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

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.

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

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.

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.

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

Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with International Year Two

University of Stirling International Study Centre

Key Information

Course Details

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with International Year Two

University of Stirling International Study Centre

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

Academic Year 2026/27

Academic Year 2026/27

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Modules

Core modules

Credit Units

Elective modules

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