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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D510

Ecology and Wildlife Conservation

University of Cumbria
Ambleside, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Ecology and Wildlife Conservation at University of Cumbria is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Ambleside, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Are you passionate about wildlife and committed to preserving our natural world? Do you want to be part of the solution to climate change and biodiversity loss? Our Ecology and Wildlife Conservation programme equips you with essential knowledge and practical experience to confront these global challenges. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Fundamental Ecology and Evolution
Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
Ecosystem Processes and Management
Wildlife Population Dynamics
Field Survey and Research Methods
Applied Conservation Practicum
Environmental Data Analysis
Landscape Ecology and Restoration
UCAS Code:D510
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBB

To include 32 points in Biology, Conservation, Environmental Science or Geography.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000

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 — University of Cumbria

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£27,000
3 years£16,500£21,000£25,000
5 years£21,000£26,500£31,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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-level average

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

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
55%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria offers Ecology and Wildlife Conservation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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