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Bristol, UWE

Integrated Wildlife Conservation (Top Up)

England, United Kingdom · UCAS F75A

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    1 year

  • Campus

    Frenchay Campus

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    F75A

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Course Overview

Integrated Wildlife Conservation (Top Up) at Bristol, UWE in 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)

Environmental and conservation graduates work for government agencies, conservation NGOs and environmental consultancies on biodiversity management, habitat restoration and sustainability programmes.

Student life (indicative)

Bristol is beloved by students for its independent creative scene — street art, independent cafés, great music venues, and easy access to the Cotswolds and coastline.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

12,000

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

12.0%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Integrated Wildlife Conservation (Top Up)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Foundation science
  • Extended science
  • Environment
  • Environmental management
  • Environmental conservation
  • Wildlife management
  • Coastal management
  • Marine Conservation
  • Coastal conservation
  • Landscape studies

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

12,000

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

12%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Mild coastal

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

Student Life & City (indicative)

Bristol is beloved by students for its independent creative scene — street art, independent cafés, great music venues, and easy access to the Cotswolds and coastline.

  • Bristol is beloved by students for its independent creative scene — street art, independent cafés, great music venues, and easy access to the Cotswolds and coastline.

What Students Love

  • Active music scene
  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Street food & markets
  • Outdoor & nature activities

University Stats

Total Students12,000
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students12%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Environmental and conservation graduates work for government agencies, conservation NGOs and environmental consultancies on biodiversity management, habitat restoration and sustainability programmes.

  • Environmental and conservation graduates work for government agencies, conservation NGOs and environmental consultancies on biodiversity management, habitat restoration and sustainability programmes.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£758/mo
Food & Groceries£268/mo
Transport£86/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,295
Annual living costs£15,547/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,640/month budget (housing $960, food $340, transport $110) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,640/month budget (housing $960, food $340, transport $110) covers everything comfortably.
  • A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.