UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C18P

Ecology and Conservation with a Placement Year

Name: Ecology and Conservation with a Placement Year
Price: 9790 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich, England

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4 yearsDuration

£29,300Per Year (Intl)

£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary

88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation with a Placement Year at University of East Anglia UEA is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Norwich, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Overview Ready to turn your passion for the natural world into a purpose-driven career? With UEA’s BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Placement Year degree, you’ll study how animals, plants, and ecosystems interact and evolve, and learn how science drives global conservation efforts. Whether you dream of protecting endangered species, restoring habitats, or shaping environmental policy, this is your springboard to a future where you can make a real difference. International tuition fees are £29,300 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 a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Principles of Ecology

Biodiversity and Taxonomy

Ecosystem Dynamics and Functions

Conservation Biology

Field Survey Methods and Analysis

Population Ecology and Genetics

Environmental Impact Assessment

Research Methods and Project Design

UCAS Code:C18P

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

including Biology, Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science. Contextual Offer: BCC including Biology, Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Not accepted: Critical Thinking and General Studies.

International Baccalaureate

31 points

with HL 5 in Biology, Geography or Environmental Science.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	60	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£117,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of East Anglia UEA

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£23,500	£26,000	£30,000
3 years	£19,500	£24,000	£30,500
5 years	£24,500	£29,500	£38,000

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▲ 20% above UK average salary

This course

£29,500

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: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working

40%Studying

20%Work & Study

80%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

81%

Overall

Teaching on my course

88%

Learning opportunities

89%

Assessment and feedback

78%

Academic support

83%

Organisation and management

60%

Learning resources

91%

Student voice

80%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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