Study Ecology and Conservation with a Placement Year at University of East Anglia UEA in the UK,

Ecology and Conservation with a Placement Year

UK

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What will I learn?

**Overview**Get ready to deep-dive into the key concepts of ecology and discover how organisms behave, evolve and interact with their physical and biological environments. This BSc Ecology and Conservation with a Placement Year is for you if you have a scientist’s mind combined with a love of the natural world, animals, plants and ecosystems. You'll be fascinated by life science and how it underpins our understanding of the natural world and conservation. You might aspire to work in conservation, research, agriculture, or even conservation communication. Or you might not yet know which career path you want to take and be excited about exploring the wide range of careers open to ecologists and conservation biologists. This four-year degree programme follows the structure of our BSc Ecology and Conservation, while giving you the opportunity to spend your third year on a work placement from across the field of ecology and conservation biology. A placement year makes an invaluable addition to your scientific knowledge and skills, increasing your employability and giving you the chance to put your first two years of learning into practice. **Disclaimer**Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,806.25 (US$ 30,744) per year
Year Abroad or Year in Industry, standard courses - 7,325.00, annual fees - 29,300

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

University of East Anglia,

Norwich,

Norfolk,

NR4 7TJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,806.25 (US$ 30,744) per year
Year Abroad or Year in Industry, standard courses - 7,325.00, annual fees - 29,300

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

University of East Anglia,

Norwich,

Norfolk,

NR4 7TJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

English and Mathematics

All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4.

A levels

AAB including Biology or Human Biology, Biology or Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science

Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Not accepted: Critical Thinking and General Studies.

International Baccalaureate

33 points overall with HL 5 in Biology, Biology or Human Biology, Geography or Environmental Science

Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

33 points overall with HL5 in Biology, Geography or Environmental Science

Irish Leaving Certificate

4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3 including Biology, Geography or Environmental Science

Scottish Highers

AAAAA including Biology, Geography or Environmental Science

Scottish Advanced Highers

BBC including Biology, Geography or Environmental Science. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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