Course summary
This foundation degree will enable you to gain an understanding of the ecological processes that make up the marine environment. It will provide you with an awareness of the ecological, economic, cultural, potitical and ethical considerations of conservation. As a foundation degree it includes practical study in understanding the marine and coastal environment, as well as academic study. With ample access to the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a great range of physical resources for study on this programme. Modules Students will study a range of zoological and environmental subjects such as, Marine Animal Ecology and Behaviour, Marine Habitats, Marine Environmental Science in year 1. In year 2 students cover a more specialist range of subjects, including Zoology of Marine Vertebrates and Invertebrates, Marine and Coastal Conservation, Geomorphology and Marine Animal Health and Welfare.
Modules
Year One (Level 4) Study and Research Skills. Introduction to Marine Habitats. Principles of Marine Animal Ecology and Behaviour. Marine Environmental Science. Environmental Marine Animal Physiology. Work Based Learning Year Two (Level 5) Zoology of Marine Invertebrates. Zoology of Marine Vertebrates. Coastal Processes and Geomorphology (Option Unit). Marine and Coastal Conservation. Marine Animal Health and Welfare (Option Unit). Field Study Tour (Option Unit). Specialist Research Project.
Assessment method
This course is assessed by coursework, presentation and examinations.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F710
- Institution code:
- K85
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Additional entry requirements
Other
4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include Maths and English.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £13000 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £13000 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £13000 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £13000 | Whole course |
| Wales | £13000 | Whole course |
| England | £13000 | Whole course |
| International | £19000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
There will be an additional cost towards industry visits and study tours.
Study tour at level 5 estimated cost c£275.
Day tours costs c£5-£15.
Scuba diving if required c£350-£400.
There are opportunities for other enrichment activities such as Kayaking or ATV driving with reduced course fees as appropriate.
Provider information
Kingston Maurward College
Kingston Maurward
Dorchester
DT2 8PY
Course contact details
Visit our course page Course Enquiries Kingston Maurward