BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation and Ecology (with placement) at Harper Adams University

Programme overview

Biodiversity underpins a range of ecosystem services which support our social and economic health and well-being, yet the World is facing global crises of biodiversity loss and environmental degradation. If you have a passion for wildlife conservation and want to make a difference to the quality of the environment we leave for future generations both in the UK and internationally this is the course for you.

Department: Environment, Sustainability and Wildlife | Duration: 4 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. | Study mode: full-time (sandwich, one-year work placement) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Graduates will find a diversity of employment opportunities within the fields of ecological management, wildlife conservation, sustainable development and land management, including acting as ecological consultants and ecologists working to mitigate the impacts on wildlife of infrastructure projects, food production and climate change.

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Application information

Entry requirements

88-96 UCAS Tariff Points; GCE A Levels: grades CCD or equivalent; Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMM (in a relevant subject) (1080 GLH); City & Guilds Advanced Extended Technical Diploma: MMM (in a relevant subject) (1080 GLH); T-Level: Pass (A* - C) (in a relevant subject); Scottish Highers: BCCC; Irish Leaving Certificate: Three H3 and one H4; GCSEs: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 including English Language, Maths and Science. International applicants who need a visa: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK/ROI/Isle of Man/Channel Islands fee 2027/28, subject to parliamentary approval. Sandwich placement year charged separately at £2,010. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,840 a year (2027/28). EU/EEA/Swiss and overseas full-time fee 2027/28. Sandwich placement year charged separately at £4,160. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 4 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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