What makes this course unique?
This BSc top-up provides advanced and comprehensive knowledge in ecological science, equipping students with the expertise, critical thinking, and practical skills needed to address urgent global challenges including biodiversity loss, habitat degradation, and the climate crisis. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, and real‑world application, this course prepares graduates to lead impactful futures in ecosystem management, conservation, and restoration, shaping positive solutions for the future.
Qualification: Level 6
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Duration: 1 year
UCAS Code: C184
Institution Code: S34
What you’ll learn
You will gain a deep understanding of ecological systems, conservation science and sustainability. Topics such as ecosystem services, species monitoring and biodiversity management are paired with practical skills like species and habitat identification, mapping, ecological data analysis, and project management planning.
Contribute to live research projects, such as monitoring butterfly populations, avian species richness and diversity monitoring, dormouse and other small mammal monitoring, habitat surveying and assessing and aspects of pollution monitoring and impacts. Conduct wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, develop habitat management plans.
Modules
EMBRACE CHALLENEGE
- Global Biodiversity
- Landscape Ecology and GIS
- Sustainable Resource Management
- Project and Site Management
- Dissertation and Data Analysis
- Professional and Industrial Development
How you’ll be assessed
Our assessments mirror the challenges you will face in your career, combining academic depth with practical application:
- Research that addresses real‑world problems
- Field‑based assignments that allow you to showcase your skills to employers
- A range of presentation types and written assignments that develop key graduate skills such as communication expertise.
How you’ll be taught
Contact time: Three days per week plus independent study time.
Entry requirements
FdSc or HND in a relevant subject
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