About Bsc (hons) Ecology & Wildlife Conservation (with Foundation Year Option) in Bournemouth University
There’s a growing demand for professionals with skills in wildlife protection, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management. This course will give you a solid scientific grounding in the science of ecology and how it can be used to conserve species.
Why study BSc (Hons) Ecology & Wildlife Conservation at BU?
- Learn from expert academics, professional practitioners and guest speakers who will guide you through the wider social and legal context in which ecological conservation operates
- Gain practical experience with opportunities for fieldwork in a fantastic variety of local habitats including forests, meadows, heaths and maritime environments
- Undertake a 5-week placement in your first year as well as an additional 5-week or 30-week placement in your third year
- Select subjects that match your personal passions and ambitions as the course has a wide range of options units
- Engage in our many staff research collaborations with conservation organisation and be part of a thriving network of staff, students and professional practitioners working together for wildlife conservation
- 93% of graduates felt academic staff on this course were good at explaining things and you'll be career-ready with 95% of our graduates in employment or further education after 15 months.
Entry requirements
- High School leaving examinations - We will consider any High School leaving examinations that are considered to be the equivalent to A-level examinations in the UK.
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
- TOEFL iBT: 60-78 overall.
- PTE Academic: 54 (with no less than 51 in each component).
Bournemouth University Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
2.4 million GBP |
| Number of campuses |
Two campuses - Talbot Campus and Lansdowne Campus |
| Total number of Professors |
828 |
| Graduate Job Rate |
91% |
| Housing |
Available (12 halls) |
| International Fee |
13,750 GBP |
Bournemouth University Cost of Attendance
The information below is designed as a guide to the living expenses at university. For those who stay on-campus, the cost of utilities and transportation will be saved as the students will be given annual bus pass.
| Item |
Annual amount in GBP |
| Tuition |
14,100-15,850 |
| Books and supplies |
210-630 |
| Accommodation |
6,499-9,275 |
| Utilities |
420 |
| Transportation |
250 |
| Laundry |
156-312 |
| Insurance |
70 |
| Food and household expenses |
2,200 |
| TV licenses |
157.50 |
| Total |
24,062.5-29,164.5 |
