Overview

The Environmental Science (Hons) BSc degree from University of Stirling is the course for you if you want a career tackling the world's most pressing environmental challenges.

Key facts

Today’s environmental scientists are challenged to find solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems from climate change, pollution, and the loss of biodiversity to the sustainable provision of energy, food, and clean water.
You’ll gain a scientific grounding and relevant, employable and in-demand skills. Specialist skills modules are included in each semester of our course, and regular careers sessions are embedded into core teaching. Field training is a fundamental element that includes field courses in the UK and international destinations.
At Stirling, we’re passionate about Environmental Science and offering you innovative, interdisciplinary and research-led teaching that’ll inspire you to be the difference, and protect our society and the planet.
Career opportunities:
An environmental science degree can lead to jobs such as:

environmental consultant
nature conservation officer
recycling officer
sustainability consultant
environmental education officer
environmental manager
transport planner
teacher
ecotourist officer
waste management officer
water quality scientist

Accreditation

accredited by the Institute of Environmental Sciences,Committee of Heads of Environmental Sciences

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Building Planet Earth
Landscape Evolution
Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach
Statistical Techniques
The Biosphere
Environmental Policy and Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 231 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Highers

AABB - by the end of S5
AAAB - by the end of S6

GCE A-levels

BBB

IB Diploma

30 points

BTEC (Level 3)

DDM

Essential subjects

To include one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Physics

Widening access students

Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer of entry.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23700 GBP / year

≈ 23700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland: £9,535

Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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