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Ecology and Conservation

University of Kent

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Delivered by the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology, our undergraduate course is the longest running conservation course in the UK.Natural science areas of focus include ecology, wildlife survey methods, rewilding, wildlife management, conservation biology, biogeography, and conservation genetics, and include an emphasis on field-trips with some lab-based training too.Explore the human dimensions of conservation including climate change, environmental sustainability, species reintroduction, working with rural communities, human-wildlife conflict and conservation policy, so upon graduation, you can make a real difference in tomorrow’s world.Graduate with skills in wildlife and habitat surveying, data analysis, survey design, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and ecological project management - having planned your own dissertation research project in the final year. Become part of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), an award-winning research centre. You’ll be taught by award-winning DICE staff, giving you the knowledge, skills and global networks to address modern environmental challenges.Our extensive range of UK and overseas field trips take advantage of the UK’s rich landscapes, our beautiful green campus, and you could even venture to the forests and beaches of Costa Rica on our tropical field course. Kent is now an epicentre of rewilding efforts in the UK, and we take advantage of our proximity to reintroduction projects including the Bison in Blean woods, just a stones throw from the University of Kent.Your futureThe conservation and environmental sector is an expanding area for employment opportunities. Employers include ecological surveying, local, regional and national government departments, conservation organisations and the private sector, as well as international conservation and environmental organisations.

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£ 23,500per year

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University information

University of Kent

University of Kent

  • University League Table

    62nd

  • Campus address

    University of Kent - Canterbury Campus, Canterbury Campus, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom

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A range of scholarships for international students, including GREAT Scholarships for students from Ghana, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand or Turkey.
Kent offers globally recognised degrees and has a diverse student community representing over 180 nationalities.
Kent provides excellent support for international students, including English language training and academic study support.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    61st out of 87 20

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    114 51%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    64th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    70th

    7

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