Bangor University is a public university in Bangor, Wales. It received its Royal Charter in 1885 and was one of the founding institutions of the federal University of Wales. Bangor University today is a thriving, forward-looking institution offering excellent opportunities. Around 10,000 students currently study with the institution and teaching and research is grouped into nine academic Schools. Bangor University has a long tradition of excellence and exceeds expectations, both for academic standards and student experience. The University is committed to sustainable development and global citizenship. It aims to promote sustainability in research, business and enterprise activities.

The course is made up of 120 credit modules each designed to run over a period of three months. Each module is delivered via comprehensive in-house course material accompanying course guides and web-based support based on the Blackboard™ virtual learning environment (VLE). A number of optional assignments may be submitted by students as the module progresses to give realistic feedback on progress with the material.

There are a number of validated exit points on our distance learning courses:

students who successfully complete 60 credits can opt to leave the programme with a Postgraduate Certificate
students who continue to successfully complete 120 credits can be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma; or
students who successfully complete 120 credits and a research dissertation can be awarded the MSc
(The research dissertation is a substantial piece of work which may take a year to complete.)

It is possible to achieve a Postgraduate Diploma within two years of starting the course or the MSc within three years.
The modules which make up our distance learning courses are also all designed as stand-alone courses in their own right. If you feel you’d rather not take a full MSc you will be able to “mix & match” our learning material to suit your own needs. Indeed your employer may even consider sponsoring you for the purposes of your continuing professional development (CPD).

Dissertation (If studying towards the MSc)

Execution and written presentation of a suitable scientific project which is devised by the student and an individual academic supervisor and validated by the Programme Director. A suitable project entails a worthwhile scientific question of direct relevance to the degree established within the context of current knowledge and concepts that allows the formulation and testing of one or more hypotheses. This typically involves up to 12 months part-time work typically including: 2–3 months to prepare a research proposal 2–3 months for data collection in the field laboratory or computer; 2–3 months for data analysis; and 2–3 months for writing-up.

Professional Accreditation
This degree is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF).

Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Forestry (distance learning) Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it