This course focuses on ecological concepts, the natural world, and how we conserve it. It has been designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of environmental problems and their solutions. You’ll study how ecological concepts can be applied to conserve nature, and the threats from pressures such as climate and land-use change.

Why choose this course?

• Explore over 200 hectares of farm and woodland estate on our Brackenhurst Campus, an ideal location to study Ecology and Conservation.
• Benefit from studying with a variety of habitats including wetland, woodland and grassland, right on your doorstep.
• Our conservation courses have a strong emphasis on practical learning and include field trips with opportunities in both the UK and abroad – great for maximising your career potential.
• Get the best of both worlds! Immerse yourself in the subject in our stunning outdoor classroom at Brackenhurst, but still be completely connected to student life and all the events, entertainment, clubs and societies that Nottingham has to offer.
• You'll get the chance to volunteer with extra projects, such as surveying great crested newts, ringing birds and trapping small mammals on campus.

This course will enable you to progress in the ecology and conservation industries. Our graduates have gone on to work for bodies such as:

• the National Trust
• the Wildlife Trusts
• the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
• FrogLife
• local government and statutory agencies
• conservation organisations
• academic institutions.

You could also progress on to postgraduate study.