Faculty: Faculty of Science and Health, School of Life Sciences. This three-year Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) program in Ecology and Environmental Biology, offered by the School of Life Sciences, focuses on the scientific study of ecological processes and their relationship with environmental issues. The curriculum will likely cover areas such as population and community ecology, conservation biology, environmental pollution, climate change impacts, biodiversity, and environmental management. The program aims to provide a strong foundation in both ecological theory and its application to understanding and solving environmental challenges.

Career options can include roles in environmental consultancies, conservation organizations, government environmental agencies, wildlife trusts, ecological surveying, environmental management, research (often may require further postgraduate study), and potentially in environmental policy or education. The university's forward-thinking environment and research excellence in related fields can enhance career prospects.

The University of Essex offers a forward-thinking environment and a diverse international community within its Faculty of Science and Health and School of Life Sciences. While Essex is a center of world-leading research excellence for the social sciences, its School of Life Sciences also maintains a strong research profile. The university's location close to beautiful countryside and with easy access to London (one hour by train) provides a balance of academic and lifestyle opportunities.