Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (Including Foundation Year)
Basic Information
- Course ID
80d7b659-0416-4e57-83a0-89cd5681b36d- Option ID
acb9a673-d0ca-4a64-af40-a95bc7d85e65- Provider
- University of South Wales
- Type
- undergraduate
- Academic Year
- 2026
- Source
- ucas
- Created
- 2/25/2026, 8:29:09 AM
- Updated
- 3/28/2026, 9:24:40 AM
Other Options for this Course
No other options
Listing Data (Raw)
{
"id": "acb9a673-d0ca-4a64-af40-a95bc7d85e65",
"duration": {
"quantity": 1,
"durationType": {
"id": "4",
"caption": "Years",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
"features": {
"accelerated": false
},
"location": {
"id": "e4d599e0-1a2b-4770-bb50-b24c35d78302",
"url": null,
"name": "Pontypridd",
"ukprn": null,
"address": {
"line1": "University of South Wales",
"line2": "",
"line3": null,
"line4": "Pontypridd",
"region": {
"id": "29",
"caption": "South Wales",
"mappedCaption": "Wales"
},
"country": {
"id": "000",
"caption": "United Kingdom",
"mappedCaption": "Wales"
},
"latitude": 51.589202675,
"postcode": "CF37 1DL",
"longitude": -3.3259903221
},
"isDefault": false,
"geoLocation": {
"latitude": 51.589202675,
"longitude": -3.3259903221
},
"tefCodeType": null,
"locationCode": "A",
"googleMapsUrl": null,
"googleMapsParams": null,
"locationCategory": null,
"geoLocationString": "51.589202675,-3.3259903221"
},
"startDate": {
"date": "14/09/2026",
"nonSpecific": false
},
"studyMode": {
"id": "3",
"caption": "Full-time",
"mappedCaption": "Full-time",
"excludedSchemesForApplication": []
},
"durationRange": null,
"outcomeQualification": {
"caption": "Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)"
},
"academicEntryRequirements": {
"qualifications": [
{
"summary": {
"offer": "DD",
"requirements": "To include a relevant Science subject but exclude General Studies"
},
"priority": 2,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "A level"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "48 points",
"requirements": "To include a relevant Science subject but exclude General Studies"
},
"priority": 1,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "UCAS Tariff"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "",
"requirements": "Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points."
},
"priority": 5,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Access to HE Diploma"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.",
"requirements": ""
},
"priority": 1200,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "GCSE/National 4/National 5"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "PPP",
"requirements": "To include a relevant Science subject"
},
"priority": 4,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)"
}
],
"ucasTariffPointsMax": 48,
"ucasTariffPointsMin": 48,
"ucasTariffPointsDisplayMax": 48,
"ucasTariffPointsDisplayMin": 48
}
}
Detail API Response (Raw)
{
"course": {
"id": "80d7b659-0416-4e57-83a0-89cd5681b36d",
"cpdFlag": false,
"options": [
{
"id": "acb9a673-d0ca-4a64-af40-a95bc7d85e65",
"status": {
"published": true,
"availableForApplication": true,
"applicationStatusSummary": "Available to Apply",
"acceptingApplicationsMessage": null,
"notAcceptingApplicationsMessage": null
},
"cycleId": null,
"modules": null,
"deadline": {
"id": "jan15",
"caption": "14 January",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"duration": {
"quantity": 1,
"durationType": {
"id": "4",
"caption": "Years",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
"features": {
"accelerated": false
},
"location": {
"id": "e4d599e0-1a2b-4770-bb50-b24c35d78302",
"url": null,
"name": "Pontypridd",
"ukprn": null,
"address": {
"line1": "University of South Wales",
"line2": "",
"line3": null,
"line4": "Pontypridd",
"region": {
"id": "29",
"caption": "South Wales",
"mappedCaption": "Wales"
},
"country": {
"id": "000",
"caption": "United Kingdom",
"mappedCaption": "Wales"
},
"latitude": 51.589202675,
"postcode": "CF37 1DL",
"longitude": -3.3259903221
},
"isDefault": false,
"geoLocation": {
"latitude": 51.589202675,
"longitude": -3.3259903221
},
"tefCodeType": null,
"locationCode": "A",
"googleMapsUrl": "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?zoom=10&size=2048x600&scale=2&markers=size:tiny%7Ccolor:red%7C51.589202675,-3.3259903221&key=AIzaSyDAC7vZWEFNPF6GFUZvXfO5PRDxdEC0Gc0&signature=JzgFzZzJqE6ViJXGppN42M7-E14=",
"googleMapsParams": "51.589202675,-3.3259903221",
"locationCategory": null,
"geoLocationString": "51.589202675,-3.3259903221"
},
"startDate": {
"date": "14/09/2026",
"nonSpecific": false
},
"studyMode": {
"id": "3",
"caption": "Full-time",
"mappedCaption": "Full-time",
"excludedSchemesForApplication": []
},
"applyCycle": "2026",
"courseFees": [],
"courseType": null,
"entryPoints": [
{
"caption": "Foundation",
"isDefault": false,
"entryPointId": 0,
"minOptionDurationYears": 0
}
],
"durationRange": {
