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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D506

Forest Management with Integrated Foundation Year

University of Cumbria
Carlisle, England
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4 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Forest Management with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Cumbria is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Carlisle, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Are you driven to shape and save the future of our environment and tackle important critical issues? Learn from world-leading experts how to work with nature, not against it, on our forest management course. Course Overview On this degree, you’ll study the management of woodlands and forests for commercial, recreation, and conservation. 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 89% student satisfaction rating, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Forestry and Ecology
Woodland Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Silviculture and Tree Growth
Forest Health and Pest Management
Forest Management Planning and Policy
Conservation and Recreation Management
Applied Forest Mensuration
Forest Operations and Sustainable Harvesting
UCAS Code:D506
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A

UCAS Points48

🗣️ 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 (4 years)£64,000

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

80%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
70%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria offers Forest Management with Integrated Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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