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Course summary

Are you fascinated by the processes that shape our natural environment? Do you want to influence the response to challenges faced by society on local, national, and global scales? With environmental issues under scrutiny and solutions in high demand, you won’t find a better classroom than the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. One of the world’s best ‘living laboratories’, immerse yourself in the spectacular natural habitats of the Scottish Highlands, and develop key field skills on annual residential modules at locations throughout the region. Study subjects such as data collection and analysis, biodiversity, lab skills, conservation, freshwater and marine environments, climate change, science and society, sustainable energy and waste minimisation, and conservation of biodiversity. Develop your skills in problem-solving, construct scientific, ethical, and philosophical arguments, gather, analyse, and report on complex environmental data, and refine your written, verbal, numerical, and IT skills on this thoughtfully created programme. Careers in this field are varied and progressive - move into roles that interest you most, in areas and organisations such as Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, Forestry Commission, local authorities, environmental consultancy, NGOs, and charities. Please note that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland have changed their names to become UHI North, West and Hebrides. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.


How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Advanced entry to year 2 may be available with: HNC Applied Sciences HNC Countryside and Environmental Management Advanced entry to year 3 may be available with: HND Countryside Management

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Additional entry requirements

Other

This course offers optional modules/units which may require PVG Scheme Membership (Disclosure Scotland)


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no element below 5.5
PTE Academic5858 average with 51 in each component
TOEFL (iBT)80Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section

Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English in an academic environment and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course. The minimum English language requirements to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed below:

Further information on English Language Requirements can be found at the following:

https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/international-courses/eligibility/english-language-requirements/


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students
90%
Student satisfaction
60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
Go onto work and study

The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Scotland £1820* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
EU £15360* Year 1
International £15360* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Additional fee information

For full information on fees please see our Undergraduate Tuition Fees page at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/ug/ For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page. You can also find information on additional funding available such as bursaries and scholarships at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/funding-your-studies/bursaries-and-scholarships/
Environmental Science at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) - UCAS