BSc Economics and Environmental Science
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
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%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics and Environmental Science at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £24,000 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 £18,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics and Environmental Science at University of Stirling do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics and Environmental Science at University of Stirling?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics and Environmental Science at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 183 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics and Environmental Science at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics and Environmental Science at University of Stirling?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.