Where to Study Forestry and Arboriculture
A wide variety of forestry and arboricultural courses are offered by universities and colleges throughout the UK. Many of these courses embrace elements of environmental management, conservation and other disciplines relating to forestry and arboriculture. Successfully studying forestry or arboriculture qualifies you for a career in a sector which presents many opportunities within a diverse range of specialist professions.
The following courses are accredited by ICF with points awarded for level of qualification (for courses commencing in year 2013/14). These points are required to enrol on our Professional Membership Entry (PME). For qualifications not listed here you may still be eligible to undertake PME, please see ICF’s Associate Membership Information Guide.
Full details of courses and specific entry requirements should be obtained from the relevant university or college directly.
ICF-Accredited Courses
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Bangor University |
BSc (Hons) Forestry |
8 |
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MSc Forestry Management |
6 |
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Plumpton College |
FdSc Arboriculure |
5 |
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Pershore College |
FdSc Arboriculture |
5 |
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National School of Forestry |
BSc (Hons) in Forest Management |
8 |
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Myerscough College |
MSc Arboriculture & Urban Forestry |
6 |
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Scottish School of Forestry |
BSc (Ord) Sustainable Forest Management (with Forest Conservation) |
7 7 5 |
The following HEIs have courses accredited by ICF, which are not currently running:
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Moulton College |
FdSc Arboriculture |
5 |
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Sparsholt College |
BSc (Hons) Woodland Conservation Management |
6 |
