Overview

The Wildlife Conservation and Ecology (with placement) (Hons) programme at Harper Adams University is founded on the study of ecological science: the interactions between species, their physical environment and humans; and its application to the conservation and management of wildlife. Key aspects focus on the ecology of protected species, animal behaviour, practical habitat management, ecological assessment of planning projects, and managing the ecological impacts of population growth, food production, land management and the climate crisis.

Careers

Graduates will find a diversity of employment opportunities within the fields of ecological management, wildlife conservation, sustainable development and land management, including acting as ecological consultants and ecologists working to mitigate the impacts on wildlife of infrastructure projects, food production and climate change. Alongside these roles are opportunities with relevant organisations in the public and private sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Issues in Sustainability

Environmental Survey and Field Skills

Skills for the Natural Scientist

Communicating Science in a Digital World

Population and Community Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newport, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Animal Science View 150 other Bachelors in Animal 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

PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

88 - 104 UCAS points for A level students. .

International Baccalaureat

Offers tend to be in the region of 28 points with relevant subject at level 5 or above

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4 GCSEs or equivalent at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Maths and a Science

BTEC level 2 in Science at grade M will be accepted as an alternative to GCSE Science at grade C/4

Applicants can expect to receive offers including specific grades in specific subjects (for example, a B or C at A level, or an M or D for BTEC modules)

Key Skills (and other level 2 variants) and First Certificates/Diplomas are not accepted in place of GCSE passes

Interviews will take place on an ad-hoc basis should the Course Manager wish to discuss any aspect of your application and for all potentially suitable applicants who require visa sponsorship.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16500 GBP / year

≈ 16500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement year:

Home: £1,905

International: £3,700

Living costs

Newport

United Kingdom

741 - 1405 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Newport

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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