This course has been developed in response to the increasing demand for employees within the environmental, conservation and heritage sectors by those organisations who are involved in the conservation and preservation of our landscapes, habitats and historic resources. The input of prospective employers working within those sectors has been critical to the successful development of this course. A unique blend of academic and practical training is offered to ensure that you will be fully prepared either to enter into immediate employment or to progress onto a BSc (Honours) Top-up Degree, such as our BSc (Honours) Countryside Management.

By completing this foundation degree, you will be well placed for employment in statutory agencies, such as English Heritage and the Environment Agency, as well as non-government organisations, such as the National Trust, RSPB, FWAG and the Wildlife Trusts. In addition, there will also be a diversity of opportunities in the tourism sector, the rural craft industry, volunteer organisations and community groups and large scale landscaping, amongst others.