BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation at Nottingham Trent University

A BSc (Hons) at Brackenhurst Campus focused on broad-scale ecology (land-use, habitat and ecosystem ecology) and its links to human society, taught through lectures, practicals and fieldwork across a 200-hectare campus. The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management for graduate membership, and an optional paid placement year is available.

Faculty: School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: Three years full-time or four years with industry sandwich  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one modules include Principles of Ecology, Plants and Soil, Biodiversity Conservation, Ecological Census Techniques, Animal Structure, Function and Adaptation, and Practical Conservation Skills. Topics include ecosystem services, threats to species and habitats, habitat management, environmental monitoring and GIS, with a choice of residential field trips (previously Pembrokeshire and the South African savannah).

Career pathways

Demand is growing for ecologists, wildlife conservationists and ecological consultants. Graduates work as Ecologists, Land Surveyors, Woodland Creation GIS Officers, River Rangers, Visitor Experience Officers and Reserve Wardens, at employers such as the RSPB, Natural England, Environment Agency, Wildlife Trusts and Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.

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