BSc (Hons) Forestry and Treescapes Management at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Forestry and Treescapes Management is a highly practical, work-based degree for careers in forest management, environmental management and arboriculture or urban forestry. It is taught at the Scottish School of Forestry, Inverness, with substantial fieldwork. Students can work in the sector while studying, or study scenarios provided by the course team. It is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters.

Duration: Full time: 4 years; part time: 8 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers forest harvesting, forest mensuration, forest science, introduction to GIS and technology and woodland establishment. Year 2 covers forest health and protection, forest policy and law, silviculture systems, urban forest management and woodland ecology and conservation; year 3 covers broadleaved woodland ecology, forests for people, landscape design, deer management and sustainable land management; year 4 covers a 40-credit dissertation, international forestry and timber trade, upland woodland biodiversity and technology for planning and management.

Career pathways

State forestry, local authorities and other public bodies, forestry and arboriculture companies, private estates, community forestry, conservation organisations, research, education and interpretation, environmental management, consultancy and self-employment. Progression to MRes Forestry, MRes Sustainable Landscapes and Technology in the Built Environment, MSc Sustainability and Rural Regeneration or MSc Sustainable Mountain Development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three Scottish Highers at grade C or above, or two A levels at grade C or above, including one (preferably two) science subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Mathematics or Environmental Science. Applicants without standard entry requirements are encouraged to apply and life or work experience is considered; a driving licence is highly recommended. Direct entry to year 2 may be possible with HNC Forestry; other qualifications may need a bridging unit or recognition of prior learning. International applicants (IELTS Academic): overall 6.0 with no component below 5.5, or an equivalent approved test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Students normally domiciled in Scotland, full-time. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,970 a year (2026/27). International students, full-time, term-time address in Scotland. Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full time: 4 years; part time: 8 years

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