions to achieve
improved management and control of harmful emissions to air, soil and
water.
www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/edm?id=cjs +44 (0) 1234 754086
appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk
MSc
Environmental Biosciences in a Changing Climate
This course will
explore solutions for the sustainable provision of food, materials,
energy and landscape in a changing global environment. For more details
email
whri.msc@warwick.ac.uk or visit
www.warwick.ac.uk/go/whri/study/mscenvbioscience
BSc
Environmental Biology
This degree
considers how organisms and communities interact with their environment
and how these interactions are affected by human activities. You will
explore ways in which these impacts can be reduced, sustainable use of
resources and the development of environmental biotechnologies. For more
details visit
www.warwick.ac.uk/go/whri/undergraduate
Forum
for the Future - Masters in Leadership for Sustainable Development.
Our unique postgraduate degree programme is accredited by Middlesex
University. We take 12 students a year and immerse them in
sustainability in a variety of contexts. Contact: Carol Edwards Tel:
020 7324 3674 Email:
c.edwards@forumforthefuture.org web:
www.forumforthefuture.org/masters-course
Hobby and Craft courses
Pottery
at the Dorset Centre for Rural Skills
The eight week course will take
you through the all the processes of pottery. Learn how to preparing the
clay, to throw pots on the wheel, turning, making handles and glazing.
Coil pots will also be made. New courses start every 8 weeks. Tuesday or
Thursday evenings & Thursday afternoons. Blandford
www.dorsetruralskills.co.uk
BA Hons. Wildlife & Environmental Photography
Blackpool and The Fylde College.
The Wildlife Photography Degree is designed to encourage you to explore
the role of the wildlife/natural history photographer and the
relationship between ecology/nature and photography.
www.bawildphoto.co.uk
Details believed correct but given without prejudice.
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