Marine Conservation BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Marine Conservation BSc (Hons)
Join this course from September 2026, and turn your passion for the ocean into a career: explore, protect, and restore marine ecosystems with our hands-on BSc Marine Conservation degree.
A unique marine environment
Gain extensive, real-world experience surveying diverse marine habitats, from boat-based studies in Plymouth Sound Marine Park to coastal research expeditions, with opportunities for UK and international field courses.
Maximum career impact
This course combines marine science, conservation biology, and social sci...
Join this course from September 2026, and turn your passion for the ocean into a career: explore, protect, and restore marine ecosystems with our hands-on BSc Marine Conservation degree.<br/><br/><strong>A unique marine environment</strong><br/>Gain extensive, real-world experience surveying diverse marine habitats, from boat-based studies in Plymouth Sound Marine Park to coastal research expeditions, with opportunities for UK and international field courses.<br/><br/><strong>Maximum career impact</strong><br/>This course combines marine science, conservation biology, and social sciences, equipping you with a broad skill set that enhances employability. You’ll graduate ready to tackle a diverse range of marine conservation challenges.<br/><br/><strong>Strong industry links and opportunities</strong><br/>Benefit from close ties with local conservation organisations, government agencies and ecological consultancies, ensuring real-world relevance. <br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- youre passionate about understanding and protecting marine ecosystems<br/><br/><br/>- you aspire to help resolve contemporary issues in marine conservation<br/><br/><br/>- youre eager to engage in hands-on fieldwork and practical research<br/><br/><br/>- you value working alongside experts involved in leading marine research.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
FC71
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction, including 15 Level 3 credits in a relevant Science subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
including Higher Level Grade 4 in a relevant Science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Technology, Geography, Geology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Further Maths, Psychology, Physics, Sociology, Statistics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
in a relevant subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112 Tariff points from Irish Leaving Certificate, including H3 in a relevant Science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Technology, Geography, Geology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Further Maths, Psychology, Physics, Sociology, Statistics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*
in a relevant Science subject
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
in a relevant Science subject
Scottish Advanced Higher
112 Tariff points from a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers, including grade C in a relevant Science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Technology, Geography, Geology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Further Maths, Psychology, Physics, Sociology, Statistics.
Extended Project
Accepted in combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted in combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted in combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted in combination with other qualifications
A level
112 Tariff points, from a minimum of 2 A Levels, including grade C in a relevant Science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Technology, Geography, Geology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Further Maths, Psychology, Physics, Sociology, Statistics.
T Level
M
in a Science pathway
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
Accepted in combination with other qualifications
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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