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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Ecology and Conservation with a Foundation Year
University of East Anglia
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Ecology and Conservation with a Foundation Year course at University of East Anglia.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
Contextual Offer: CDD Where applicable Science A levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Ecology and Conservation with a Foundation Year course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | C |
| Geography | B |
| Chemistry | C |
| Mathematics | B |
| Government and Politics | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | C |
| Geography | B |
| Chemistry | C |
| Mathematics | B |
| Government and Politics | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C18F
Here's what University of East Anglia says about its Ecology and Conservation with a Foundation Year course.
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for you to study BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Foundation Year UEA, even if you don’t have the standard entry qualifications for these courses or feel you need a more supported start to your university life.
You’ll begin with a foundation year studying a range of core subjects on the science of life on Earth. About 60% of this year will be spent studying biology modules, which will take you from the very small, cellular level through to aspects of whole organisms, ecosystems and how the interactions between the two are key to living healthily and sustainably. The remaining 40% of your foundation year will be comprised of training in research skills, mathematics and environmental sciences, the exact combination of which will be based on your previous studies and your intended future course. Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you’ll progress on to one of the Ecology and Conservation degrees within the School of Biological Sciences.
You’ll be taught by world-class academics in the School of Biological Sciences and Environmental Sciences, which is proud to be one of the most developed schools of our kind in Europe. You’ll have access to some of the best facilities in the country, including our new £34 million undergraduate STEM teaching laboratories. You’ll also benefit from our enviable position within the Norfolk Broads National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty that plays a key role in ecological conservation efforts. In addition, we’re an integral partner of the Norwich Research Park, which is also home to world-renowned research institutes such as the John Innes Centre (for plant sciences and microbiology), the Sainsbury Laboratory (for plant disease and resistance) , the Earlham Institute (a genomics centre), and the new £75-million Quadram Institute (a food and health research centre).
You’ll benefit from our collective expertise which will help you to foster a deep understanding of ecology and conservation in the context of field work and laboratory investigation for improved monitoring, amelioration and safe-guarding of organisms and their environments.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Source: University of East Anglia
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Biological Sciences
Location
Main Site | Norwich
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Ecology
• Biodiversity conservation
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
University of East Anglia student reviews
Showing 110 reviews
Unknown year
1 year ago
Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...
Foundation year student
1 year ago
Uni life is very fun. You get to spend time with your friends and they're always there so you don't get bored. Norwich is a very average city but again you get used to it and it's also very historic
Foundation year student
1 year ago
Cost of living is hard personally but you get used to it. It depends on how you manage your money
Foundation year student
1 year ago
The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.
Foundation year student
1 year ago
I haven't had any issues but they're supportive and available when u need them
Foundation year student
1 year ago
Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East Anglia
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 University of East Anglia students who took the Ecology and Conservation with a Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
med
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?
93%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
60%
low
Academic support
83%
med
Academic support
83%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
71%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
60%
low
Organisation and management
60%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
67%
low
How well organised is your course?
53%
low
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
low
Student information
The Ecology and Conservation with a Foundation Year course at University of East Anglia features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Ecology and Conservation with a Foundation Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of East Anglia graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
82%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Elementary occupations
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Natural and social science professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Conservation and environment professionals
20%
Sales occupations
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of East Anglia graduates who took Ecology and Conservation with a Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
£31k
Third year after graduation
£30.3k
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 with a Foundation Year.
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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