BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation at Swansea University

Programme overview

A BSc responding to the global need for professionals who can address biodiversity loss and climate change. Students gain scientific knowledge and practical skills in ecological systems and evidence-based conservation through field courses, placements and research projects.

Faculty: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Duration: 3 years full time (4 years with a Year Abroad, Year in Industry, Year in Applied Research or Foundation Year) | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Cellular & Microbial Biology, Becoming a Scientist, Ecology and Behaviour, Evolution and Genetics, Life in the Oceans and Animal and Plant Diversity. Later options include Population and Community Ecology, Conservation Biology, Entomology, Ecology of Marine Invertebrates and tropical field courses, with a research project.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in conservation NGOs and businesses, environmental consultancy, government agencies and academia. Staff links include Natural Resources Wales and members of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Ecological Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: A level ABB-BBB to include A level Biology or Human Biology; BTEC DDD in Applied Science, Countryside Management or Environmental Sustainability (including BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Countryside Management and City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management); UK Access to HE in Biomedical, Forensic, Applied, Bio, Natural or Biophysical Sciences, minimum of 24 Distinctions (3 must be Biology) and 15 Merits in Science at Level 3; mixed qualifications 120 UCAS tariff points from the 3 highest qualifications including 40 in Biology or Human Biology; International Baccalaureate 32 including 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Biology. Foundation Year route: CDD-DDD.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,100 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee for the full-time route as published on the course page. International fees increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study. Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time (4 years with a Year Abroad, Year in Industry, Year in Applied Research or Foundat

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