Ecology BSc (Hons)
The University of York
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 200 graduates of Ecology BSc (Hons) and other courses in Biosciences at The University of York for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Biosciences courses of The University of York
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Biosciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biosciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26000 | £23500 | £28500 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £31000 | £18500 - £29000 | £23500 - £37500 |
All Biosciences courses of The University of York
Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21866 | £19075 | £23442 |
25-75 percentile range | £18953 - £24799 | £14408 - £23761 | £18123 - £29056 |
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Course Description
How the earth’s biological systems respond to environmental change is important at scales ranging from intracellular symbiosis to global climate shifts. Understanding how living creatures interact with one another and their environment is vital in coping with some of the most challenging problems of our future world. Ecology at York ranges from the fundamentals of evolution, to the structure of populations and communities, and applications in conservation and environmental biology.
Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
All courses of The University of York
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Ecology and Environmental Biology courses of The University of York
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Ecology BSc (Hons) at The University of York
32% | Administrative occupations |
8% | Elementary occupations |
7% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | |
4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
4% | Sales occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Biosciences
All Biosciences courses of The University of York
Qualification requirements
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Ecology BSc (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £28800 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £28800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About The University of York
The University of York, usually abbreviated to Ebor, is a collegiate research university based in the historic and picturesque city of York, England. It has two main campuses, East and West, which are just a few minute’s walking distance apart. It also has another site known as King’s Manor just North-West of the city centre.
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Student composition of The University of York
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of York by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14725
- postgraduates:
- 5975
- Total:
- 20700
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Ecology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Ecology BSc (Hons) | The University of York | 91% | 4% | 2% | £9250 | £28800 | 167 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Woodland Ecology and Conservation (with Integrated Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University of Cumbria | - | - | - | £9250 | £13575 | - | Carlisle | On campus Full-time | |
Ecology BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 87% | 5% | 5% | £9000 | £18830 | 129 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Environment, Economics and Ecology BSc (Hons) | The University of York | - | - | - | £9250 | £28800 | - | York | On campus Full-time | |
Ecology and Conservation BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 82% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £26100 | 169 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Ecology and Conservation with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Brighton | 55% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £13842 | 117 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
Ecology and Environmental Science (with placement) BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | 89% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | 119 | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time | |
Environment, Economics and Ecology with a placement year BSc (Hons) | The University of York | - | - | - | £9250 | £28800 | - | York | On campus Full-time | |
Archaeology & Palaeoecology BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | £9250 | £25300 | - | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Ecology and Conservation with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 82% | 0% | 30% | £9250 | £26100 | 149 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |