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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C1D4

Wildlife and Countryside Management (Top Up)

Royal Agricultural University
Cirencester, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,950Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Agricultural University, the BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Countryside Management (Top Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Cirencester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Interested in roles such as a Biodiversity Officer, Ecological Consultant, or a Countryside Manager? These are just some of the routes open to you after this course, designed with organisations directly involved in conservation. Graduates have gone on to work at nationally-recognised organisations such as the Wildlife Trusts, the National Trust and the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group. International tuition fees are £16,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mainly assessed through coursework
though with occasional timed assessments for some subject matter
Forestry & woodland management
Climate change mitigation
Geographic information systems (GIS)
Farming and the environment etc
UCAS Code:C1D4
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic55555

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,950

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,950

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Agricultural University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,000£25,500

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

61%Working
13%Studying
11%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
53%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Royal Agricultural University

Royal Agricultural University offers Wildlife and Countryside Management (Top Up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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