About the subject
University Centre Sparsholt is renowned as the leading provider in advanced education for the fishery, marine and aquaculture industries regionally, nationally and internationally.
Our lecturing staff are known to be the experts in the industry and can often be found at conferences and industry forums discussing the latest techniques and their supporting research. Students gain real industry experience on and off‑site that is
under‑pinned by the high level of technical lecture content to prepare them for a range of careers or progression to courses at Master’s and PhD level.
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Facilities
University Centre Sparsholt’s Fisheries degree, Aquaculture degree or Marine Ecology degree, you’ll gain access to our incredible facilities which include the Aquatic Research and Conservation Centre (ARCC), Salmonid Rearing and Trials Centre, and an exclusive mixed course fishery lake.
Careers
Our extensive industry links, the value of the Sparsholt ‘name’ in industry and the exciting and varied work placements you can undertake as a UCS learner give you an unrivalled head start in the fishery, marine and aquaculture industry.
Ecological Research Specialist
Fishery Manager
Aquarium Keeper
Legislation Pioneer
Join the experts
Our lecturers are not only experts in the world of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Studies but are also at the forefront of integrating interactive technologies into the classroom, creating dynamic and engaging learning environments which will support your studies during a Fisheries degree, Aquaculture degree or Marine Ecology degree.
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- 4 JulUCS July Open Event
- 15 JulGraduation 2026
