Two conservation student taking notes by a lake

Conservation and Wildlife college courses

If you're passionate about sustaining and protecting the natural environment, a world of opportunity awaits you at Writtle College.

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18 Jun 25

Why Conservation and Wildlife at ARU

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
1 year full-time
Course features
  • Learn about sustaining and protecting the natural environment
  • Study on our rural campus at Writtle College
  • Work with a range of animal species during your course
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
1 year full-time
Course features
  • Learn how to manage a range of natural environments and wildlife species
  • Study on our rural campus at Writtle College
  • Get hands-on experience in college and through work experience
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
2 years full-time
Course features
  • Gain the skills you need to work in the countryside
  • Explore ways to manage and conserve habitats
  • Get hands-on experience on our rural campus, and through work experience
Conservation student Rebecca

Rebecca

"I would wholeheartedly recommend [conservation] and wildlife. It is an engaging course and it opens your eyes to the things that are happening in our world, and how we can help improve them."

Rebecca
Two conservation students collecting samples outdoors

Careers

After completing a course with us, you could continue on to a university degree or explore career opportunities including:

  • Fisheries or Estates Worker
  • Nature Centre Assistant or Reserves Assistant
  • Game and Wildlife Manager
  • Gamekeeper
  • Wildlife Warden
  • Environmental Health Practitioner
  • Assistant Underkeeper
  • Countryside Ranger
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental Conservation Officer/Manager
  • Land Manager
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Get in touch

If you're thinking about applying to Writtle College or have questions about our courses, contact us:

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