Environmental Science Higher
What is special about this course?
This course explores the relationships between humans and the environment, Earth's resources and sustainability. You will study current and relevant environmental issues through scientific principles, data analysis and investigative fieldwork. With a strong focus on real-world applications, the course prepares you to understand and respond to the environmental challenges facing society today.
A maximum of two SQA Higher and National subjects can be studied with UHI Inverness in one academic year.
Applicants must attend UHI Inverness campus in person for prelims, externally marked coursework and the final exam will be on campus at UHI Inverness.
Entry requirements
- Achieved the National 5 course or equivalent qualifications (For example, Intermediate 2, Standard Grades, GSCE)
- We welcome applicants with alternative work-based qualifications or experience. Please provide further details on your application form.
- These courses are challenging, require the ability to study independently and sit highly supervised exams. Applicants should identify the reason for studying their chosen subject in their course application.
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
- Face to face
- This course is classed as part time study
How long will my course last?
1 YearAugust - April
Where can I study my course?
- Beechwood Campus
Start date
August
Fees
Fee information for part time Further Education courses
A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our Fee Waiver Policy to see if you are eligible.
Scottish students
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Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
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Part-time (per single Higher) |
£360 |
£371 |
Rest of UK and International students
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Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level |
2024-25 |
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Part-time (per single Higher) |
£1,499 |
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Please contact credit.control@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
Funding
If you wish to study part time there is a cost of approximately £382 per subject. Some applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver.
Additional costs
You will be required to purchase textbooks (approximately £25 - £30) as part of this course.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Entry to many undergraduate courses (not necessarily related to environmental science/studies) at universities and institutes of further and higher education. At UHI Inverness there is scope for progression to HNC Applied Science, BSc Applied Science or BSc Environmental Science.
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
To study this subject please click here Higher Environmental Science
If you wish to study this subject individually or along with one other part time there is a cost of approximately £382 per subject. Some applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver.
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Inverness. UHI Inverness operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.