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Ecology BSc

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Ecology BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full time

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,000 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 15,800

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Aberystwyth University

    Aberystwyth University was established in the early 1870s with the intention of teaching an agriculture based curriculum in both English and Welsh as ‘the people’s University’ in the town of Aberystwyth. In fact, it became the first university in Wales to offer a wide range of courses, including Chemistry, Geology, Comparative Philology Astronomy, Mathematics and […]

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    Course Summary

    Aberystwyth’s Ecology BSc is a top rated program from a university ranked #5 in the UK and #1 in all of Wales for student satisfaction. It is delivered by world recognised researchers in this exciting field, and is set in the ecologically diverse biomes of the Cardigan Bay region. It is mere minutes from the Dyfi National Nature Reserve and the Ynys Hir RSPB reserve which you may have seen on Springwatch. This gives you plenty of opportunities to visit different natural wonders and study their complex ecologies first hand.

    The degree includes an integrated year in industry which truly sets it apart from other degrees of this kind. 48 weeks of working experience (paid or unpaid) provide an amazing opportunity to put the skills you’ve just learned to work, and gives you a much more realistic perspective on what a career as an ecologist really means. It also looks great on your CV.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This degree program is typically delivered over 4 years at full time, including a year in work placement.

    Year 1 Modules Include:

    • The Green Planet
    • The Development and Management of British Habitats
    • The Biosphere
    • Study and Communication Skills
    • Microbial Diversity
    • Introduction to Conservation
    • Foundations for Life
    • Evolution and the Diversity of Life
    • Ecology
    • Comparative Animal Physiology
    • Applied Genetics

    Year 2 Modules Include:

    • Vertebrate Organisms
    • Research Methods
    • Marine Biology
    • Freshwater Biology
    • Environmental Microbiology and Monitoring
    • Ecological Surveying
    • Climate Change: Plants, Animals and Ecosystems
    • Arctic Ecology Field Course
    • An Introduction to Landscape Ecology and Geographic Information Systems
    • Advances in Invertebrate Zoology

    Placement Year

    You will undertake a year of work experience, developing key professional and research skills.

    Year 4 Modules Include:

    • Wildlife Conservation
    • Tropical Rainforest Ecology and Conservation (Trec) Field Course
    • Threats to Natural Ecosystems
    • Terrestrial Ecology Field Course
    • Population and Community Ecology
    • Dissertation
    • Conservation Genetics
    • Communicating Research
    • Biodiversity of Birds

    Learning And Teaching

    You’ll begin by learning about biology in the broad sense, gaining the background and theoretical base you’ll need for further study. In year 2 you’ll begin to select specialist modules for yourself. These will allow you to begin preparing for your specialty and eventual career. Your final year will include top level electives which will serve as the capstones of your specialty. In addition, you’ll deliver an in-depth dissertation project.

    Career Possibilities

    Recent Aberystwyth Ecology graduates have accepted exciting, challenging but very fulfilling roles as PhD Researchers, Ecological Research Graduates, Environmental Consultants, Education and Engagement Professionals, Site Managers, Biodiversity Assessors, Habitat Surveyors and Wildlife Conservation Officers. Their employability was dramatically enhanced by their year in work placement, where they were able to apply the skills and technical knowledge they had learned, made contacts within the industry and developed skills specific to their chosen careers.

    Entry Requirements

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BSc degree.

    Applicants must typically have earned 3 A Levels at BBC or higher, but other qualifications are also accepted. The full list of UK qualifications can be found here, and international qualifications here.

    All classes are taught in English (though some are available in Welsh as well), and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test.

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