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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D303
Animal Management, Ecology and Conservation
University Centre SomersetBridgwater, England
3 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£8,950Home Fee
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University Centre Somerset, the BSc (Hons) Animal Management, Ecology and Conservation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Bridgwater, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This programme explores the interconnectedness between animals and their environment through theoretical and practical competencies, related to both research and industry settings. It is a broad-based programme that investigates the diverse relationships between captive or wild animal situations in relation to a range of habitat management and conservation strategies. Being able to develop ecosystems to increase biodiversity and design environments to enrich an animal’s wellbeing are key skills at a national and international level. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Principles of Animal Biology and Physiology
Ecology and Ecosystem Management
Wildlife Conservation Strategies
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Habitat Assessment and Monitoring Techniques
Captive Animal Husbandry and Enrichment
Biodiversity and Species Management
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:D303
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ 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
International Student Fee
£13,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£40,500
Home Student Fee
£8,950
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre Somerset
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £15,500 | £18,500 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £23,000 | £27,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 31% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-03 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
90%Working
35%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
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
89%Academic support
75%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
75%Student voice
80%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
25%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About University Centre Somerset
University Centre Somerset offers Animal Management, Ecology and Conservation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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