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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Ecology and Conservation
Nottingham Trent University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Ecology and Conservation course at Nottingham Trent University.
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A level
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Nottingham Trent University. These students are taking Ecology and Conservation or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | D |
| Geography | B |
| Economics | D |
| Mathematics | C |
| Ancient History | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C18B
Here's what Nottingham Trent University says about its Ecology and Conservation course.
The world faces unprecedented environmental challenges, which threaten the future of plants, animals and people. You'll focus on ecological concepts, the natural world, and how we conserve it, through exploring community and ecosystem ecology of habitats, plants and the people who use them.
This course will help you explore practical solutions to these problems, through a range of lectures, practicals and fieldwork, preparing you for a career in ecology and conservation.
You will study the ecology of plants, animals and land use, the conservation of organisms and the management of habitats. You will examine environmental impact assessment and global food security issues. You will learn highly-valued ecology and conservation skills like species identification, environmental law, and the application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). You will develop an understanding of the social and economic issues which underpin pressing environmental problems. You will also have the chance to tailor your studies, by choosing optional modules to focus on your particular area of interest in the final year.
Source: Nottingham Trent University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Science
Location
Brackenhurst Campus | Southwell
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Ecology
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £17,950 per year |
| International | £17,950 per year |
The modules you will study
Year One
- Principles of Ecology
- Introduction to Plant Ecology
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Ecological Census Techniques
- Animal Structure, Function and Adaptation
- Practical Conservation Skills
Year Two
- Applied Habitat Management
- Land Use Ecology
- Introduction to Research
- Environmental Monitoring and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Law and Policy
- Technical Skills
Final year
- Dissertation
- Ecosystem Ecology
- Introduction to Ecological Consultancy and (pick two - one of which must be a field course):
- Africa Field Course
- UK Field Course
- Global Agriculture and Food Security
- Marine and Freshwater Ecology
Full module descriptions and details can be found on the course page on the NTU website.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Nottingham Trent University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Nottingham Trent University students who took the Ecology and Conservation course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
97%
high
Teaching on my course
97%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
97%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
97%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
97%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
94%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
91%
high
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
97%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
high
Organisation and management
97%
high
Organisation and management
97%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
97%
high
How well organised is your course?
97%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
97%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
97%
high
Student voice
88%
high
Student voice
88%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
94%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
93%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
97%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
91%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Nottingham Trent University graduates who took Ecology and Conservation - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
£27.7k
Third year after graduation
£31.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Ecology and Conservation.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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