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Environmental Science and Outdoor Education

University of Stirling

Venues

Stirling Campus

Content

If you want a highly respected degree in Environmental Science that also provides you with outdoor teaching and guiding activities, this unique degree has been designed for you.

The University of Stirling is a superb place to study Environmental Science, with history of innovation in environmental research and study. This course blends the academic elements of the Environmental Science degree with practical training in navigation and outdoor safety.

You'll explore global environmental issues, contemporary environmental science, landscape evolution, and scientific techniques. In addition, you’ll learn how to design, lead and deliver outdoor programmes with environmental and ecological learning outcomes.

The leading mountaineering instructors and outdoor specialists will teach you outdoor leadership, mountain skills and environmental education. You'll have the opportunity to complete a semester abroad, a work placement module and gain the Mountain or Lowland Leader Award, endorsed by the Mountain Training Association. This is a physically demanding course requiring a good level of health, fitness and mobility.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements:
4 Highers at ABBB including 1 from Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography or Physics.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

FX99

Course Length

4 years

Department

Natural Sciences

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.stir.ac.uk

Career Sectors

Agriculture

Aquaculture and Fishing

Arboriculture and Forestry

Earth Studies

Environmental and Rural Resource Management

Environmental Services

Horticulture and Landscaping

Work with Animals