About Ecology, Conservation And Environment Bsc (hons) in University of Sussex
If you want to understand the science behind the world’s most serious environmental and ecological challenges, this is the course for you.
You learn from experts influencing global debates. Topics include sustainable development, endangered species conservation and animal behaviour.
Outside the classroom, you have the opportunity to explore the South Downs National Park on local field trips and to go on trips to Wales, Devon, Yorkshire, Portugal, Southern Africa, the Red Sea and Ecuador. This – alongside modules on research methods and technologies such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) – gives you real-world research experience before you graduate.
Your future career
You’ll develop skills in problem-solving, analysis, laboratory work and communication. About one in five of our graduates go on to further study, and we provide you with an excellent preparation for a career in:
- research and consultancy
- biotechnology and health
- other roles in ecological and related sciences.
You are supported through careers-focused events – including drop-in sessions, talks and workshops – tailored to your subject. Access to careers support from Sussex continues after you’ve graduated.
Academic qualification equivalents
- 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE) or 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
- TOEFL : 88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
- PTE : 62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.
University of Sussex Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment |
1960 |
| International Students |
24% |
| Post Graduation Employment Rate |
94% |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Distance Learning |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester Based |
| UG Tuition Fee (2018-19) |
15,500 - 30,450 GBP (Overseas Students) |
| Master’s Tuition Fee (2018-19) |
15,500 - 19,200 GBP (Overseas Students) |
University of Sussex Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The Cost of Attendance at the University of Sussex per year for overseas students is tabulated below:
| Expenses |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
| Undergraduate Tuition (2018-19) |
Standard lower rate and foundation year:15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 BMBS in Medicine: 30,450 |
| Master’s Tuition (2018-19) |
Standard lower rate and foundation year: 15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 |
| Accommodation (On - Campus) |
4,940 - 8,340 |
| Accommodation (Off-Campus) |
5616 - 7284 |
| Books and supplies |
1,144 |
| Food |
2,340 - 2,604 |
| Laundry |
360 |
| Personal expenditure and miscellaneous |
500 - 3,000 |
