
BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation with a Year Abroad
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Ready to turn your passion for the natural world into a purpose-driven career? With UEA’s BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Year Abroad degree, you’ll study how animals, plants, and ecosystems interact and evolve, and learn how science drives global conservation efforts. Whether you dream of protecting endangered species, restoring habitats, or shaping environmental policy, this is your springboard to a future where you can make a real difference.
At UEA, you’ll be taught by world-leading experts from our Schools of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Our unique approach to ecology and conservation will see you learning in the classroom, in our state-of-the-art labs, and in the field from your first year through to your final year research project. In your third year, you’ll study abroad at one of our exciting partner institutions across the globe, gaining invaluable international experience to boost your CV.
UEA has a vibrant campus to explore with thousands of species thriving in and around the lake, woods, reedbeds and meadows. You’ll have the exciting opportunity to experience conservation work firsthand and develop biodiversity survey and identification skills. Norfolk is a dream location for aspiring ecologists – with vast beaches, rolling sand dunes, ancient woodlands, and hundreds of nature reserves right on your doorstep.
It’s the perfect natural classroom to explore, observe and put your learning into action.
Key highlights
- Third year spent studying at a partner institution overseas
- Taught by experts from Biological and Environmental Sciences schools
- Fieldwork from first year through to final year research project
- Campus lake, woods, reedbeds and meadows support thousands of species
- Develop biodiversity survey and species identification skills
- Hands-on conservation work with Norfolk nature reserves nearby
Entry requirements
- International Baccalaureate: 31 — overall with HL 5 in Biology
- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCC — to include including Biology, Geography or Environmental Sciences
- Scottish Highers: AABBB — to include including A in Biology, Geography or Environmental Sciences
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 2 subjects at H2 and 4 subjects at H3 including Biology, Geography or Environmental Sciences
Careers this course leads to
- Ecologist
- Conservation officer
- Ecological consultant
- Habitat restoration officer
- Environmental policy adviser
- Wildlife biologist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £29,300 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 University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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