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BSc (Hons) Marine and Freshwater Conservation

The University of Cumbria

1 Location : In Ambleside

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our data.

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Ecology and environmental biology.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

98%

98% were positive about the teaching on the course.

98%

100%

98%

95%

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

85%

85% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

87%

84%

92%

77%

86%

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

80%

80% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

80%

81%

76%

88%

73%

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

86%

86% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

82%

90%

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

77%

77% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

78%

75%

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

83%

83% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

79%

84%

87%

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

74%

74% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

77%

79%

65%

55%

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

66% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

85% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 35 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Geography, earth and environmental studies.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

79%

79% were positive about the teaching on the course.

80%

82%

69%

87%

Data from 30 students (84% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

71%

71% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

75%

66%

76%

74%

63%

Data from 30 students (84% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

67%

67% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

55%

78%

59%

86%

58%

Data from 30 students (84% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

79%

79% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

72%

86%

Data from 30 students (84% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

45%

45% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

46%

45%

Data from 30 students (84% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

81%

81% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

76%

80%

88%

Data from 30 students (84% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

68%

68% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

65%

71%

67%

48%

Data from 30 students (84% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

70% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 30 students (84% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

89% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 30 students (84% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course.

Read more about entry data

Qualification types: Ecology and environmental biology

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

35 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Geography, earth and environmental studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

25 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Ecology and environmental biology

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

20 students

UCAS Tariff points: Geography, earth and environmental studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

15 students

65% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Ecology and environmental biology.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Ecology and environmental biology

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

30 students.

85% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Geography, earth and environmental studies.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Geography, earth and environmental studies

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

20 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Biological and sport sciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Biological and sport sciences.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from The University of Cumbria

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £27,000

Data from

20 people

(70% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£19,000

Typical range: £16,500 - £22,500

Data from

95 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £30,000

Data from

110 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Biological and sport sciences graduates in:

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £21,500 - £28,000

Data from

11310 people.

90% of UK-resident Biological and sport sciences graduates from The University of Cumbria are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,000 - £27,500

Data from

23550 people.

95% of UK-resident Biological and sport sciences graduates from The University of Cumbria are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,000 - £34,500

Data from

25690 people.

92% of UK-resident Biological and sport sciences graduates from The University of Cumbria are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Geography, earth and environmental studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Geography, earth and environmental studies.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from The University of Cumbria

After 15 months

No data available

This is either because the course size is small or there were not enough responses to produce data. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 3 years

£18,000

Typical range: £13,000 - £21,500

Data from

70 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£22,000

Typical range: £17,000 - £28,000

Data from

65 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Geography, earth and environmental studies graduates in:

After 15 months

No data available

After 3 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £31,500

Data from

10000 people.

87% of UK-resident Geography, earth and environmental studies graduates from The University of Cumbria are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £25,000 - £39,500

Data from

10675 people.

92% of UK-resident Geography, earth and environmental studies graduates from The University of Cumbria are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

75% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Ecology and environmental biology.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (80% of those who were asked).

75% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Geography, earth and environmental studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (70% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Ecology and environmental biology.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (80% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Natural and social science professionals
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Conservation and environment professionals
  • 5% Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
  • 5% Therapy professionals

30% In other work

  • 15% Elementary occupations
  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 5% Skilled trades occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Geography, earth and environmental studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (70% of those who were asked).

50% In highly skilled work

  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Sports and fitness occupations
  • 10% Engineering professionals
  • 10% Conservation and environment professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals

50% In other work

  • 25% Elementary occupations
  • 15% Skilled trades occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Ecology and environmental biology over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

15 students (80% of those who were asked)

65% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

65% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

70% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Geography, earth and environmental studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

10 students (70% of those who were asked)

50% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

70% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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