BSc Wildlife Conservation and Ecology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation and Ecology is an undergraduate degree focused on ecological science, wildlife conservation, and habitat management. The curriculum covers protected species, animal behaviour, species identification, field survey techniques, and environmental legislation. The course includes a compulsory placement year and features residential field courses in every year, including international trips to Europe and South Africa.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 88-96 UCAS Tariff Points A level: grades CCD or equivalent
See the highest paying Biology & Sport Science degrees in the UK →
See the highest paying Agriculture & Food degrees in the UK →
What students say
Based on about 232 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 265 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 121 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 88%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 87%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 83%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 1%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 11%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 265 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 98%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Wildlife Conservation and Ecology at Harper Adams University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £39,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of BSc Wildlife Conservation and Ecology at Harper Adams University do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Wildlife Conservation and Ecology at Harper Adams University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Wildlife Conservation and Ecology at Harper Adams University?
The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does BSc Wildlife Conservation and Ecology at Harper Adams University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Wildlife Conservation and Ecology at Harper Adams University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.