What will I learn?
You will gain a deep understanding of ecological systems, conservation science and sustainability. Topics such as ecosystem services, species monitoring and biodiversity management are paired with practical skills like species and habitat identification, mapping, ecological data analysis, and project management planning.
Practical learning to ensure you graduate job‑ready:
- Conduct wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, develop habitat management plans
- Participate in fieldwork on campus or at externally managed conservation sites
- Contribute to live research projects, such asmonitoring butterfly populations, avian species richness and diversity monitoring, dormouse and other small mammal monitoring, habitat surveying and assessing and aspects of pollution monitoring and impacts.
How will I be assessed?
Our assessments mirror the challenges you will face in your career, combining academic depth with practical application:
- Research dissertations that address real‑world ecological problems
- Field‑based assignments allow you to showcase your skills to employers
- A range of presentation types and written assignments that develop key graduate skills such as communication expertise
Focused on your future
This course will enable you to open doors to diverse career paths in this rapidly growing sector such as Conservation Officer or Ranger or Ecological Consultant for planning and development. Ecology is also increasingly integrated into sectors such as renewable energy, urban planning and sustainable agriculture, expanding opportunities for ecologists in non‑traditional roles. This degree will also upskill you in a range of transferable graduate skills such as higher‑level communication, data literacy and project management.
How our graduates are shaping the future:
- Working with NGOs (Non‑Government Organisations) like the RSPB and local Wildlife Trusts to protect endangered species.
- Joining governmental bodies like Natural England, advising on sustainable land use, or working with a range of public bodies and local authorities with activities such as rangering, education, and community engagement.
- Self‑employed or employed within ecological consultancies assessing the impact of development on ecosystems.
- Pushing the frontiers of ecological research by working in postgraduate education on Master’s and Doctoral level degrees.
Modules Covered
Additional Costs
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Entry Requirements
A Level Three A Level passes, including two at grade C or above one of which should be in a science
BTEC Ext. Diploma DMM in a relevant subject
City & Guilds Advanced Technical Ext. Diploma (1080) DMM in a relevant subject
BTEC National Diploma N/A
City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) N/A
T Levels Pass in a relevant subject
Access to HE A satisfactory pass in a relevant Access course with 96 tariff points including a minimum of 15 credits at merit in science based units
International Baccalaureate 24 points with HL Science at 4
Plus GCSEs in maths and English at grade C/4 or above or Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English.
