Who are these programmes for?
These forestry programmes, developed by the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences, are suitable for those already working in forestry, natural resource management, agriculture, food and conservation, as well as people wishing to move into these exciting and vibrant professions. Our distance learning programmes are unique within the UK and have been specifically designed to allow you flexibility in your studies. We take pride in the fact that our programmes are up-to-date and are entirely relevant to these modern and globally-important industries.
The Agroforestry & Food Security programme will suit people with interests in the agri-food, farming, environmental, conservation, and agricultural policy sectors, and covers both temperate and tropical systems and contexts.
The forestry programmes are extremely relevant to those who wish to develop their existing skills and knowledge in forestry and related topics, and/or are looking for a career change.
So, whether you are an individual or an organisation looking for opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) or are interested in earning a postgraduate certificate, a postgraduate diploma or an MSc, we can almost certainly offer you something appropriate.
These programmes are accredited by the providing a unique pathway to Chartered Forester status for those unable to study on an accredited full-time programme.
We offer a module in Forest Protection which is run in partnership with the (a Defra-funded collaboration, led by and ). Students will get the chance to learn from world leading experts at the Centre for Forest Protection, and, throughout their programmes, will benefit from strong connections with key UK forestry agencies, including the Forestry Commission, Forestry England, and Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales (NRW).