7May
UndergraduateUniversity of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Working in ecology and conservation involves protecting nature to ensure healthy ecosystems, preserve biodiversity and helps support a healthier planet for everyone. Our Ecology and Conservation BSc(Hons) degree explores diverse ecosystems, from microbes to habitats with a marine and freshwater theme running through all years, backed up by GIS and remote-sensing skillset. You’ll develop practical career-focused skills through laboratory and fieldwork in our rich local environment and overseas. The course is professionally accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Our Ecology and Conservation MSci a course offers an extra year of integrated study at masters level. Top reasons to choose this course
- 98% of our students are positive about the teaching on this course in the National Students’ Survey NSS 2024.
- Professional accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology.
- Fieldwork opportunities in places such as South Africa and Shropshire, and in the rich local environment.
- Travel and accommodation included in the fees for mandatory residential trips to locations such as Shropshire (go to the Fees and costs section for more info).
- Specialist facilities such as our aquatic suite, GIS lab, and ecology, microbiology, molecular biology and tissue culture labs.
- Get involved in our research in areas such as micropollutants, invasive species and aquatic environments, and reintroducing species.
- Guest lecturers and optional placement year.
Modules
Year 1 Fundamentals of Marine and Freshwater Biology Essential Skills for Bioscientists Fundamentals in Genetics and Evolution Introduction to Microorganisms and Plants Introduction to Ecology and Conservation Terrestrial Ecosystems Year 2 Core modules Population Biology for Conservation GIS and Remote Sensing Principles and Practice Research Skills and Professional Development Animal Diversity and Adaptations Marine and Freshwater Ecology Options* Sustainable Futures Applied Conservation Field Course (UK) Environmental Pollution Ecology and Conservation International Field course Final year Core modules Ecological Impact Assessment Ecology Project Species Interactions Hot Topics in Ecology and Conservation Options* Ice Age Britian Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing Independent Study Module Political Ecology: Contested Environments Current Topics in Aquatic Environments *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
HND (BTEC)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Review our English Language requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT