Overview

Throughout the Marine Ecology and Conservation (Top-up) (Hons) BSc degree from Bournemouth University you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit.

The course provides in depth understanding of subjects of general public interest in marine biology, such as marine mammals.

Why study BSc (Hons) Marine Ecology and Conservation (Top-up) at BU?

This Marine Ecology and Conservation (Top-up) (Hons) degree from Bournemouth University provides you with a deeper understanding of marine ecology and the legislative frameworks for marine conservation

Career relevant skills are developed through techniques such as GIS and data analysis with various fieldwork opportunities throughout the units

The majority of your teaching will take place at BU’s Talbot Campus, however two of the units (at least one day a week), is spent at Kingston Maurward College in Dorchester, which has secured significant recent investment.

Career opportunities:

Suitably qualified graduates may find opportunities with national wildlife trusts, the Environment Agency, enforcement work with Government Agencies or go on to further research.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marine Conservation

Independent Research Project

Marine Mammal Ecology and Behaviour

Marine Field Study Techniques

Environmental Law and Management

Freshwater Resource Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Marine Science Ecology View 87 other Bachelors in Marine Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Foundation Degree with 60% or above in a required subject or HND with Merit or above in a required subject.

Required subjects: Marine Ecology & Conservation, Marine Science.

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with minimum 5.5 in each component or above.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19700 GBP / year

≈ 19700 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement year: £1,850

Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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