Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Compulsory
Foundation year
Not Available
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Compulsory
Foundation year
Not Available
Course data summary
Average Earnings
£24,500
15 months after the course for Ecology and environmental biology graduates at Swansea University
Employment
80%
go on to work and/or study
15 months after the course for Ecology and environmental biology graduates at Swansea University
Graduate views
55%
are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work
15 months after the course for Ecology and environmental biology graduates at Swansea University
Student views
91%
Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
Final year BSc Ecology and environmental biology students at Swansea University
Student views
78%
Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.
Final year BSc Ecology and environmental biology students at Swansea University
Student views
94%
Teaching staff have supported my learning well.
Final year BSc Ecology and environmental biology students at Swansea University
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.
91%
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course
- Data from 30 students (65% of those asked).
- All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.
Data from students graduating 2023-24
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)The teaching on my course
94%
94% were positive about the teaching on the course.
94%
94%
97%
91%
Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
95%
95% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
85%
97%
94%
100%
97%
Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
86%
86% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
94%
91%
84%
79%
82%
Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
89%
89% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
85%
94%
Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
86%
86% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
91%
81%
Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
87%
87% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
74%
84%
100%
Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
78%
78% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
81%
78%
75%
94%
Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
81% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 35 students (67% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.
Read more about this dataWhat 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.
Qualification types
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
25 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
UCAS Tariff points
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
25 students85% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
25 students.
After 1 year on the course
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
25 students.What you need to know about professional accreditation
A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Find out more
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 Ecology and environmental biology courses
For graduates from Swansea University
After 15 months
£24,500
Typical range: £23,000 - £28,000
Data from
15 people(70% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£21,500
Typical range: £17,500 - £27,000
Data from
30 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£25,500
Typical range: £23,500 - £29,500
Data from
35 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
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
80% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
15 students (65% of those who were asked).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 (65% 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
15 students (65% of those who were asked).55% In highly skilled work
- 25% Business and public service associate professionals
- 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 10% Natural and social science professionals
- 10% Conservation and environment professionals
- 10% Teaching Professionals
45% In other work
- 25% Elementary occupations
- 15% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
- 10% Animal care and control services
0% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
70% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2020-22
Data from
15 students (70% of those who were asked)
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 (70% of those who were asked)55% 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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