People have an enormous impact on their environment through resource use, habitat loss and degradation, and climate change. Understanding how our actions impact the ecological balance across the planet, and what we can do about it, has never been more important. Our BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation course will teach you the science of ecology and conservation and provide practical training in field, laboratory and analytical techniques. You will understand how animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms interact with their environment, as well as the relationship between people and the rest of the biosphere. You'll learn about the policies and management strategies that aim to safeguard our biodiversity and the ecosystem services upon which humans depend.

You’ll have the option of undertaking a three-week placement working with a relevant organisation.