Ecology and Wildlife Conservation (Hons)

Are you passionate about wildlife and committed to preserving our natural world? Do you want to be part of the solution to climate change and biodiversity loss? Our Ecology and Wildlife Conservation programme equips you with essential knowledge and practical experience to confront these global challenges. Study with us at our Ambleside campus, located in the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage site, where you’ll have access to exceptional fieldwork and laboratory resources. Learn from passionate, research-active lecturers and gain firsthand experience working with conservation partners. This course provides over 180 hours of hands-on practical field and lab work to give you ecological, digital, and transferable skills aligned with industry standards. Throughout this degree, you’ll participate in internships, placements, and volunteer activities with conservation organisations, building networks and skills to succeed in this rapidly growing field. With our support and extensive professional connections, you’ll be well-prepared for a fulfilling career in environmental conservation. You will develop professional competencies in conservation science including species identification, ecological survey skills, environmental assessment and ecosystem restoration and management in the UK and overseas. You will learn about relevant policy, legislation and environmental standards as well as safe working practices and professional conduct. We make great use of the resources on our doorstep to assess the physical environment and examine biodiversity and habitats using a wide range of biological, chemical and technological tools. You will learn to critically review conservation strategies and evidence, handle and analyse complex data and develop your own research questions and interests. We aspire that, on graduation, you will be a confident, independent, resilient, global conservation scientist, capable of working across disciplines and communicating complex concepts to a wide audience, helping bring about positive environmental change for many years to come.