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

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: Three years, full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Fundamentals of the Physical Environment, Contemporary Issues in Sustainability, Ecological Principles, Introduction to Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Survey and Field Skills, Skills for the Natural Scientist. Year 2: Research Methods and Geographical Information Systems, Population and Community Ecology, Wildlife Conservation Management, Practical Research Skills, Professional Development for the Natural Scientist. Year 3: Honours Research Dissertation, Ecological Applications, Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Land Management, Integrative Project Management.

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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