BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with International Year Two
University of Stirling International Study Centre
Combine your International Year Two pathway and BSc (Hons) Environmental Science degree in a single 3-year study plan. One visa, no fuss.
You’ll complete your first year at our supportive International Study Centre, then continue straight to Year 3 at the University of Stirling.
- Top 5 in Scotland for Geography and Environmental Science (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
- Turn your passion for the planet into a career with a degree focused on solving today's environmental challenges.
- Build in-demand skills in environmental monitoring, Geographical Information Systems, remote sensing and data analysis through practical learning.
- Gain valuable fieldwork experience in diverse environments, with opportunities for residential trips in the UK and overseas.
- Study an accredited degree recognised by the Institution of Environmental Sciences, providing the first step towards Chartered Environmentalist status.
Key Information
- Complete your full study plan in 3 years, with a single CAS and one visa.
- Save time and money, with no need to return home between your pathway and degree.
- Start your journey at our International Study Centre, located at the heart of University of Stirling’s world-class campus.
- Prepare for your degree with specialist teaching and personalised academic support.
- Continue directly to Year 3 of your 4-year undergraduate degree after successfully completing Year 1 of your study plan.
Course Details
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with International Year Two
University of Stirling International Study Centre
Age Requirement
17
All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 17 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake, students must be 17 before registering at the Center. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year, therefore they must have turned 18 before 01 September of the year they continue to their university degree.Academic Requirements
A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects.English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.Academic Year 2026/27
28th September 2026 - 25th June 2027
- Term 1: 28th September 2026 - 18th December 2026
- Term 2: 5th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
- Term 3: 29th March 2027 - 25th June 2027
Academic Year 2026/27
5th January 2027 - 3rd September 2027
- Term 1: 5th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
- Term 2: 29th March 2027 - 11th June 2027
- Term 3: 14th June 2027 - 3rd September 2027
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 19,250.00
Enrolment fee
£ 275.00
Textbooks
£ 295.00 - 380.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 575.00
Approximate cost
£ 20,395.00 - 20,480.00
Stated fees apply only to the part of the study plan delivered by the International Study Centre.
All fees for your degree are set by the University and will be payable upon successful progression. Visit the University of Stirling website for more information.
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.
The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025–31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/26 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued, and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing.
Core modules
Credit Units
| Biosciences: Genetics, Spieces and Field Skills | 40 Credit Units |
| The Biosphere | 20 Credit Units |
| Personal Tutoring | 0 |
| English for Undergraduate Study - JV801 | 20 Credit Units |
| Study Skills for Undergraduate Science | 20 Credit Units |
| Research Design and Analysis | 20 Credit Units |
Elective modules
| English for Undergraduate Study - JV802 | 40 Credit Units |