Ecology and Conservation, BSc (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
In response to the global need for professionals equipped to address the crises of biodiversity loss and climate change, and the closely related water, food and health challenges, we have developed the BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation. You will be equipped with the scientific knowledge, practical skills and ethical awareness to make meaningful contributions towards solving real-world environmental and societal challenges, researching ecological systems and leading and designing evidence-based conservation efforts to promote ecological sustainability, with hands-on experience through field courses, placements and research projects. Our degree uses ethical, sustainable, and innovative approaches to create graduates who are not only professionally competent but also capable of critical thinking and creative problem-solving.
On completion of your studies, you will be able to confidently enter the workforce, with career prospects in conservation NGOs and businesses, environmental consultancy, government agencies and academia.
Key highlights
- Hands-on experience through field courses, placements and research projects
- Focus on biodiversity loss, climate change and related water, food and health challenges
- Learn to design and lead evidence-based conservation efforts
- Develops scientific knowledge, practical skills and ethical awareness
- Emphasises critical thinking and creative problem-solving through innovative approaches
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBB — Text: ABB-BBB. A level (or equivalent) typical offer: ABB-BBB ABB-BBB to include A Level Biology or Human Biology
- BTEC: DDD — DDD In either Applied Science, Countryside Management Environmental Sustainability, BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Countryside Management, C& G Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management
- Access to HE Diploma — UK Access: in Biomedical/Forensic/Applied/Bio/Natural/Biophysical Sciences - minimum of 24 Distinctions (3 must be Biology) and 15 Merits in Science at Level 3
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Mixed Qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in Biology/Human Biology
- UCAS tariff points: 40 — Mixed Qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in Biology/Human Biology
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Biology
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Conservation officer
- Ecologist
- Environmental consultant
- Government environmental policy officer
- Research assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £22,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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