BSc Environmental Science and Politics
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 82%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Science and Politics at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £33,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Science and Politics at University of Stirling do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Environmental Science and Politics at University of Stirling?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Environmental Science and Politics at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 184 UCAS points.
Is BSc Environmental Science and Politics at University of Stirling accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
Does BSc Environmental Science and Politics at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Science and Politics at University of Stirling?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.