BSc (Hons) Ecology & Wildlife Conservation
36 monthsProgramme duration
20,685 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Environmental Sciences
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
- Learn from expert academics, professional practitioners and guest speakers who will guide you through the wider social and legal context in which ecological conservation operates
- Gain practical experience with opportunities for fieldwork in a fantastic variety of local habitats including forests, meadows, heaths and maritime environments
- Undertake a 2-week placement in your first year as well as an additional 4-week placement in your second year or 30-week placement sandwich year after your second year
- Select subjects that match your personal passions and ambitions as the course has a wide range of option units
- Benefit from being part of a thriving network of staff, students, professional practitioners, and conservation organisations working together for wildlife conservation and research
Effective conservation requires professionals that can integrate and understand ecology along with knowledge of the legislative frameworks in general and conservation biology.
This course integrates a variety of teaching methods including lectures, laboratory based practical sessions, field exercises, group activities and research projects for both theoretical and reflection-based learning. You'll also be involved in a field research skills week of practical exercises and group-based research within the local environment.
You will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the course. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Environmental Sciences
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
- Learn from expert academics, professional practitioners and guest speakers who will guide you through the wider social and legal context in which ecological conservation operates
- Gain practical experience with opportunities for fieldwork in a fantastic variety of local habitats including forests, meadows, heaths and maritime environments
- Undertake a 2-week placement in your first year as well as an additional 4-week placement in your second year or 30-week placement sandwich year after your second year
- Select subjects that match your personal passions and ambitions as the course has a wide range of option units
- Benefit from being part of a thriving network of staff, students, professional practitioners, and conservation organisations working together for wildlife conservation and research
Effective conservation requires professionals that can integrate and understand ecology along with knowledge of the legislative frameworks in general and conservation biology.
This course integrates a variety of teaching methods including lectures, laboratory based practical sessions, field exercises, group activities and research projects for both theoretical and reflection-based learning. You'll also be involved in a field research skills week of practical exercises and group-based research within the local environment.
You will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the course. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.
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