ARE YOU ARESTIRLING? UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS ARE2022 YOU ARE ? ST U ARE YOU AR ? STIRLING? CONTENTS

1 ’s welcome 4 Campus map 1ST IN THE UK AND TOP 5 14 Life at Stirling IN THE WORLD FOR CAMPUS 46 Course flexibility ENVIRONMENT 49 Course list A–Z UK International Student Barometer (ISB) 111 Entry requirements Benchmark and Global ISB Benchmark 2018 116 How to apply

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CAN'T ATTEND AN OPEN DAY? No problem. If you’re unable to join us at one of our Open Days, take our virtual tour: stir.ac.uk/virtualtour To chat to us or to find out about other opportunities to meet us, please contact: [email protected] +44 (0)1786 467046 1 BE YOU BE THE DIFFERENCE At the University of Stirling, we’re committed to helping you make a positive difference in the world.

We are immensely proud to provide all of our students with Campus Central is a new focal point at the heart of our campus an outstanding education that equips them with the skills, – recognised as one of the most scenic in Europe – and further experience, and confidence required to stand out from enhances the unrivalled living and learning environment here the crowd. Stirling is a university that has a rich history of at Stirling. It is home to the University Library, retailers, a range innovation, excellence, and ambition, and those qualities of catering outlets, social and learning spaces, the Students’ are evident in our graduates and global alumni family. Union, and Macrobert Arts Centre – our on-campus cinema and theatre. We value ability, not background, and we support all of our students to achieve their potential. We want you to enjoy We are a five-star rated institution for teaching, employability, your time here, confident that, upon completion of one of our internationalisation, facilities, and inclusiveness in the latest QS flexible degree courses, you will have the knowledge, expertise, World University Rankings, and the Guardian University Guide and employability skills to set you on your chosen career path. 2021 ranks Stirling among the top 30 universities in the UK. We are known for producing highly employable graduates – We also recently received our second Queen’s Anniversary with 95 percent of our undergraduate, and 96 percent of Prize – the UK’s most prestigious academic honour – in postgraduate, leavers in work or further study within recognition of our world-leading Institute of Aquaculture. 15 months of graduating. You will join a diverse and inclusive student and staff We match our students’ ambitions and invest heavily in community – with more than 120 nationalities represented ensuring the Stirling experience continues to be among the on campus – and enjoy an immersive, global experience best in the UK – a recent National Student Survey placed us at Stirling. Making friends and trying new things couldn’t among the top 20 universities for overall student satisfaction. be easier through our Students’ Union, which offers more When you arrive here in Autumn 2022, you will be among than 120 clubs and societies to choose from, and a range the first to benefit from the £41 million we have invested of entertainment and welfare services. to deliver enhanced world-class sports facilities, and our The decision you make about where to study is an extremely flagship Campus Central social and learning space, at the important one. I am pleased you are considering Stirling, and heart of our beautiful 330-acre campus. hope that you choose to continue your education with us. The new sports and fitness facilities build on our proud, This prospectus will provide you with an overview and long-established designation as ’s University for flavour of studying and living at Stirling. Please also take Sporting Excellence, and being awarded UK Sports University the opportunity to gain more of an insight and speak to of the Year 2020, in The Times and Sunday Times Good us directly at one of our upcoming Open Day events. University Guide. Our sports facilities meet the needs of students, high-performance and Olympic athletes, staff, and I wish you the very best of luck in your studies and look the wider local community. However you like to keep active, forward to welcoming you to campus soon. healthy, and fit, you can do it here at Stirling – home to Scotland’s National Swimming Academy, GB National Tennis Academy, and Triathlon Scotland.

PROFESSOR SIR GERRY MCCORMAC Principal and Vice- 2 LIVING THE FUTURE

At the University of Stirling, Campus Central is the new heart As the UK’s Sports University of of our stunning campus, giving you the Year 20201 and Scotland’s we want to give you the cutting-edge learning facilities and University for Sporting Excellence, best-possible student dynamic spaces. It’s an expert blend you’d expect Stirling to have experience which means of modern architecture and natural incredible sports facilities – and beauty, and includes: you won’t be disappointed with our you’ll need world-class new complex. Integrated with the • New meeting spaces and facilities. That’s why we’ve National Swimming Academy and student support facilities invested £41 million updating GB National Tennis Academy, our • Collaborative learning and brand-new facilities include: our student hubs and we research spaces • Purpose-built fitness studios think you’re going to love it. • Bigger and better food • State-of-the-art gym and shopping facilities • Two sports halls and six indoor • Beautiful green space to sit tennis courts and think • Indoor cycling studio • A convenient transport hub • Strength and conditioning areas • World-class high-performance suite • Enhanced changing facilities • Open-plan communal spaces, cafe and reception area

