About Bsc (hons) Arboriculture And Urban Forestry Fyde in University Centre Myerscough

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. The course is a top-up degree for applicants who already hold an FdSc or HND in Arboriculture or a closely related plant or soil science based subject. The modules you will take form the final year of a full-time, three-year BSc (Hons) degree and by completing these Level 6 modules you will be able to top up your previous Level 5 qualification to a Level 6 BSc (Hons).

This On-line final year direct entry BSc (Hons) in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry is the first of its type and makes the Honours Degree accessible to students regardless of location or nationality. This is particularly useful if you are working in the arboriculture industry and need a degree to progress your career. Online courses also deliver excellent CPD opportunities.

Covering high levels of technical knowledge in science, management and technology across a range of arboricultural issues, this course applies current research to develop a strategic approach to the management of trees and their environment. Transferable and personal skills, important for employers at this level, will be developed including communication, time management, work prioritisation, critical analysis and report writing.

Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject or 2 years (one at Level 4 and the other at Level 5) of Honours Degree work in a related discipline achieved at 'pass' standard or above. Applicants with alternative equivalent qualifications will also be considered positively. Applicants must also produce evidence of successfully completing a research based module at level 5.

Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

Applicants must be involved in the industry, have recent previous industry experience or be able to get industry involvement within a few months of starting the course.

All offers may be subject to successful interview