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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C183

Ecology and Conservation (Study Abroad)

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£23,750Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Lancaster University, the BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation (Study Abroad) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Ecologists work to protect natural environments and habitats. Their research is essential to understanding the relationship between plants and animals, how different ecosystems are structured, and how human activities impact the places they call home. From this, they develop conservation strategies that tackle the most pressing global, environmental challenges. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ecology
Evolutionary biology
Conservation
UCAS Code:C183
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

A level grade AB in two sciences from the following; Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

Including 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects and two science subjects at HL grade 6.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic58

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,750

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£95,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Lancaster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£25,000£29,000
3 years£20,500£24,000£28,500
5 years£26,000£31,000£40,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 27% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£24,500

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

61%Working
13%Studying
11%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
53%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, 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
92%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Your nationality

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India Scholarship – Undergraduate

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Lancaster University

About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Ecology and Conservation (Study Abroad) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#24UK Ranking
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