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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D500

Forest Management

University of Cumbria
Ambleside, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Cumbria, the BSc (Hons) Forest Management provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Ambleside, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Get ready to shape and save the future of our environment, tackle critical issues and make a lasting impact on our planet. Learn from world-leading experts how to work with nature, not against it. You will be based at the National School of Forestry in our inspiring Ambleside campus, nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Silviculture and Tree Physiology
Woodland Ecology and Conservation
Forest Health and Pest Management
Forest Management Planning
Natural Resource Economics
GIS and Forest Mensuration
Sustainable Forestry Practice
Forest Research Methods and Project
UCAS Code:D500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBB

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cumbria

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£19,500£23,500£27,500
5 years£18,500£26,000£30,500

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 15% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-05 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

55%Working
5%Studying
30%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
69%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria offers Forest Management as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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