Delivery method: Blended; Online learning with a two day in-person session. 

This course is one in a series on British mammals and focuses on insectivores, rodents and lagomorphs. It gives a thorough introduction to these mammals including shrews, moles, hedgehogs, mice, voles, rats, squirrels, beaver, rabbits and hares. This course also covers non-native and invasive species. 

Delivery method: Online learning with tutor support. 

Spectacular flocks, wild places and incredible migrations: waterbirds have it all. Whether it is colourful ducks, elegant waders or chip stealing sea gulls, birdwatchers are drawn to waterbirds as they are always exciting.

Delivery method: Online learning with tutor support. 

During this module we will discuss how bird populations are surveyed and monitored over a period of time, using various techniques.