Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time, Day
Summary
Our BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Conservation degree includes a range of science and practical modules to help develop the skills needed for careers in Ecological Consultancy and Wildlife Conservation.
Students will develop an understanding of both native and global animal and plant species, whilst also being able to develop their individual interests further through project-based research.
Modules in the first year provide a grounding in topics such as biology and botany, along with British wildlife and its identification. In the second and third year of the course, students undertake modules in areas such as ecology, habitat management, and conservation biology, whilst also developing their research skills which will culminate in the completion of a dissertation in their final year.
Students have access to our Designated County Wildlife site at Easton, which allows them to develop practical species identification and field research skills and apply the academic knowledge they are gaining through the course.
UCAS Course Code C184
If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Megan Page - Course Leader BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Conservation, email: megan.page@ccn.ac.uk
Why our College?
Flexible study options
Most of our courses require two days per week attendance at college. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.
Smaller class sizes
Our smaller class sizes mean you get all the support you need during your studies. This is a crucial difference to larger universities and provides you with access to your lecturers when you need them.
Outstanding progression
97% of our full time graduates and 100% of our part time graduates are in employment or further study 6 months after completing their degree (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes, 2019, for CCN, published by Office for Students)
Entry Requirements
Our typical offer is 80 UCAS tariff points from A levels or equivalent.
A minimum of GCSE Maths, English and Science (preferred) grade 4/C or above.
UCAS points from Scottish Highers or Advanced levels are accepted. UCAS tariff points from BTEC or City and Guilds diplomas are accepted, Open University credits in lieu of A levels, Access to HE Diplomas, and T Levels are accepted. Subjects with a scientific element are desirable.
You may also be eligible for a contextualised offer for this programme, please see our Contextualised Offer page for further details and to check your eligibility https://www.easton.ac.uk/degrees/contextualised-offers/
We will also accept applications from students who have passed, or are predicted to gain a pass grade in the following specific course programmes:-
T Level: Animal Management and Behaviour L3
T Level: Animal Management and Science L3
T-Level Tree and Woodland Management and Maintenance L3
BTEC L3 Diploma - Environmental Conservation and Countryside Management
Access to Higher Education: Land-based Studies (Animal and Countryside Management)
Applicants over 21 years of age, who do not have relevant UCAS points, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis but should demonstrate evidence of an appropriate qualification, experience in the field or a strong interest
Assessment
A broad range of assessment strategies will allow students to be assessed both practically and theoretically.
This will include :
· Academic Posters
· Essays
· Literature Reviews
· Project work – including proposals, plans, presentations and reports
· Oral Presentations
· Reflective Journals
· Practical Assessments
· Examinations
· Laboratory reports
· Management plans
Progression
On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) students may apply seek provision for post graduate study in similar subjects at other institutions (subject to entry requirements)
Career Progression
Students will be well-equipped to progress into careers in the wildlife, conservation and ecological industries.
Fees
£9,250 per year (for UK students)
For international students (students from outside of the UK), fees are set at £14,335 per year
