BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation at University of Stirling

Programme overview

A four-year honours degree (full time or part time) on campus at Stirling with practical training in field, laboratory and analytical techniques, covering how animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms interact with their environment, and the policies and management strategies that protect biodiversity.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Ecological interactions, human influence on the biosphere, protecting natural systems, and computational skills including GIS, remote sensing and statistical analysis in R, with general and specialist modules and fieldwork on and around campus.

Career pathways

Conservation, sustainability and environmental research; charities and NGOs; wildlife trusts; environmental monitoring; education; tourism; policy development; utilities. A free eight-week Conservation Careers course is available.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers ABBB; A-levels BBB; IB Diploma 28 points; BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Essential subjects: to include one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Physics. Essential subjects must have been taken within the last five years (recent work experience can be considered in place of a formal qualification). Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB; A-levels ABB; IB Diploma 32 points. Essential subjects: to include Biology and one of Environmental Science, Geography or Geology. Essential subjects must have been taken within the last five years (recent work experience can be considered in place of a formal qualification). Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer; care-experienced applicants are guaranteed an offer if they meet the minimum entry requirements. English language (international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with at least 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL taken before 21 January 2026: 80 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking; TOEFL taken from 21 January 2026: 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 23,700 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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