Marine Conservation (Hons) University of Plymouth

Overview

• Gain extensive, real-world experience surveying diverse marine habitats, from boat-based studies in Plymouth Sound Marine Park to coastal research expeditions, with opportunities for UK and international field courses.

• This Marine Conservation (Hons) course offered by the University of Plymouth combines marine science, conservation biology, and social sciences, equipping you with a broad skill set that enhances employability. You’ll graduate ready to tackle a diverse range of marine conservation challenges.

• Benefit from close ties with local conservation organisations, government agencies and ecological consultancies, ensuring real-world relevance. 

Careers

BSc (Hons) Marine Conservation will complement the hard skills in Marine Science with the addition of skills in Biological Conservation and the Social Sciences and Humanities, enhancing your employment potential after graduation. Current employment growth in the sector is being driven by climate change and environmental concerns, government and international policies, expansion of the blue economy, and advancements in Marine Science and Technology. A huge range of career pathways are open to Marine Conservation graduates including:

• Conservation organisations and non-governmental organisations
• Government and Regulatory Agencies
• Marine Industry and Sustainable Business
• Science communication and education
• Fieldwork and exploration
• Research and academia