Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science BSc (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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The natural world is a complex environment, with rapid change and unforeseen consequences arising from human actions. The ability to understand and act upon these changes is a vital part of our shared sustainable future. Our course in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation will provide you with the interdisciplinary expertise and applied skills to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing humanity today. The Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science team is comprised of a passionate ...Read more

The natural world is a complex environment, with rapid change and unforeseen consequences arising from human actions. The ability to understand and act upon these changes is a vital part of our shared sustainable future. Our course in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation will provide you with the interdisciplinary expertise and applied skills to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing humanity today. The Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science team is comprised of a passionate multi-disciplinary team of experienced academics whose teaching is informed by their research. It includes experts in small mammal conservation, invasive species, invertebrate specialists and chemical ecologists as well as those working on whole system analysis and human-wildlife interaction. The course has a strong emphasis on the development of practical and employment-relevant skills through a residential field trip and regular field visits to sites around the local area. These will help make your real-world experiences relatable to those of the classroom and will allow you to explore and investigate a variety of natural and human-impacted environments. You will also develop skills for the analysis of environmental samples in our newly opened, state-of-the-art laboratories. Additional options will enable you to learn how to map the environment using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and link environmental processes to sustainability, policy-making and economic development. Over three years you will develop the skills to collect and analyse scientific data independently, leading you towards an independent research project in your third year of studies where you can research a topic of your own choice with specific employment goals in mind. This research can also involve local partners in conservation, such as the Kent Wildlife Trust. As a graduate from CCCU, a wide range of exciting and satisfying careers in environmental consultancy, conservation NGOs and governmental agencies are available, all focused on the betterment of the planet and our relationship with it. Alternatively, you may also choose to continue to further study on a Masters course or a PhD. Our recent alumni have gone on to do research in Hawaii and work as environmental consultants.

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WUSCA ranking:
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38/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
84th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
109th
Ecology and Environmental Biology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 70 = 30% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
30%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
What students say
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Chloe
30 Oct 24

I love the size and location of CCCU, its a short distance from the main town and the campus is of a smaller size so navigation is way easier as a new student. I feel there is..Read more

M
Moooy
28 Jan 24

As a whole the uni is great, the facilities are top class, and the staff support is unbeatable. The student union has a club or a sport for..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

One of the A levels should be a Science at Grade C or above or equivalent please see website.For this programme you will need a GCSE pass in Mathematics and English Language at grade C or 4.

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A typical offer would be BBC at A- Level or BTEC DMM or equivalent.One of the A levels should be a Science at Grade C or above or equivalent please see website.For this programme you will need a GCSE pass in Mathematics and English Language at grade C or 4.Please see website for informationhttps://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

Please see website for information

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One of the A levels should be a Science at Grade C or above or equivalent please see website.For this programme you will need a GCSE pass in Mathematics and English Language at grade C or 4.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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Chloe
30 Oct 24
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science BSc (Hons)
I love the size and location of CCCU, its a short distance from the main town and the campus is of a smaller size so navigation is way easier as a new student. I feel there is...
Read more
M
Moooy
28 Jan 24
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science BSc (Hons)
As a whole the uni is great, the facilities are top class, and the staff support is unbeatable. The student union has a club or a sport for...
Read more
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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University , Canterbury

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has a rich history spanning over 60 years, with a strong reputation for offering courses...

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Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1QU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.4 miles away

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