Ecology
BSc(Hons)
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Sandwich: 4 years
UCAS code CFC8
About the course
Ecology is the study of the relationship between organisms and their physical and biological environments. Global warming and over-exploitation of resources brings new urgency to the need to understand the relationship between climate, ecological and environmental process. Ecological understanding of the environment is essential for sustainable management of ecosystems and the conservation of global and local biodiversity.
This degree provides an opportunity to study ecology integrated with environmental biology and elements of physical geography. The course develops core themes in ecology, evolution and diversity leading to applied elements of ecology such as wildlife conservation. You will develop subject-specific knowledge, technical and practical skills and generic transferable skills to maximise career prospects.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary
A-levels:
BBB. Must include a relevant subject (biology and geography or environmental science). Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.ND/C (Level 3):
MMM.International Baccalaureate:
32 points, specified subjects.QAA-approved access course:
acceptable. Subject-specific units.GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.Foundation degree/HND
direct to year 2.For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.For equivalent international qualifications
We can help you meet our English language entry requirements
For help meeting English language requirements contact our
Language Institute.We can help you meet our academic entry requirements
For help meeting academic entry requirements contact our
International College.If you cannot find your country listed, please email admissions@brighton.ac.uk
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Course content
Course structure
An optional residential field trip in South Africa and numerous day trips complement university-based study. Students are also able to undertake a year-long work placement (professional or voluntary), gaining valuable experience prior to completing the final year.
Syllabus
Year 1
Physiological Ecology
Evolutionary Biology
Ecological Processes
Introduction to Field Work (Greece field trip)
Fundamentals in Physical Geography
Habitat Ecology
Mathematical Skills
StatisticsOptions include:
Biology of Reproduction
Introduction to Microbiology
Genes and Inheritance
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
Fundamentals of Geology
The Global Earth System
The Ocean PlanetYear 2
Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology
Marine Biology
Ecological Techniques
Evolution and Diversity
GIS
Careers and Professional Development
Further StatisticsOptions include:
Field trip to South Africa
Ecology Field Skills
Forensic Biology
Environmental Conservation and Management
Climate Change
Genetics
Ice Age Earth
Applied Palaeontology
Sustainable Development
Environmental Pollution and Control
Earth Resources
Soil and Water Analysis
Alternative and Renewable EnergyOptional placement year
Final year
Applied Ecology
Biogeography
Wildlife Conservation and Management
Plant and Animal Interactions
Research projectOptions include:
Environmental Assessment
GIS
Oceanography
Wetland Environments
Coastal Environments
Evolution and the Fossil Record
Political Ecology
Freshwater Processes
Air Quality Management
Water and Health
Parasitology
Independent study
You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
BSc Honours Ecology [P3EG021] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 12,500 GBP -
Location
Location
Moulsecoomb Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.
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Living in Brighton
Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.
Social scene
Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Arts
The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.
Sports
Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.
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Staff profiles
Dawn Scott - Course leader
My research interests are in mammal ecology and conservation hence I teach several aspects of ecology and whole organism biology, including behavioural ecology and wildlife conservation. The ecology course is designed for students wanting to develop both theoretical, applied and practical field skills in ecology, with field work options in every year
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Career opportunities
Our graduates follow a very wide range of ecology careers including working for conservation organisations, local authorities, ecological consultancy, and ecological research and education including different levels of teaching. Some graduates choose to continue studying at postgraduate level.
Graduates are equipped to use ecological, biological and geographical knowledge for the benefit of society and to expand and apply scientifically based ecological knowledge. This course is also open to graduates with relevant foundation degrees wishing to continue their studies to honours degree level.
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