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Apply for Marine and Freshwater Conservation - BSc (Hons) (with placement)

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Program facts

  • Program type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Annual tuition fee
    13,575 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    September

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Program Overview

What the University of Cumbria says about their program:
"With a shortage of marine and freshwater scientists in the UK, there’s never been a better time to study to become a future expert in the world of aquatic conservation. So, we’ve designed you a unique course - with the guidance of professional environmental consultants and aquatic scientists - now you can study freshwater and marine conservation together in one degree in one of the most beautiful locations in the UK."

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Higher Secondary Education certificate

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS: 6, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5

Postgraduate

  • IELTS: 6.5, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5 PhD
  • IELTS: 6.5, Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6

English waivers

  • Students from the following predominantly English-speaking countries are not required to submit an English language proficiency score

    Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent (Grenadines), Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, and United States.

  • You also do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you proved your level of English in a previous visa application.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Official translations
  • Reference letters
  • CV
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose (if applicable)
  • Proof of Financial Support
  • Proof of language proficiency

Fees and funding

Funding

Cumbria Global Scholarships

  • Amount: The University of Cumbria is offering an international fee discount scholarship of up to £2,000 per year of study.
  • Requirements/Eligibility: This is available to most Non-EU and Non-EEA international students enrolling with us in the academic year 2023/24.

UoC Global Undergraduate Scholarships

  • Amount: £1,000 fees discount per year of study.
  • Requirements/Eligibility: For standard full-time on-campus taught courses (excluding all Pre-Registration Health courses).

UoC Global Postgraduate Scholarships

  • Amount: £1,000 fees discount.
  • Requirements/Eligibility: For standard full-time on-campus taught courses (excluding all Pre-Registration Health courses).

UoC Global MBA Scholarships

  • Amount: £2,000 fees discount.
  • Requirements/Eligibility: For standard full-time on-campus taught MBA courses.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: from £13,575 to £16,400 per year.
  • Graduate tuition: from £13,575 to £16,400 per year.

Visa requirements for University of Cumbria

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements