Find your future.
Study Human Geography or Ecology and Conservation at Kent - explore people, place and environment and work towards a sustainable future.
Conservation at Kent
Why study Conservation?
Fantastic facilities.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include labs for field ecology and genetics.
A better future.
You'll explore the relationships between humans and the world we live in. In times of climate crisis, people who want to seek the solutions to key challenges can change the world.
Kickstart your career.
You'll benefit from the extensive connections and networks from across the sector. Sustainability is more important than ever, and your understanding of it is a skill employers are looking for.
Our community.
University is about more than just studying. Our welcoming community is active on campus with societies for conservation, geography, sustainability and so much more - get involved!
Learning beyond lectures.
You wont just spend your time in lecture halls. You will debate in seminar groups, uncover secrets in our labs, and broaden your horizons on field trips - get hands on and see the world.
Find what's right for you.
Discover our courses. If you want to study a degree that makes a difference, this is the place for you.
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The longest-running undergraduate conservation programme in the UK, we have a strong history of high-level teaching and graduate outcomes. You'll explore the human dimensions of conservation including climate change, environmental sustainability, species reintroduction, working with rural communities, human-wildlife conflict and conservation policy, so upon graduation, you can effect change in the places you want to see it.
We have an extensive range of field trips from our beautiful green campus, to the forests and beaches of Costa Rica. Explore the world and develop the skills to change it.
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Field trips
Kent Tales from Costa Rican Trails
Conservation student Jess Callaghan recalls her unforgettable field trip experiences. From slithering caimans to roaring howler monkeys, read more about the captivating wildlife of Costa Rica's diverse landscapes
Human Geographers on Board
Have you ever looked at a cruise ship and thought about what goes on behind the scenes? Well, now you can ask our Human Geographers.
Connected Ecologies.
Meet some of our students and get an insight into what it is like studying at Kent.
Meet Abbie.
Meet Abbie.
Hear how Abbie's year in industry gave her the opportunity to work in sustainability and make a real difference.
Lucy's life after Kent.
Lucy's life after Kent.
Lucy Pecasse caught the bug for field work on various field trips during her time at Kent. Discover how this has supported her career after Kent.
James' journey.
James' journey.
James tells us all about how he has got involved with societies alongside his studies at Kent.
Student crowned BBC Countryfile 'Young Countryside Champion
Student crowned BBC Countryfile 'Young Countryside Champion
Jack Scott has been announced as the BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion 2023.
Coming to Kent
Coming to Kent
Beccy Ives, final year Ecology & Conservation student, reflects on her journey and experience at Kent as her degree winds down.
Exploring Kent: Aashvi's Perspective
Exploring Kent: Aashvi's Perspective
Step into the world of Aashvi Shah, a first-year student at Kent, as she recounts her journey from writing her UCAS application to immersing herself in campus life.
Empowering eco-champions
Empowering eco-champions
The Sustainability Working Group (SWG), were recently awarded the Climate Action Award for their sustainability initiatives.