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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D500

Forestry and Treescapes Management

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Inverness, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£16,950Per Year (Intl)
£9,250Home Fee
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Forestry and Treescapes Management at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Inverness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you're looking for a rewarding career, where you can provide professional advice to the land-based forestry sector and help secure our forests for future generations to enjoy, then this course is for you. Being involved in the forestry sector is one of the best ways of helping the fight against climate change, while working in environments that provide recreational and well-being spaces for all. Our BSc (Hons) Forestry and Treescapes Management is a highly practical course that will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful forest manager, environmental manage... International tuition fees are £16,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Forest Ecology and Biology
Silviculture and Tree Management
Forest Mensuration and Assessment
Arboriculture and Urban Forestry
Forest Operations and Harvesting
Woodland Conservation and Biodiversity
Forest Policy and Sustainable Management
Work-Based Learning in Forestry
UCAS Code:D500
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

These must include one (or preferably two) science subjects such as: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Mathematics, Environmental Science

UCAS Points63

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,800

Home Student Fee

£9,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,000£19,500£24,500
5 years£19,000£22,500£28,000

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 29% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 18% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH06-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship

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  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Forestry and Treescapes Management as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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