Study African wildlife up close! Up to 40% off Bushwise programs for University College Cork students
Do you want to get practical experience with African wildlife and learn about conservation while doing it? Join a professional wildlife program with Bushwise in South Africa in pristine Big Five Game Reserves!
With a Bushwise Grant, University College Cork students can apply for funding of up to €5,000 which covers accommodation, meals, expert-led training, practical field work and the chance to earn accredited qualifications, for courses ranging from 27 days to a year!
Description
Location: South Africa, with work placements inside and outside South Africa, depending on the program and participant.
Eligibility: University College Cork students with a keen interest in wildlife, conservation, and ecological research.
Start date: Program start dates are available throughout the year, depending on the course you book. Programs range from 27 days to one year.
Funding available: Up to €5,000 with a Bushwise Foundation Grant.
Grant code: POR-BW-UNIND
Overview:
This is your chance to take your studies into the wild!
Bushwise is an accredited South African training organisation, and our programs combine academic learning with hands-on fieldwork, giving students real-world experience in conservation, wildlife management, and more.
Through the Bushwise Foundation Grant, University College Cork students can join a Bushwise program at a reduced cost.
Here’s how to apply:
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Choose the Bushwise wildlife course that interests you most – browse programmes [here].
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Apply or enquire for more information.
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Enter your unique code POR-BW-UNIND on the form and select your grant amount.
More about Bushwise:
Bushwise offers a wide variety of wildlife courses across multiple areas of the wildlife sector, including wildlife and reserve management, safari guiding, conservation, wildlife marketing, wildlife and tourism marketing, and more.
Programs span 27 days to a year, and combine immersive fieldwork, expert-led training, and accredited qualifications to prepare students for meaningful careers in conservation, wildlife management, and the safari industry.
On a Bushwise program, you will:
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Live and learn in Big Five reserves – nature will be your classroom.
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Gain hands-on conservation experience alongside field experts and wildlife researchers.
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Contribute to real projects in habitat management, wildlife monitoring, and ecological research.
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Develop your own project in wildlife ecology, research, or awareness-raising.
-
Earn accredited qualifications.
-
Build your career prospects through potential professional work placements of up to six months with conservation organisations, reserves, or lodges. (Apply to select 12-month courses)
An example career journey:
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2015–2019: Studied BSc Wildlife Biology and volunteered in raptor and shorebird conservation.
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2019: Attended a wildlife photography workshop in Namibia, sparking her passion for African wildlife and safari guiding.
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2020–2021: Completed Bushwise’s 12-month field guide course, gaining hands-on experience in Big Five reserves and completing a professional lodge placement.
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2022–Present: Worked in lodge operations and conservation roles, now guiding bear viewing tours in Katmai National Park, Alaska.
"Bushwise gave me the skills, knowledge, and confidence to work in wildlife anywhere in the world. The trainers are experts, the field experience is unmatched, and the placement program truly sets you up for a real career. I wouldn’t be where I am today without it – from guiding in Big Five reserves to teaching guests about bears in Alaska, every experience builds on what I learned with Bushwise."
Do you want to get practical experience with African wildlife and learn about conservation while doing it? Join a professional wildlife program with Bushwise in South Africa in pristine Big Five Game Reserves!
With a Bushwise Grant, University College Cork students can apply for funding of up to €5,000 which covers accommodation, meals, expert-led training, practical field work and the chance to earn accredited qualifications, for courses ranging from 27 days to a year!
Description
Location: South Africa, with work placements inside and outside South Africa, depending on the program and participant.
Eligibility: University College Cork students with a keen interest in wildlife, conservation, and ecological research.
Start date: Program start dates are available throughout the year, depending on the course you book. Programs range from 27 days to one year.
Funding available: Up to €5,000 with a Bushwise Foundation Grant.
Grant code: POR-BW-UNIND
Overview:
This is your chance to take your studies into the wild!
Bushwise is an accredited South African training organisation, and our programs combine academic learning with hands-on fieldwork, giving students real-world experience in conservation, wildlife management, and more.
Through the Bushwise Foundation Grant, University College Cork students can join a Bushwise program at a reduced cost.
Here’s how to apply:
-
Choose the Bushwise wildlife course that interests you most – browse programmes [here].
-
Apply or enquire for more information.
-
Enter your unique code POR-BW-UNIND on the form and select your grant amount.
More about Bushwise:
Bushwise offers a wide variety of wildlife courses across multiple areas of the wildlife sector, including wildlife and reserve management, safari guiding, conservation, wildlife marketing, wildlife and tourism marketing, and more.
Programs span 27 days to a year, and combine immersive fieldwork, expert-led training, and accredited qualifications to prepare students for meaningful careers in conservation, wildlife management, and the safari industry.
On a Bushwise program, you will:
-
Live and learn in Big Five reserves – nature will be your classroom.
-
Gain hands-on conservation experience alongside field experts and wildlife researchers.
-
Contribute to real projects in habitat management, wildlife monitoring, and ecological research.
-
Develop your own project in wildlife ecology, research, or awareness-raising.
-
Earn accredited qualifications.
-
Build your career prospects through potential professional work placements of up to six months with conservation organisations, reserves, or lodges. (Apply to select 12-month courses)
An example career journey:
-
2015–2019: Studied BSc Wildlife Biology and volunteered in raptor and shorebird conservation.
-
2019: Attended a wildlife photography workshop in Namibia, sparking her passion for African wildlife and safari guiding.
-
2020–2021: Completed Bushwise’s 12-month field guide course, gaining hands-on experience in Big Five reserves and completing a professional lodge placement.
-
2022–Present: Worked in lodge operations and conservation roles, now guiding bear viewing tours in Katmai National Park, Alaska.
"Bushwise gave me the skills, knowledge, and confidence to work in wildlife anywhere in the world. The trainers are experts, the field experience is unmatched, and the placement program truly sets you up for a real career. I wouldn’t be where I am today without it – from guiding in Big Five reserves to teaching guests about bears in Alaska, every experience builds on what I learned with Bushwise."
