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Environmental Science and Outdoor Education

University of Stirling

Venues

Stirling Campus

Content

Study ecology, environmental processes and sustainability on a stunning biodiverse campus. Gain field, lab and data analysis skills. Graduate ready to lead outdoors and tackle current and future real-world challenges.

This Environmental Science and Outdoor Education degree gives you a unique set of skills and knowledge. You’ll not only learn about environmental and ecological issues. You’ll also be ready for an active outdoors career.

Science skills include:
Gain analytical, lab and field skills needed to face environmental challenges; Explore the complex interactions between people and the environment; Understand the science that shapes our natural environment; Gain computational skills such as programming in R, data management. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing.

Your learning in outdoor education is hands-on. You’ll:
Learn how to design, lead and deliver outdoor programmes with environmental and ecological learning outcomes; Be immersed in outdoor learning on field trips to schools and outdoor education centres;
Plan and design outdoor activities to a range of learners from primary age children to adults.

Entry Requirements

2027 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

Faculty

Natural Sciences

Department

Biology and Environmental 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