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University Centre Bishop Burton · Undergraduate
£1,000scholarship value
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D446
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management (Top Up)
University Centre Bishop BurtonBeverley, England
1 yearDuration
£9,250Per Year (Home)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the BSc (Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management (Top Up) at University Centre Bishop Burton. Based in Beverley, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Are you looking to further enhance your career prospects in the wildlife, ecology and conservation sector? This programme enables you to progress from the FdSc, or another relevant Level 5 qualification, to a full BSc Honours Degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management. You will enhance your employability further as you develop knowledge, understanding and skills to the greater depth and level of expertise employers in the sector are looking for. Home/uk fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £18,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Understanding global biodiversity crises and solutions
Managing interactions between people and species and habitats
Managing conservation projects
UCAS Code:D446
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,250
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 — University Centre Bishop Burton
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £27,500 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £18,000 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £18,000 | £22,000 | £28,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 28% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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: CAH06-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Work & Study
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
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
78%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
61%Academic support
98%Organisation and management
63%Learning resources
92%Student voice
72%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
3 Scholarships Available
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Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)
University Centre Bishop Burton · Undergraduate
£500scholarship value
- Available to all international students
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University Centre Bishop Burton · Undergraduate
£300scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
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About University Centre Bishop Burton
University Centre Bishop Burton offers Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management (Top Up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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