Ecology and Conservation

Overview

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.

This course equips you with the full toolkit for a career in ecology and conservation – from fieldwork techniques to lab analysis, computing, and scientific writing. You’ll learn how to investigate pressing ecological challenges and design innovative solutions to protect our planet's future.

At the end of this BSc Ecology and Conservation course, you’ll have the knowledge and research skills needed to prepare you for a career in industry, research or academia. Your wealth of experience in laboratory and fieldwork will make you stand out to potential future employers, as will the connections you make during your time at UEA.

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Located within 370 acres of beautiful green space, with Norwich's affordable and vibrant city centre close by, UEA's campus is unlike any other.

In a safe and inclusive environment, it's surrounded by historic landmarks and contemporary architecture, making UEA's campus a wonderful place to study, explore and live. Students have access to a range of exceptional facilities on their doorstep, from the region's largest music venue, the LCR, to the impressive Sportspark with an Olympic-sized pool and running track.

For those who want to explore off-campus, Norwich's buzzing city centre is only a 20-minute bus journey away. It's packed with independent cafes, bars and shops, three cinemas, high street stores and places to eat.

If this all sounds like the perfect place for you and you're looking for a reputable university with quality teaching, fantastic student satisfaction and world-leading research then click Call University now to secure your place at UEA!