BSc (Hons) Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Science at Canterbury Christ Church University

Study Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science at Canterbury Christ Church University and turn your passion for the planet into a practical, purpose-driven career. Whether you want to work with endangered species, manage habitats, or influence environmental policy, this conservation degree will equip you with the knowledge and experience to make a real impact.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop practical field, lab, and digital skills to investigate and monitor wildlife and ecosystems. Apply statistical and analytical methods, including geographical information systems (GIS) to both decipher and map environmental data. Core modules include Year 1: Global Diversity: Evolution to Ecosystems, Discovery and Data, Human and Physical Environments, Introduction to Natural and Applied Sciences, Success Modules; Year 2: Soil Science, Conservation Ecology, Global Systems and Climate Change, Animal Behaviour, Interdisciplinary modules, Employability modules; Year 3: Environmental Consultancy, Animal Husbandry and Conservation, Applied Science Major Project. Optional modules include Animal Diseases and Immunology, Geospatial Analysis for a Changing World.

Career pathways

Graduates from related courses preceding this one (e.g. Ecology, Environmental Science) at Canterbury Christ Church University have gone on to work as Head of Sustainability (Imperial College London), Senior Ecologist (Lloydbore), Conservation Livelihoods Event Coordinator (Durrell Conservation Trust) or Nature Conservation Officer (Habitats & Heritage).

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