Ecology and Conservation

94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)

Top 20 in the UK for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)

About the course

Managing environmental change, and conserving rare animals and plants are among today’s key ecological challenges. There’s never been a greater need for trained ecologists and conservation biologists to find solutions.

On your course, you’ll be taught by ecologists who are active in conservation projects at local, national and international levels. Our experts influence global debates on topics including:

- evolutionary biology

- species conservation

- environmental sustainability.

You’ll join a friendly and supportive community of students and scientists in the School of Life Sciences.

At Sussex, you’re in the ideal place for studying Ecology and Conservation. You’ll have the UNESCO-recognised South Downs National Park on one side, and the coast on the other. If you’d like to go further afield for inspiration, we offer field trip opportunities across the UK, Portugal, Southern Africa, the Red Sea and Ecuador.

Your specialist knowledge and rich skillset prepare you for a career in a wide range of related sectors. Recent graduates are now making a positive difference to our world working for:

- Natural England

- the Environment Agency

- the RSPB

- World Wildlife Fund

- Greenpeace.

MSci or BSc?

We also offer this course as a four-year MSci.

Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

About the University of Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.