Ecology
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Key Facts
C180-
UCAS Tariff
120 - 104
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Course duration
3 years
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowEcology focuses on the interactions between organisms and their environment. Knowledge of these interactions underpins our understanding of how wildlife will respond to current and future environmental threats, including pollution, climate change, invasive species and habitat destruction. Our mission is to train the next generation that will respond to these issues, identifying solutions and conserving biodiversity into the future.
Aberystwyth is the place to study Ecology because we have:
- passionate teaching staff that conduct research in all areas of ecology and in different parts of the world;
- a focus on field skills and learning by experience;
- direct access to some wonderful locations and habitats, including the Dyfi National Nature Reserve, and Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons National Parks;
- international field courses and training opportunities.
Course Overview
Why study Ecology with Year in Industry at Aberystwyth?
- Learn and live in an area of outstanding beauty that offers access to local ecology but also environmental and recreational opportunities that suite the outdoor person.
- You will be taught by award-winning ecologists on modules that target knowledge and skills in surveying, identifying and mitigating climate change impacts, habitat restoration, biodiversity assessment and conservation, environmental consultancy. Be a student in a world-renowned teaching and Research Institute.
- Unrivalled wildlife and countryside on your doorstep.
Our Staff
The majority of teaching staff at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry. The Institute has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.
Modules September start - 2022
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
| Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ecology | BR13510 | 10 |
| Microbial Diversity | BR12110 | 10 |
| Study and Communication Skills | BR12410 | 10 |
| The Development and Management of British Habitats | BR10810 | 10 |
| The Green Planet | BR13610 | 10 |
| Comparative Animal Physiology | BR14110 | 10 |
| Evolution and the Diversity of Life | BR14310 | 10 |
| Exploring Genetics | BR14410 | 10 |
| Introduction to Conservation | BR10110 | 10 |
| Climate and Climate Change | BR16620 | 20 |
Options
| Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Palaeobiology | BR16510 | 10 |
| The Biosphere | BR13210 | 10 |
| Soils and their Management | BR14910 | 10 |
| Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| An Introduction to Landscape Ecology and Geographic Information Systems | BR25520 | 20 |
| Climate Change: Plants, Animals and Ecosystems | BR21120 | 20 |
| Ecological Surveying | BR21420 | 20 |
| Research Methods | BR27520 | 20 |
Options
| Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Microbiology and Monitoring | BR26020 | 20 |
| Freshwater Biology | BR22020 | 20 |
| Invertebrate Zoology | BR25420 | 20 |
| Marine Biology | BR22620 | 20 |
| Tropical Rainforest Ecology and Conservation | BR24020 | 20 |
| Vertebrate Zoology | BR26820 | 20 |
| Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Regulation and Consultancy | BR35620 | 20 |
| Population and Community Ecology | BR33920 | 20 |
| Research Project | BR36440 | 40 |
| Critical Review | BR36320 | 20 |
Options
| Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioural Neurobiology | BR35320 | 20 |
| Global Biodiversity Conservation | BR33420 | 20 |
| Terrestrial Ecology Fieldcourse | BR36620 | 20 |
| The Agri-Environment | BR30420 | 20 |
| Tropical Rainforest Ecology and Conservation (Trec) Field Course | BR30120 | 20 |
| Wildlife Conservation | BR34520 | 20 |
| Anthropogenic threats to the Biosphere | BR36720 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
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Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 120 - 104
A Levels BBB-BCC with B in Biology
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh and Mathematics
BTEC National Diploma:
DDD-DDM in a specified subject
International Baccalaureate:
30-28 with 5 points in Biology at Higher Level
European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall with 7 in Biology
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.