BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation

Ready to turn your passion for the natural world into a purpose-driven career? With UEA’s Ecology and Conservation degree, you’ll study how animals, plants, and ecosystems interact and evolve, and learn how science drives global conservation efforts. Whether you dream of protecting endangered species, restoring habitats, or shaping environmental policy, this is your springboard to a future where you can make a real difference. At UEA, you’ll be taught by world-leading experts from our Schools of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Our unique approach to ecology and conservation will see you learning in the classroom, in our state-of-the-art labs, and in the field from your first year through to your final year research project. UEA has a vibrant campus to explore with thousands of species thriving in and around the lake, woods, reedbeds and meadows. You’ll have the exciting opportunity to experience conservation work firsthand and develop biodiversity survey and identification skills. Norfolk is a dream location for aspiring ecologists – with vast beaches, rolling sand dunes, ancient woodlands, and hundreds of nature reserves right on your doorstep. It’s the perfect natural classroom to explore, observe and put your learning into action.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)

International students: £29,300 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £29,300 per year

September 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration)

• Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom