Natural resources in abundance
We are privileged that Shuttleworth College is situated in a
large conservation area containing grassland, moorland, heathland,
woodland and wetland giving you a diverse range of real life
working environments to gain experience in.
Specialist equipment & facilities
The Shuttleworth estate is an ideal environment for you to work
in. The College farm, lakes and gardens help to make Land &
Environment one of the largest classrooms on the campus. As a
Fisheries student, you will have access to our well stocked lakes
containing bream, carp and perch amongst others.
Work Experience
Work experience is at the heart of the
fisheries courses on offer, spanning the UK and the globe.
Students visit France to act as marshals for the World Classic Carp
Competition and have gained work experience in Spain, the USA and
other countries. This gives them a platform to meet major
players in the industry and opens up job opportunities in the
aquatic trade, fish farming, tackle and the organisations like the
Environment Agency. Students are matched to work experience
placements to get the best results for both the employer and
student. Many go on to full-time employment as a result or
choose higher education as another route into their chosen
career.
The future
If you have a passion for fishing,
then studying a fisheries course will enable you to learn about all
aspects of the fishing industry including aquaculture and
ornamental aquatic species. You can expect to progress into a
career helping to maintain lakes, reservoirs, rivers and fisheries
throughout the country.