"max": null,
"min": null
},
"admissionTests": [],
"subjectOptions": [],
"useDefaultFees": false,
"providerApplyUrl": null,
"assessmentMethods": null,
"entryRequirements": null,
"internalReference": null,
"providerCourseUrl": "https://www.southwales.ac.uk/courses/bsc-hons-wildlife-ecology-and-conservation-including-foundation-year/",
"professionalBodies": [],
"qualificationLevel": {
"id": "RQF_6",
"caption": "RQF Level 6",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"subjectToValidation": false,
"outcomeQualification": {
"id": "47132",
"caption": "Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)",
"mappedCaption": "Bachelor degrees (with or without Honours)"
},
"deferredEntryDisallowed": false,
"additionalFeeInformation": null,
"academicEntryRequirements": {
"noRequirements": false,
"qualifications": [
{
"summary": {
"offer": "DD",
"requirements": "To include a relevant Science subject but exclude General Studies"
},
"priority": 2,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "A level"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "48 points",
"requirements": "To include a relevant Science subject but exclude General Studies"
},
"priority": 1,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "UCAS Tariff"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "",
"requirements": "Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points."
},
"priority": 5,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Access to HE Diploma"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.",
"requirements": ""
},
"priority": 1200,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "GCSE/National 4/National 5"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "PPP",
"requirements": "To include a relevant Science subject"
},
"priority": 4,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)"
}
],
"furtherInformation": null,
"ucasTariffPointsMax": 48,
"ucasTariffPointsMin": 48,
"contextualInformation": "We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer, and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.",
"contextualInformationUrl": "https://www.southwales.ac.uk/apply/contextual-admissions-statement/",
"ucasTariffPointsDisplayMax": 48,
"ucasTariffPointsDisplayMin": 48,
"providerEntryRequirementsUrl": "https://www.southwales.ac.uk/courses/bsc-hons-wildlife-ecology-and-conservation-including-foundation-year/"
},
"additionalEntryRequirements": [],
"englishLanguageEntryRequirements": [],
"minimumAcademicEntryRequirements": null,
"subsequentYearsEntryRequirements": null,
"amsApplicationConfigurationOptions": {
"useAscii": false,
"hasNoVacancies": "False",
"customQuestions": [],
"vacancyStatuses": [
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "eu",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "eu"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "wales",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "wales"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "eng",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "eng"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "int",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "int"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "scot",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "scot"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "ni",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "ni"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "roi",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "roi"
}
],
"hasRestrictedVacancies": "False",
"hasRestrictedEligibility": false,
"restrictedEligibilityUrl": null,
"restrictedEligibilityInfo": null,
"useEnhancedCriminalConvictionCheck": false,
"notAcceptingInternationalApplications": "False"
},
"englishLanguageEntryRequirementInformation": null
}
],
"suggest": "Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (Including Foundation Year). University of South Wales. Anatomy. Wildlife management. Animal biology. Biology. Chemistry. Physiology",
"summary": "Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, our course gives you the knowledge to understand, protect, and support wildlife. You will learn from research-active experts, explore modern tools and theory, and gain real-world experience in the UK, South Africa, and South America.\n\nImmerse yourself in wildlife ecology and conservation through fieldwork across three continents. Develop the skills to study, manage, and sustain wildlife, and build the confidence to make a real difference in a world where environments and species are constantly changing. You’ll grow as a learner and a professional, building confidence, resilience, and independence. Through teamwork, communication, and reflection, you’ll learn to adapt, take responsibility, and move forward with purpose. The focus is on becoming capable, connected, and ready for the next stage of your journey. ",
