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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C184

Wildlife Conservation (with integrated year in industry)

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£20,715Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. In an era of unprecedented global change, the need to conserve biodiversity has come to the forefront of both research and policy. Global biodiversity is facing a range of emerging threats, including climate change, habitat loss and fragmentation, and the introduction of invasive species. The BSc Wildlife Conservation degree at Aberystwyth University will equip you with an intimate understanding of the ecological concepts that underpin the conservation of flora, fauna and habitats on both local and global scales. International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Biodiversity and Ecology Fundamentals
Evolution and Conservation Biology
Habitat Management and Restoration
Wildlife Population Dynamics
Conservation Policy and Governance
Research Methods in Wildlife Science
Threat Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
Applied Conservation Project
UCAS Code:C184
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

To include B in A-level Biology.

International Baccalaureate

28 - 30 points

To include 5 points in Biology at Higher Level.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,715

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£82,860

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£23,500£25,000
3 years£15,500£21,000£25,500
5 years£22,500£28,000£32,500

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 14% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
77%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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Aberystwyth International Scholarship (UG)

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£500scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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About Aberystwyth University

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