BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Outdoor Education at University of Stirling

Programme overview

A four-year honours degree (full time or part time) on campus at Stirling combining environmental science with outdoor education training for an active outdoors career.

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

What you will study

Analytical, laboratory and field skills, R programming, data management, GIS and remote sensing; training in navigation, mountain hazards and outdoor safety; designing and delivering outdoor courses for learners from primary age to adults. Residential Scotland field course and optional 10-day South Africa field course.

Career pathways

Conservation, ecological surveying, outdoor education, sustainability, protected area management and nature-based tourism; postgraduate taught or research degrees in the environmental field.

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Application information

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). 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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