Overview

Whether you dream of protecting endangered species, restoring habitats, or shaping environmental policy, this Ecology and Conservation with a Foundation Year (Hons) is your springboard to a future where you can make a real difference. At University of East Anglia , you’ll be taught by world-leading experts from our Schools of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Our unique approach to ecology and conservation will see you learning in the classroom, in our state-of-the-art labs, and in the field from your first year through to your final year research project. You’ll spend your third year in a work placement gaining invaluable real-world skills and experience in an area of your choice to greatly enhance your employability.

UEA has a vibrant campus to explore with thousands of species thriving in and around the lake, woods, reedbeds and meadows. You’ll have the exciting opportunity to experience conservation work firsthand and develop biodiversity survey and identification skills.

Career Pathways

Examples of careers that you could enter include:

Ecological research
Agriculture and horticulture
Environmental management and conservation
Science communication and engagement
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology
Issues and Approaches in Ecology
Professional Skills for Biosciences
Diversity of Life
Sustainability Challenges and Solutions
Living Planet

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Ecology View 84 other Bachelors in Ecology 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

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE requirements: English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 (C) or equivalent
English language: Various accepted qualifications (see equivalencies page)
A levels: Typical offer AAB (science subjects may require practical pass; Critical Thinking & General Studies not accepted)
International Baccalaureate: 33 points overall
Other international qualifications: Accepted (country-specific requirements apply)
Alternative route: UEA International Study Centre offers foundation/preparation programmes leading to this degree if requirements aren’t met

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Tuition Fees

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29300 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Norwich

United Kingdom

609 - 1044 GBP / month

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