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Ecological and Environmental Sciences

Entry requirements


A level

A,A,A-A,B,B

Required subjects: A Levels: two of Biology*, Chemistry*, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics*, or Physics* (*include at least one) at B. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6 and English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32-34

34 points with 555 at HL - 32 points with 555 at HL. Required subjects: HL: two of Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics Analysis and approaches, Mathematics: Applications and interpretation, or Physics at 5. SL: English at 5 and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5 (if not at HL).

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B

ABBB by end of S5 or AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: two of Biology*, Chemistry*, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics/Applications of Mathematics*, or Physics* (*include at least one) at B. National 5s: Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics at B and English at C.

UCAS Tariff

114-144

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Ecology

Are you passionate about interactions between humans and the natural world?

Are you concerned about our impact on the planet?

Then ecological and environmental sciences may be for you.

Our world is suffering from:

* rapid climate change

* the over-exploitation of natural resources

* the degradation of natural habitats

This degree will help you address some of the greatest environmental challenges facing our planet.

**What is ecological and environmental science?**

* Ecological sciences study how organisms interact with each other, as well as their physical, chemical and biological environments.

* Environmental science is an integrated science. We apply biological, chemical and physical sciences to understand the natural environment and how it is changing.

Understanding both is vital for managing changing environments for a more sustainable future.

Making a difference starts here. Are you ready?

**What will I learn?**

Our programme has a strong focus on data-driven innovation and computational analysis. Demand is growing for these data skills across a range of employment sectors.

We will teach you how to:

* understand environmental issues

* design robust strategies for sample collection

* make ecological and environmental measurements

* critically evaluate ecological data sets using modern statistic analysis

* measure progress and efficiency of conservation and environmental management plans

* use enhanced planning and management skills to develop solutions to environmental problems

* understand the science to contribute to difficult management questions and policy

* be aware of conflicts between humans and the natural world - and how human pressures are changing our planet

We also have an extensive network of experts contributing to this degree. They can help you gain valuable real-world experience to produce meaningful change. You will have valuable networking and potential employment opportunities.

**Open to a world of possibilities**

We are one of the largest and most successful groupings of geographers, Earth and environmental scientists in the UK. Many of them are world experts in their field. Our staff will incorporate their latest research in your teaching, and share our discoveries in a range of areas from the tropics to the poles.

Join us and help tackle today's greatest challenges.

* We are 15th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023.

* We are in the world's top 20 universities for Earth and marine sciences.

* We are also in the UK top 10 for natural sciences and environmental sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022).

* Get advice and guidance with our dedicated Careers Service.

Our Centre for Sustainable Forests and Landscapes is linked to this degree.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£34,800
per year
International
£34,800
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£1,820
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Central area campus

Department:

School of GeoSciences

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

85%
Ecology

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Ecology and environmental biology

Teaching and learning

94%
Staff make the subject interesting
89%
Staff are good at explaining things
74%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
83%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

79%
Library resources
98%
IT resources
95%
Course specific equipment and facilities
74%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

58%
UK students
42%
International students
34%
Male students
66%
Female students
86%
2:1 or above
1%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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A
A

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Ecology and environmental biology

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,500
med
Average annual salary
95%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

12%
Other elementary services occupations
11%
Science, engineering and production technicians
9%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Ecology and environmental biology

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£22k

£22k

£26k

£26k

£33k

£33k

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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