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University degree
Ecology and Conservation
University Academy 92 Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
Ecologists work to protect natural environments and habitats. Their research is essential to understanding the relationship between plants and animals, how different ecosystems are structured, and how human activities impact the places they call home. From this, they develop conservation strategies that tackle the most pressing global, environmental challenges.
Could you use your passion for nature and conservation to help protect wildlife and their habitats?
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
112-127 pts5%
128-143 pts20%
144-159 pts15%
160-175 pts40%
176-191 pts15%
192-207 pts15%
How they qualified
90% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels90%
an Access course5%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
85%
Continue past first year
92%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£25,000
After 15 months
£24,000
3 years on
£31,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Conservation and environment professionalsHighly skilled30%
Administrative occupations10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled20%
Sports and fitness occupationsHighly skilled10%
Animal care and control services10%
Elementary occupations10%
What students say National Student Survey
92%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching96%
Assessment & feedback90%
Academic support83%
Well organised99%
Learning resources93%
Student community94%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — the city is a…
Class of 2022 · Full-time
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — l…
Class of 2022 · Full-time
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