BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Outdoor Education

• Year 1 entry – Four-year honours

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

  GCE A-levels
  BBB

  IB Diploma
  32 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. To find out if this applies to you go to our widening access pages.

• Year 2 entry – Three-year honours

  Year 2 entry is possible but subject to approval of individual qualifications and experience. 

• Other Scottish qualifications

  Scottish HNC/HND
  Year one minimum entry - Bs in graded units.

  Access courses
  University of Stirling access course - for mature students only. You must pass the course with 50% or above.

  SWAP access course - for mature students only. Please check the SWAP progression routes document for details.

  Email our Admissions Team for advice about other access courses.

  Foundation Apprenticeships
  Considered to be equivalent to 1 Higher at Grade B

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

• Other qualifications

  English, Welsh and Northern Irish HNC/HND
  Merits and Distinctions

  English, Welsh and Northern Irish access courses
  Access to Higher Education - 60 credits, minimum 45 at QCF Level 3, pass at 60% or above.

  Email our Admissions Team for advice about other access courses.

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

• Advanced entry

  Entry may also be possible with an HND in a Science based subject and experience in outdoor setttings.

• Additional information

  General entrance requirements apply

  If you’ve taken exams over two sittings, repeated an exam, or been upgraded, the entrance requirements may be higher.

• Other routes of entry

  If you’re an international student and don’t meet the academic and English-language requirements for entry onto this degree, there are other options. You could take our International Foundation in Science, Computing and Engineering which prepares you for entry onto our degrees. Delivered by INTO University of Stirling on our Stirling campus, you can benefit from excellent teaching and supportive English language training.  Successful completion of the International Foundation in Science, Sport Computing and Engineering or Maths provides guaranteed progression to this degree.

• English language requirements

  If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

  • IELTS - 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Grade C
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 54 with 51 in each component
  • IBT TOEFL: 80 with no subtest less than 17

  More information on our English language requirements

  Pre-sessional English language courses

  If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner INTO University of Stirling offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree.

  Find out more about our pre-sessional English language courses

Course details

• Teaching

  We've been awarded five star excellence for our teaching by the QS World University Rankings 2018.

  You'll be taught through a mix of lectures, field and laboratory practical exercises and tutorials. You'll have the opportunity to gain work-based experience as part of your degree, which will count towards your degree progression.

• Fieldwork

  You’ll spend a considerable amount of time out in our exceptional Scottish landscapes, both on fieldtrips and gaining experience for your Mountain Leader Award.

  The course includes an optional five-day fieldtrip in the UK in Year 2, and the option for field classes in Spain or Iceland in Year 3. Costs for these are subsidised, but a financial contribution is required.

  The Outdoor Education modules are taught primarily via residential field classes, which take place in some of Scotland’s most stunning locations.

• Assessment

  Coursework assessments include outdoor education lesson planning, landscape interpretation and preparing environmental consultancy reports. This’ll give you highly relevant training for employment as you study for your degree.

• Study abroad

  In addition to the exchange opportunities available to all Stirling students, Environmental Geography has a well-established exchange programme with universities including the University of Guelph in Canada and the University of Fairbanks, Alaska.

  There are also options for an Erasmus exchange to universities in Sweden and Germany. During Year 3 you can spend one or two semesters abroad where you study courses equivalent to those taken at Stirling and have the opportunity to broaden your environmental and cultural experience.

  Find out more about studying abroad.