"atasFlag": false,
"contacts": [
{
"id": "a33ecb69-a317-4e2c-6143-e665fdb20b14",
"fax": "",
"email": "enquiries@southwales.ac.uk",
"phone": "03455767778",
"title": "Enquiries and Admissions Team",
"isDefault": true,
"hasCourses": false,
"isClearing": false,
"clearingUrl": null,
"enquiryLink": {
"url": null,
"caption": null
},
"availability": null,
"coursesCount": 0,
"isAdmissions": false,
"socialMediaPresences": []
},
{
"id": "246012ac-1ae7-4d4a-9dbf-ec6216ecdaf0",
"fax": null,
"email": "enquiries@southwales.ac.uk",
"phone": "03455 760606",
"title": "Clearing Enquiry Team",
"isDefault": false,
"hasCourses": false,
"isClearing": true,
"clearingUrl": "https://www.southwales.ac.uk/clearing/",
"enquiryLink": {
"url": null,
"caption": null
},
"availability": "Clearing 2025\nThursday 14th August\t\t7.45am-7pm;\nFriday 15th August\t\t7.45am-7pm;\nSaturday 16th August\t\t10am-4pm;\nSunday 17th August\t\t10am-4pm;\n\n\nMonday 18th August\t\t7.45am-6pm;\nTuesday 19th August\t\t7.45am-5pm;\nWednesday 20th August\t7.45am-5pm;\nThursday 21st August\t\t7.45am-6pm;\nFriday 22nd August\t\t8.30am-4.30pm;\n\n\nMonday 25th August Bank Holiday;\nW/c Tuesday 26th August 8.30am - 5pm Monday-Thursday, \n 8.30am - 4.30pm Friday",
"coursesCount": 0,
"isAdmissions": false,
"socialMediaPresences": []
}
],
"keywords": null,
"provider": {
"id": "a33ecb69-a317-4e2c-6143-e665fdb20b14",
"name": "University of South Wales",
"ukprn": 10007793,
"address": {
"line1": "Llantwit Road",
"line2": "Treforest",
"line3": "",
"line4": "Pontypridd",
"region": {
"id": "29",
"caption": "South Wales",
"mappedCaption": "Wales"
},
"country": {
"id": "104",
"caption": "Wales",
"mappedCaption": "Wales"
},
"latitude": 51.5876216359,
"postcode": "CF37 1DL",
"longitude": -3.3274454916
},
"aliases": [],
"logoUrl": "https://d1l6hqpjksdq9d.cloudfront.net/Prod/a33ecb69-a317-4e2c-6143-e665fdb20b14",
"aliasName": "University of South Wales",
"websiteUrl": "www.southwales.ac.uk",
"liveProvider": true,
"providerCode": null,
"providerSort": "South Wales, University of",
"providerUrls": [],
"imageLocation": null,
"institutionCode": "W01",
"providerShortName": "University of South Wales",
"cukasInstitutionCode": null,
"requireAsciiDocuments": false,
"providerAbbreviatedName": "USW",
"aliasNameWithoutApostrophe": "University of South Wales"
},
"subjects": [
{
"id": "1306",
"caption": "Anatomy",
"mappedCaption": null
},
{
"id": "824",
"caption": "Wildlife management",
"mappedCaption": null
},
{
"id": "1341",
"caption": "Animal biology",
"mappedCaption": null
},
{
"id": "1281",
"caption": "Biology",
"mappedCaption": null
},
{
"id": "1351",
"caption": "Chemistry",
"mappedCaption": null
},
{
"id": "1330",
"caption": "Physiology",
"mappedCaption": null
}
],
"auditions": [],
"studyType": null,
"department": {
"id": "b1831737-8bf4-4b7a-f473-75ec0e7e3aac",
"name": "Applied Sciences"
},
"hecosCodes": [
{
"hecosCode": {
"code": "100346",
"caption": "biology",
"refDataId": "10240"
},
"percentageOfCourse": 55
},
{
"hecosCode": {
"code": "100347",
"caption": "ecology",
"refDataId": "10241"
},
"percentageOfCourse": 45
}
],
"jacs3Codes": [],
"publishEnd": "9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999",
"shortTitle": null,
"specialism": {
"primary": [],
"secondary": [],
"specialismStudyTypes": []
},
"visibleEnd": "2027-08-01T08:00:00",
"compositeId": "80d7b659-0416-4e57-83a0-89cd5681b36d-2026",
"courseTitle": "Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (Including Foundation Year)",
"facultyCode": null,
"routingData": {
"scheme": {
"id": "ucas",
"caption": "UCAS Undergraduate",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"destination": {
"id": "ug",
"caption": "Undergraduate",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
"availableEnd": "9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999",
"englishTitle": "",
"publishStart": "2025-04-29T00:00:00Z",
"visibleStart": "2025-04-29T08:00:00",
"taughtInWelsh": false,
"ucasApplyData": null,
"academicYearId": "2026",
"availableStart": "0001-01-01T00:00:00",
"awardingBodies": [
{
"id": "402",
"caption": "University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)",
"mappedCaption": null
}
],
"applicationCode": "C35F",
"courseTitleSort": "Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (Including Foundation Year)",
"abbreviatedTitle": null,
"balanceIndicator": null,
"copyFormRequired": false,
"internalReference": null,
"currentlyInClearing": false,
"ucasTeacherTraining": false,
"degreeApprenticeship": false,
"qualifiedTeacherStatus": null,
"sponsorshipInformation": null,
"internationalInformation": null,
"courseTitleWithoutApostrophe": "Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (Including Foundation Year)",
"additionalAuditionInformation": null,
"higherTechnicalQualifications": false
},
"version": 6,
"academicYearsInformation": {
"2026": 1
}
}