BSc (Hons) Environmental Science at University of Stirling

Programme overview

A four-year honours degree (full time or part time) on campus at Stirling giving analytical, field and laboratory skills to understand interactions between people and the environment, accredited by the Institute of Environmental Sciences.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The geological, physical, chemical and biological processes shaping the natural environment, programming in R, data management, GIS and remote sensing, and environmental policy and management. In years 3 and 4 students may specialise in Ecology and Biodiversity or Sustainable Environmental Management. Residential Scotland field course plus an optional 10-day South Africa field course.

Career pathways

Water authorities, research institutes, renewable energy companies, conservation organisations, local councils and government agencies; postgraduate paths in environmental management, remote sensing, waste management or a PhD.

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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). 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. 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: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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