• Contact

  Dr Colin Bull, Faculty of Natural Sciences

  01786 467869

  c.d.bull@stir.ac.uk

• Fees and costs

  Fees shown are per year (Fees are different for each course)

  Select fee status: Scottish/EU Students Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland Overseas (Non-EU) Students

  	2019/20
  Scottish/EU Students Although you’re liable for annual tuition fees, students domiciled in Scotland or the EU will be able to apply to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government on their behalf. If you’re unsure of your fee status, you can check your eligibility online. You will be liable to pay tuition fees for every year you’re in attendance, and your fees will be held level upon entry. Please note if you need to extend your period of study, you may be liable for an additional fee. Important note for EU students The Scottish Government has confirmed that EU students enrolling in the 2019 and 2020 academic year will be entitled to free tuition fees in Scotland. EU students will retain that status for the duration of their four year degree. The future fee status of EU students enrolling in UK universities will depend on the timing and terms of the UK’s exit from the European Union. The University will make decisions on fee levels for EU students enrolling in 2021 when further guidance is available from the Scottish and UK governments, and will publicise information about fee levels and financial support available on the University website. While students should be aware this may mean a change from the current position where EU students are treated with equivalence to Scottish students, it is also important to note that any changes would also require changes to existing UK and Scottish legislation. Current indications are that the UK would leave the EU at the earliest in 2020, so any changes would not take effect before the academic year 2020/21.	£1,820* *This tuition fee is set by the Scottish Government, and may be subject to change.
  Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland If you’re domiciled in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, you’ll be able to apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of your tuition fees, from your relevant funding body. You will be liable to pay tuition fees for every year you’re in attendance, and your fees will be held level upon entry. Please note if you need to extend your period of study, you may be liable for an additional fee. If you successfully complete Years 1-3 of your course, you will also be eligible to receive an Honours Year Scholarship valued at £9,250 to cover the tuition fee costs of your fourth and final year of study. Learn more about the Honours Year Scholarship. There is additional funding available for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland – please see Funding opportunities below.	£9,250
  Overseas (Non-EU) Students You will be liable to pay fees for every year you’re in attendance, and your fees will be held level upon entry. Please note if you need to extend your period of study, you may be liable for an additional fee.	£14,820

  You should expect to pay fees for every year you attend. Fees are subject to revision and may increase annually. Students on programmes of study of more than one year should take this into account when applying.

• Funding opportunities

  See what funding opportunities and loans are available to help you with tuition and living costs.

  Students domiciled in Scotland and the EU

  The University of Stirling offers undergraduate funding opportunities for students domiciled in Scotland or the EU. To find out if you’re eligible to apply for an award, use our scholarship finder.

  Students domiciled in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (RUK)

  The Undergraduate Choice Scholarship provides a £1,000 cash award to all students from England, Wales or Northern Ireland who meet the conditions of their offer and select the University of Stirling as their Firm or Insurance choice on UCAS.

  The University also offers the Undergraduate Merit Scholarship, which is awarded to selected students and provides a £1,000 cash award per year for years 1-3 of study. To be considered for the Merit Scholarship, students require a minimum of AAB at A-level or equivalent.

  In addition, students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland who enter in year 1 and progress successfully through years 2 and 3 will receive our Honours Year Scholarship, which covers the cost of undergraduate tuition fees in the Honours year of study.

  You don’t need to apply for the awards listed above - we'll automatically identify your eligibility as part of the admissions process.

  To explore other scholarships and learn more about funding opportunities, use our scholarship finder.

  Students domiciled overseas

  The University of Stirling offers generous undergraduate funding opportunities for overseas students. To find out if you're eligible to apply for an award, use our scholarship finder.

• Additional costs

  There are some instances where additional fees may apply. Depending on your chosen course, you may need to pay additional costs, for example for field trips. Learn more about additional fees.

  We subsidise costs for fieldtrips, but you’ll be required to make a financial contribution.

• Cost of living

  If you’re domiciled in the UK, you can typically apply to your relevant funding body for help with living costs. This usually takes the form of student loans, grants or bursaries, and the amount awarded depends upon your personal circumstances and household income.

  EU and overseas students won’t normally be able to claim living support through SAAS or other UK public funding bodies. You should contact the relevant authority in your country to find out if you’re eligible to receive support.

  Find out about the cost of living for students at Stirling.

• Payment options

  We aim to be as flexible as possible, and offer a wide range of payment methods - including the option to pay fees by instalments. Learn more about how to pay.