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University Centre Bishop Burton · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: D444
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management
University Centre Bishop BurtonNorth Carlton, England
2 yearsDuration
£9,250Per Year (Home)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the FdSc Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management at University Centre Bishop Burton. Based in North Carlton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. Are you looking to tackle the biodiversity crisis by pursuing a career within the wildlife, ecology and conservation sector? Then this foundation degree is for you. It has been designed to enable you to develop the skills in demand within the sector, opening up a diverse range of employment opportunities. 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
Organism Identification and Classification
Principles of Ecology and Conservation
British Wildlife Ecosystems and Habitats
UK Conservation Policy and Legislation
Geographic Information Systems and Analysis
Habitat Management and Restoration
Wildlife Management and Monitoring
Human-Wildlife Interactions and Engagement
UCAS Code:D444
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | A* - E |
| UCAS Points | 16 |
🗣️ 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: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 25% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£24,000
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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University Centre Bishop Burton · Undergraduate
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University Centre Bishop Burton · Undergraduate
£300scholarship value
- Available to all international students
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About University Centre Bishop Burton
University Centre Bishop Burton offers Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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