Environmental Science and Sustainability NQ SCQF Level 6
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time., You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: SCQF Level 6
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at the local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
This course will develop your practical investigative and experimental skills across a range of topics in Horticulture and Science.
Exploring the scientific understanding of environmental issues, you will have the opportunity to investigate key areas of the living environment including conservation. Working both independently and in teams you will also develop your problem-solving skills while gaining skills in the conservation, sustainability, science, and land-based industries
Where possible there will also be the opportunity for guest speakers and industry visits
Special features:
- Gain practical industry skills
- You will study at our training facility at the Biblical Garden in Elgin and in our science laboratories
- Field trips to plant nurseries and science labs
- Four National 5’s at BBDD or above OR
- A relevant SCQF Level 5 course or equivalent.
Applications are encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above.
Course content includes:
- Design landscaped areas
- Earth resources
- Living environment
- Living organisms
- Managing and maintaining an environmental area
- Survey and report on the condition of the environment
- Chemistry in Life
- Sustainable food production
- Plant identification
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Part Time
This is a practical based course with face-to-face practical classes on campus supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Guest speakers and industry visits may be used to enhance your learning experience.
How long will my course last?
Full Time: 1 year
Part Time: 2 years
- UHI Moray
Start date
August
Fees
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
| Course fees 2024/25* | Scotland | Rest of UK | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Further Education - Full time | £1,008 | £1,008 | £6,960 |
| Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit) | £88 | £88 | £352 |
| Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits) | £528 | £528 | £2,112 |
* Fees for 2025/26 are still to be confirmed.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Equipment
As part of this course, you will be required to purchase:
- Steel toe capped safety boots and gloves (Approx £40)
- Suitable clothing for outdoor work (Approx £30)
A list of recommended texts and other useful, but not essential items will be provided in the course handbook.
If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course, you may progress onto:
- HNC Bioscience
- HNC (Next Gen) Horticulture
- Environmental Science degree within UHI
Apply for Environmental Science and Sustainability NQ SCQF Level 6
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray 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.