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- Environmental Science: Biodiversity and Conservation
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
21-SEP-26
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Summary:Tackle the environmental challenges shaping our world. On this Environmental Science degree, you will explore how science can be applied to protect the planet and create more sustainable futures.Choose the direction that matters to you. With specialist pathways including Business and the Environment, Biodiversity and Conservation, Environmental Change, Water and the Environment, and Sustainability, you can shape your degree around your interests and ambitions.By combining subjects such as environmental science, geography, ecology, geology, and oceanography, you will build the knowledge and skills needed to understand complex global issues and work towards practical solutions.Key features of the course:Specialise in your chosen pathway while exploring a broad range of subjects, shaping your degree to match your interests and career goals.Develop the skills to tackle major environmental challenges, combining theory with practical and project-based learning.Gain real-world experience through applied learning, preparing you for careers in areas such as environmental management and conservation.Join a university where 100% of Environmental Science graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2021/22 and 2022/23, published 2024 and 2025 respectively).Partnership ProjectsOur Partnership Projects initiative gives you the opportunity to complete a Policy, Practice or Industry dissertation in collaboration with an external organisation.You’ll work on a real brief set by the partner, applying your knowledge to a defined challenge.Projects may include:• ecological field studies• social research into community sustainability initiatives• identifying new locations for environmental or social charity workYour research will focus on real-world issues and contribute to practical outcomes.Student support:Your Personal Academic Tutor will support you throughout your degree, helping you make informed choices about your modules and future career.You will be part of a supportive learning environment, where you can develop your skills, confidence and direction for the future.Further information:This course prepares you for a wide range of careers across the environmental sector, with opportunities to tailor your studies as your interests develop.
Application deadline
14/01/2026
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
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- UCAS Points
- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- Extended Project
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
- Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
- T Level
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
A level : ABB
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Main Site - Highfield Campus, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
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