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BSc Woodland Ecology and Conservation

The University of Cumbria🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
D /58
Graduate Salary£24,000
Satisfaction82%
Degree Completion65%
Professional Jobs40%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£24,000
typical starting salary
£22,000
£27,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000–£35,000 (944 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Process, plant and machine operatives
15%
04
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Elementary occupations
10%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
08
Skilled trades occupations
10%
09
Administrative occupations
5%
10
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (07701)
07701
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 35 respondents (81% response rate)

92%
Teaching Quality
75%
Assessment & Feedback
77%
Academic Support
70%
Organisation
77%
Learning Resources
62%
Student Voice

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

48-63
5%
64-79
15%
80-95
20%
96-111
30%
112-127
10%
144-159
5%
160-175
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
75%
Degree
10%
Other HE
10%
Other
10%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (07701)

07701

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

25%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media
40%Natural and social science
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

65%
Continuation
40%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
60%
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