FdSc Sustainable Land Management

Sustainable Land Management is an across the board course that allows the student to examine and evaluate the full range of factors that contribute to modern day conservation and farming practices. 

Students will be immersed in a practical, theoretical and sustainable learning environment that enables nature recovery, supports food productions and fosters an enduring and positive approach to managing our land in the current day and for future generations across all industries.

Course content is industry and student-led, incorporating the skills and knowledge the land management industry needs looking forward. During the course, you will learn the practical skills of estate management, maintaining and enhancing a wide range of UK habitats, and use a suite of survey techniques to assess and monitor habitat quality to a range of UK standards. You will investigate the legislation and practises around current UK conservation and potential schemes such as the new Environmental Land Management scheme.

Why Choose Us?

Our course students attend a range of different work placements to further their education and experience. Previous placements include:

• The National Trust
• Ashdown Forest Conservators
• Wildlife Trusts
• South Downs National Parks
• Brighton and Hove City Councils. 

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Sustainable Landscape Innovation and Generation (30 credits)
• Communication and Leadership Skills for Diversity and Inclusion (15 credits)
• Understanding Soils and Plants for Effective Management (30 credits)
• Effective Access: Boundaries and Pathways for Connecting Habitats (15 credits)
• Species Monitoring for Sustainable Landscapes (15 credits)
• Study and Research Skills (15 credits)

Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Work Placement (30 credits)
• Living Links - Livestock and Communities (15 credits)
• Sustainability of Aquatic Eco-systems (15 credits)
• Climate Science for Global Futures (15 credits)
• Geographical Information Systems (15 credits)
• Business Principles for Dynamic Land Management (15 credits)
• Independent Enquiry (15 credits)

We consider a wide range of Level 3 qualifications with UCAS Tariff points, specifically:

• A Level: two subjects (CD) and must include one in a STEM-related subject.
• BTEC National: Extended Diploma (MPP) in relevant subject, for example Countryside Management.
• International Baccalaureate: 24 Points overall.
• Access to HE: 56 Points

We also consider applicants with relevant industrial experience if over 21 years of age.

We expect a minimum of five GCSEs, including Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system).

Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS at 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing.