BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Conservation Bachelor's degree at City College Norwich
BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Conservation at City College Norwich. You'll engage with core theory alongside hands-on research methods, applied fieldwork, and specialist options that let you focus on areas that match your interests, whether that's ecology, species protection, or ecosystem management.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Conservation is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at City College Norwich, based in Easton Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for General Studies, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 85% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Level 4 6 modules
- British Wildlife and IdentificationCompulsory - Non-Core
Module details
This module aims provides you with the skills and knowledge to identify a range of British wildlife and habitat types. This will include the recognition of dominant and characteristic vegetation as well as knowledge of significant plant and animal species found within each habitat. The ability to identify key species from a wide range of taxa is key to appreciating the biodiversity value of a range of habitats. You will develop an understanding of the abiotic and biotic relationships that determ
Assessment: Case study (50% of module weighting); Collection (50% of module weighting)
- Introduction to BotanyCompulsory - Non-Core
Module details
This module contains the basis of plant science and is an introduction to plant physiology and taxonomy, covering general botany including morphology and plant anatomy. The module will explore the ways in which plants acquire and process energy, nutrients, and water and how plants reproduce, grow, and develop. You will become familiar with botanical terminology and will enable them to learn the key diagnostic features of our commonest plant families.
Assessment: Report (50% of module weighting); Exam (50% of module weighting)
- Practical Habitat Creation and ManagementCompulsory - Non-Core
Module details
In order to plan and project manage practical work in the land-based sector it is vital that the site manager understands the technical aspects of the proposed task(s). Site managers cannot ignore the importance of timescales, budgets and the management of materials, tools and labour. This module will equip you with a range of practical skills appropriate to working in conservation management that will enable them to undertake specified construction, maintenance and habitat management tasks. The
Assessment: Practical Portfolio (50% of module weighting); Project Plan (50% of module weighting)
- Principles of BiologyCompulsory - Core
Module details
This module provides you with the essential background knowledge in cellular and molecular biology with an emphasis on genetics and evolution. You will become familiar with cellular structures and functions and the classification of living organisms. The module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of plant and animal physiology alongside with the homeostatic processes that are essential in ensuring the survival of the organism in constantly changing environments. The module introduce
Assessment: Exam (60% of module weighting); Academic Poster (40% of module weighting)
- Principles of Environmental Science and EcologyCompulsory - Non-Core
Module details
Environmental systems underpin the ecology of life on Earth, providing the physical resources to maintain the flora and fauna that a growing human population relies on. Each natural system is intrinsically linked and balanced but the exploitation of these systems and their resources has led to increasing concerns for the future well-being of a growing global population and the Earth's ecosystems. Ecology is essential to our understanding of how to manage the land, its' resources and biodiversity
Assessment: Essay (50% of module weighting); Examination (50% of module weighting)
- Professional and Academic SkillsCompulsory - Non-Core
Module details
This module aims to provide a framework of professional and academic skills at the undergraduate level, promote recognition of the value of research, critical analysis, and reporting within your programme specialism, and support the identification and development of a structured approach to learning and the professional skills required for employment. Upon completing this module, you should be able to use a range of academic approaches and techniques, reflect on your personal performance and dev
Level 5 1 modules
- Behavioural EcologyCompulsory - Non-Core
Module details
This module will explore the inter-relationships between behaviour, ecology and evolution of animals and plants.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This degree combines core study across wildlife and conservation with applied projects and independent research. You'll typically begin with foundational concepts and academic skills, then study the subject's main strands alongside data and digital literacy. In your second year, you'll deepen your interdisciplinary understanding through intermediate modules, undertake a team-based applied project, and choose optional modules to broaden your knowledge. The third year lets you specialise in areas of particular interest, develop professional skills, gain work experience through placement, and complete an independent capstone project that draws together your learning. Throughout, the course emphasises practical research methods and the ability to work with evidence.
Who it's for
You're drawn to understanding how wildlife populations work and what conservation efforts actually achieve. You're comfortable with fieldwork and observation, capable in both practical problem-solving and academic study, and you want to contribute to protecting species and habitats. This course suits people who enjoy getting outside, thinking critically about ecological challenges, and learning from real-world projects alongside theoretical foundations. You'll find it intellectually stimulating if you're curious about how ecosystems function and motivated by conservation outcomes.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) is offered by City College Norwich, a higher education college located at Easton Campus. The degree is taught full-time over 3 years in English, and is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body, so your qualification is nationally recognised. The course holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent; 65% of accepted students came in with these qualifications.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 65% |
| a previous degree | 15% |
| another higher-education qualification | 15% |
| an Access course | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at City College Norwich →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What General Studies graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in general studies · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs General Studies nationally
National figures for General Studies graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Job market & outlook
How General Studies graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where General Studies graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Employers across sectors
- Public sector
- Corporates & charities
- Startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit General Studies graduates.
General PractitionerMatchMedicsGeneral ManagerParkside RecruitmentGeneral ManagerThe Management Recruitment Group (MRG)General ManagerBite TalentGeneral ForemanCONTRACT SCOTLAND LIMITEDGeneral PractitionerFlexzo AiIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.5 out of 10: continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Combined and general studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Easton Campus
31 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is General Studies right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to City College Norwich from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by City College Norwich; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check City College Norwich’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with City College Norwich and gov.uk before you apply.
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