BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Conservation (top up, part time)
- Conservation technologies and science communication
- Behavioural ecology
- Creating sustainable futures
- Research project
All students are supported with academic development and you will have access to a personal tutor.
Throughout the course you will be able to research chosen topics and species of interest for your assessments enabling you to focus on subject areas that you wish to specialise in, and link to career aspirations. Each module will be assessed with 2-3 pieces of work. These could include academic poster creation, conference style presentations, written exams, reports, seminars, media article design, portfolios, video productions, case studies and a dissertation.
Academic skills support is available throughout the year to help you prepare for this range of assessments, including exam preparation.
Wildlife and Conservation Foundation Degree (or suitable equivalent subject) with a minimum Pass profile. Plus a minimum of Grade C at GCSE for English, maths and science.
A minimum IELTS score of 6 /TOEFL equivalent is required for those for whom English is not their first language.
Continue your studies with a masters degree in a range of specialist areas or apply for membership of professional bodies including the Zoological Society of London, Institute of Biology or the British Ecological Society and attend further courses.
This programme can lead to a wide range of careers within wildlife conservation and ecology, in areas of wildlife protection, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management. Roles include but are not limited to wildlife conservation officer, wildlife biologist and countryside warden/park ranger.
Home/EU* Fee for September 2025 entry: £4,000 per year
Please note: Tuition fees are published for the first year of entry only and may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Office for Students.
*Fee information for European Union (EU) students: If your course starts on or after the 1st August 2021, you will no longer be eligible for financial support from Student Finance England unless you meet one of the following criteria:
- you are able to benefit from the citizens’ rights agreements
- you are an Irish national living in the UK or Republic of Ireland – benefits of Irish nationals under Common Travel Area guidance arrangement will continue
Additional costs include:
Optional trips for work experience, especially if you wish to volunteer overseas, as some of our previous students have done. Additional printing over and above the £10 allowance provided by the college, and the cost of books that you might wish to purchase.
We strongly recommend purchasing a laptop to support you in your studies on the course.