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Distance Learning Courses.

it's not always possible to commit to a full or part time college course.  Distance learning provides a viable alternative, giving you the option to learn in your own time at home. Also remember to check the providers page.

MSc Green Economy at Bournemouth University

This distance learning course seeks to provide the scientific understanding on which the transition to a green economy can be based, including the principles of environmental sustainability & the societal responses required to implement these in practice. Contact our askBU Enquiry Service on 01202 961916 or visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/MSGEP

Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques with the University of Oxford Department for Continuing Education

Online tutor-led training to enable conservation students & practitioners to conduct mammal & reptile surveys. The Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques (60 CATS points at Level 7 FHEQ) is a one year, part-time, modular programme starting 1 September 2012. 01865286953, est@conted.ox.ac.uk or visit www.conted.ox.ac.uk/est0112.

Habitat Management – Self-study Course

Self-study course designed to give foundation knowledge of habitat management in the UK - an ideal starting point if you are considering working in the conservation/reserve management sector. Course covers the reasons for habitat management, surveying and monitoring, management planning and management prescriptions for some specific habitats and species. www.ecologytraining.co.uk

MSc in Environmental Management with University of Ulster

Develop your career and update your skills by studying EIA, biodiversity management, pollution monitoring and environmental decision-making online in our distance-learning MSc course.  For full details see http://www.ulster.ac.uk/es or contact a.cooper@ulster.ac.uk

Field Techniques for Mammals & Reptiles

University of Oxford CPD Centre online tutor-led training to enable conservation students & practitioners to conduct mammal & reptile surveys. This is one of a series of postgraduate level online courses on ecological survey techniques. 1 February to 7 March 2012. Cost £375. 01865 286953 est@conted.ox.ac.uk www.conted.ox.ac.uk/ftsmr03

'Wolf Learning Course' offered as a distance learning program aimed at people with no previous, or very little knowledge of wolves. The course is ten months long & included in that will be two visits to Wolf Watch UK to see our rescued wolves. The course starts 1 February & 1 October each year. For more information see http://www.wwuk.org/wolfcourse.htm  

Compass Education Ltd has been offering quality assured distance learning courses for over 11 years & now has students all over the world. It has gained a reputation for being a market leader for the provision of animal related studies from an introductory level to the equivalent of a Foundation Degree. Domestic & wild animal courses are available studying all aspects of care, training, behaviour & conservation. Courses have no particular start date & students progress at their own pace with the support of a personal tutor. For a free prospectus contact Compass at compass.ed@btinternet.com or call 0845 4585981

MSc/PGDip/PGCert Forestry Course delivered part-time by distance learning with Bangor University.

Modules can also be taken individually for CPD. High quality courses with an outstanding reputation.  We utilise a wide range of learning technologies, including online forums, group projects, podcasts, vodcasts and summer schools.

01248 382281 / www.bangor.ac.uk/senrgy//courses/distancelearning

MSc/PGDip/PGCert Countryside Management Course delivered part-time by distance learning with SAC.

Modules can also be taken individually for CPD.

We also offer BSc degrees, HNDs and HNCs in: • Countryside Management • Environmental Management

• Rural Resource Management.

Courses are offered at our campuses in Aberdeen, Ayr or Edinburgh. 0800 269 453 www.sac.ac.uk/learning

ACS Distance Education – High quality distance learning courses in agriculture, permaculture, horticulture, self-sufficiency, book-keeping & more. Study in your own time & in your own home. www.acsedu.co.uk  or www.acsedu.com  for details of all course details.

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