University of Exeter
Conservation Biology and Ecology with Professional Placement
Exeter, England, United Kingdom · UCAS C152
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Intl. Tuition
£31,500 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
C152
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Course Overview
Conservation Biology and Ecology with Professional Placement at University of Exeter in Exeter, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Ecology and conservation graduates work for environmental consultancies, national parks, conservation NGOs, government agencies and research institutions. Growing demand is driven by climate and biodiversity policy commitments.
Student life (indicative)
Exeter combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
33,105
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
22.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
79.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£34,760
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Conservation Biology and Ecology with Professional Placement
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Conservation Biology and Ecology with Professional Placement topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Conservation Biology and Ecology with Professional Placement
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Ecology
- Biology
- Zoology
- Field biology
- Evolutionary biology
- Environmental conservation
- Wildlife management
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
33,105
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
22%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Exeter combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
- Exeter combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
- The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
What Students Love
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Beach lifestyle
- Active pub & club scene
- Thriving student social scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
79%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£34,760
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Ecology and conservation graduates work for environmental consultancies, national parks, conservation NGOs, government agencies and research institutions. Growing demand is driven by climate and biodiversity policy commitments.
- Ecology and conservation graduates work for environmental consultancies, national parks, conservation NGOs, government agencies and research institutions.
- Growing demand is driven by climate and biodiversity policy commitments.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Finance
- Media
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
£126,000
For full 4 years
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,512/month budget (housing $890, food $318, transport $92) covers everything comfortably. Exeter's coastal setting and campus lifestyle make every pound stretch further.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,512/month budget (housing $890, food $318, transport $92) covers everything comfortably.
- Exeter's coastal setting and campus lifestyle make every pound stretch further.