MSc Forestry (Distance Learning)

2(i) undergraduate Honours degree in a relevant science or technology subject is required, such as Biology, Horticulture, Agriculture, Law, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science. 
 
Applications from mature students who do not have higher education qualifications but have relevant work experience and who have worked for a minimum of 2 years in a position of responsibility and relevance to the degree will also be considered.

IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is required.

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Current students and recent graduates have secured jobs as commercial forest managers, forest surveyors, ecological consultants, forest regulation, forestry finance advisors, as well as in woodland restoration roles and as business start-ups. Careers prospects also include promotion for those already in the forestry or related professions.

The taught component of this degree (120 credits), consists of 15 credit modules and may include both coursework and/or examination(s). 

Modules run in a blended format whereby the lectures that are taught on campus are live streamed for distance learners. 

Dissertation component (60 credits) comprises a dissertation – an independent research project which is led by the student who works closely with an academic supervisor to submit their own high-quality postgraduate level research.  
 
Applicants not wishing to study for the full MSc (180 credits) can take exit awards of either Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) or Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits).