Ecology and Conservation - BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Nottingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Nottingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

This degree focuses on ecological concepts, the natural world and how we conserve it. It has been designed
to develop your knowledge and understanding of environmental problems and their solutions. You’ll study how ecological concepts can be applied to conserve nature, and the threats from pressures such as climate and land-use change.

You’ll benefit from studying in a variety of habitats including the wetland, woodland and grassland that form part of our Brackenhurst Campus. It’s the ideal location for you to gain ecological and conservation skills and undertake field studies.

Why choose this course?
Explore over 200 hectares of farm and woodland estate on our Brackenhurst Campus, an ideal location to study Ecology and Conservation.
Benefit from studying with a variety of habitats including wetland, woodland and grassland, right on your doorstep.
Study at one of the UK's most environmentally friendly universities – NTU has achieved the EcoCampus Platinum award and invested in many environmental-impact innovations.
Put your learning into practice and boost your appeal to employers with a work placement.
Get the best of both worlds! Immerse yourself in the subject in our stunning outdoor classroom at Brackenhurst, but still be completely connected to student life and all the events, entertainment, clubs and societies that Nottingham has to offer.
We have a 1,000 square metre, £2.5 million library on campus.

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Location

Start date

Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
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Start date

On request

About this course

You will gain the skills you need to become a:

reserve warden
community / site / area ranger
assistant field ecologist / ecologist
environmental education officer
biodiversity officer
species officer.

You could work for companies such as:

Forestry Commission
Wildlife Trusts
National Trust
Woodland Trust
Groundwork
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
FrogLife
Environment Agency
Local Authorities
Ecological consultancies
Academic institutions.

What are we looking for?
A-levels – BBC; or
BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM; or
112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications; and
GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4.

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Subjects

  • Ecology
  • Conservation
  • Biodiversity
  • Ecological
  • Animal Ecology
  • Experimental
  • Habitat Management
  • Analysis
  • Design
  • Geographical
  • Environmental Law

Course programme

Year One
  • Principles of Ecology
  • Introduction to Plant Ecology
  • Biodiversity Conservation
  • Ecological Census Techniques
  • Introduction to Animal Ecology
  • Conservation in Practice
Year Two
  • Experimental Design and Analysis
  • Applied Habitat Management
  • Land Use Ecology
  • Field Techniques and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
  • Ecotourism and Recreation
  • Living with Environmental Change
  • Environmental Law and Policy
Year Three
  • Placement year for sandwich course students
Final year
  • Dissertation
  • Ecosystem Ecology
  • Global Agriculture and Food Security
  • Introduction to Ecological Consultancy
  • Conservation Project Management
  • Africa Field Course
  • UK Field Course
How you’re taught

You will be taught through a variety of methods including group seminars, lectures and practical sessions.

Ecology and Conservation - BSc (Hons)

Price on request