Overview

The MSc Conservation and Land Management comprises visits to nature reserves and farms run by Welsh Government organisations, trusts, local authorities, community groups and private individuals.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Grade C- to C+:The report gives a factually correct account of a topic that is discussed during the field trip, including some quantitative information. The accompanying literature review shows evidence of ability to collate information from a variety of sources; the majority of the material included is relevant although some relevant literature sources are not included. An attempt has been made to link the principles and theory described in the literature review to the practice(s) seen during the trip. Both the report and the review are logically structured, the majority of the writing is clear, and referencing uses a standard system.

-good -Grade B- to B+:The report gives a comprehensive account of a topic that is discussed during the field trip. The accompanying literature review shows evidence of ability to collate and appraise information from a variety of sources; all of the material included is relevant and most of the important literature sources are included. The link between the principles and theory described in the literature review to the practice(s) seen during the trip is discussed. The report is logically structured and well written, with only minor typographical errors and very few mistakes in the referencing.

-excellent -Grade A- to A**:The report gives a comprehensive and critical account of a topic that is discussed during the field trip. The accompanying literature review shows evidence of an ability to collate and critically appraise information from a variety of sources; all of the material included is relevant and all the important literature sources are included. The link between the principles and theory described in the literature review to the practice(s) seen during the trip is fully and thoughtfully discussed. Both the report and the review are logically structured and well written, with only minor typographical errors and no mistakes in the referencing.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a critical appreciation of the ways in which the principles of conservation management are applied in practice.

• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of an exemplar issue within conservation and land management

• Demonstrate an ability to accurately relate concepts to applied, real-world scenarios .