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Ecology and Conservation at University of Stirling - UCAS

Course summary

People have an enormous impact on their environment through resource use, habitat loss and degradation, and climate change. Understanding how our actions impact the ecological balance across the planet, and what we can do about it, has never been more important. Our BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation course will teach you the science of ecology and conservation and provide practical training in field,laboratoryand analytical techniques. You will understand how animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms interact with their environment, as well as the relationship between people and the rest of the biosphere. You'll learn about the policies and management strategies that aim to safeguard our biodiversity and the ecosystem services upon which humans depend.Stirling is a superb place to study Ecology and Conservation. We're near to diverse landscapes and can link up with more environmental and conservation organisations than anywhere else in the UK. We work closely with a wide range of national and international organisations including conservation charities, Government agencies and industry active in the environmental arena, many of whom are based nearby. Our external collaborative links are crucial to us in ensuring our research reaches the right places, and these also provide a wealth of opportunities for our students finding external partners for dissertations and placements, guest lectures and field training for our students.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Application codes

Course code:
C185
Institution code:
S75
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Year 4

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Year 2 entry – Three-year honours SQA Advanced Highers ABB - one sitting GCE A-levels ABB IB Diploma 35 points Essential subjects To include Biology and one of Environmental Science, Geography or Geology.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Obtain IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill or equivalent.

If you don’t meet the entry requirements there are English language courses which can help you prepare for your degree: https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/pre-sessional-english-language-courses/

English language requirements

https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/english-language-requirements/


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Scotland £1820 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Scottish students can apply to the Student Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loans Company. Fee information for International and EU students, can be found on the course webpage: https://www.stir.ac.uk/courses/ The University of Stirling offers a range of scholarships, further information can be found on our website: https://www.stir.ac.uk/scholarships/
Ecology and Conservation at University of Stirling - UCAS