Game and Wildlife Management

• FdSc Environmental Science for Conservation
• BSc (Hons) Environmental Systems Management (Top-Up)
• FdSc Countryside Resource Management (part-time)

Where could your career take you?

If you’re looking for a career in the outdoors, gamekeeping and wildlife management could fit the bill perfectly for you! Come rain or shine you will be working outdoors, so if you enjoy battling against the elements and feeling fresh air in your lungs, keep reading.

Life as a gamekeeper can be very varied. The shoot season is sure to keep you incredibly busy as you will spend most of your time organising shooting activities and managing teams of ‘beaters’. Aside from that, a large part of your role will focus on land management. For example, you could be cutting down trees in dense woodland, fixing fences, and repairing vehicles, such as quad bikes or tractors, meaning there’s plenty of hands-on practical skills needed.

Many of the jobs in this industry come with added benefits such as rent-free accommodation on the estate you could be working on.

Some of the roles you could go into with our game and wildlife management qualification include:

• Pest control officer
• Underkeeper / beat keeper
• Game bird dealer
• Gundog trainer / breeder
• Working for organisations such as the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) or Natural England

You could find employment in any of these types of businesses:

• Sporting estates
• Game rearing
• Factoring of estates
• Shooting agents
• Suppliers of feed and rearing equipment

You certainly don’t need a university degree to break into this line of work. However, gamekeeping and wildlife management careers are competitive so studying with us will help you stand out from the crowd when it comes to getting a job.

Employability

We’re very proud of our links with industry partners such as Sorbus International and Stein. As part of your training you’ll complete an industry relevant work placement and our industry partners will support you on your journey into employment.

Many students choose to combine their studies with part time work, which adds to their professional experience and supports their learning in the classroom.

You’ll also get involved in community projects with local organisations and schools, all designed to add valuable experience to your CV.

All of our forestry and arboriculture students have the opportunity to study additional industry relevant qualifications such as chainsaw handling and aerial rescue.

Industry links

Life in the game and wildlife industry can be a truly fantastic lifestyle, and we’re focused  on preparing you for the world of work. One of the great things about this course is the additional qualifications you can do to further enhance your CV. You’ll have the chance to complete training in heather burning, rat poisoning, trapping and snaring as well as study towards additional qualifications such as ATV handling and deer stalking.