1 The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 3 TOP 20 IN THE UK FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION National Student Survey 2020 95,932 ALUMNI IN MORE THAN 170 COUNTRIES 5 QS STARS FOR TEACHING, EMPLOYABILITY, INTERNATIONALISATION, FACILITIES QS World University Rankings 2020 4 ANDREW MILLER BUILDING COLIN BELL, The heart of the University, AND RG BOMONT BUILDINGS made up of Campus Central, These buildings are where the Faculty Library, Students’ Union and of Social Sciences is based, and include the Macrobert Arts Centre. some of our leading research centres.

AIRTHREY CASTLE Our very own 18th-century castle is still in use today.

THE LINK BRIDGE The scenic commute between Halls and University, and you’ll never have to worry about being late again.

AIRTHREY PARK MEDICAL CENTRE Our on-campus general medical practice and dental centre.

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Home to our students: more than 2,800 bedrooms across 18 residences on and off campus.

AIRTHREY LOCH Our very own loch; home to our water sports teams, along with our resident swans.

PATHFOOT BUILDING Where the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport and the Institute of Aquaculture are based. It also hosts an art collection. 5 COTTRELL BUILDING UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING The Cottrell Building is home INNOVATION PARK to the Faculty of Natural Home to some cutting-edge Sciences and the Stirling research and development Management School. companies.

WALLACE MONUMENT Climb 246 steps to reach the top of our famous landmark, built to commemorate Scottish hero, Sir William Wallace.

STIRLING COURT HOTEL The perfect place to stay, with 100 bedrooms and excellent facilities.

SPITTAL HILL CHALETS Popular student accommodation in our Scandinavian-style timber chalets.

INTO BUILDING INTO University of Stirling offers international students unique pathways to academic success.

GB NATIONAL TENNIS ACADEMY Tennis superstars and Gordon Reid famously honed their skills on our courts.

NATIONAL SWIMMING ACADEMY Home to Scottish Swimming and our world-class student athletes, who practise more than 35 hours per week in our Olympic pool. LET'S

THE PITCHES Get a front row seat to the action on our grass and artificial pitches. EXPLORE 6 The University’s 330-acre campus isn’t just a gorgeous place to call home; it’s OUR CAMPUS an inspirational place where cutting-edge technology combines with breathtaking nature and where a world of discoveries awaits you. NOT YOUR AVERAGE CAMPUS

FIVE-STAR SPORT, STUDY AND LEISURE FACILITIES PLENTY OF CULTURE Our facilities were given the top score in the 2020 QS World Our campus is a vibrant, artistic and cultural hotspot. University Rankings – and it’s easy to see why. The University’s Located at its heart is the Macrobert Arts Centre, the leading library has a range of different study spaces to suit your cultural hub and arts centre in Scotland’s central region. It needs; our contemporary, spacious and secure student regularly hosts new theatre productions, dance, comedy and accommodation has options to suit every taste and budget; contemporary music. Meanwhile, its critically acclaimed cinema and our world-class sports facilities enable you to play and offers excellent value and a great programme of blockbusters, train alongside Olympic athletes. arthouse movies, classics and documentaries. macrobert.org CAMPUS CENTRAL Campus Central is the social hub of the University. VENUE It connects students to the library and houses our Students’ Our multipurpose social space is perfect to collaborate, show Union, where you can relax with a coffee during the day, off your skills or just hang out. Venue hosts regular unplugged catch up with friends or socialise into the wee hours. There’s music sessions and provides plenty of room to stretch out also a vibrant shopping precinct with a pharmacy, and enjoy a Starbucks, a healthy drink from the Juice Bar Students’ Union outlet packed with branded goods and or a great selection of food. a well-stocked supermarket – as well as a wide selection of restaurants and cafes. GB NATIONAL TENNIS ACADEMY As home of the GB National Tennis Academy, our campus is the nation’s premier training ground for the game’s biggest How many universities can say they have their own castle? stars. But you don’t need to be an aspiring Wimbledon Overlooking the University’s loch, the 18th-century Airthrey champion to take advantage of our world-class facilities – Castle boasts a fascinating history – and is still in active courts are open to everybody. use today. 7 “The campus is a five-minute bus ride away from the city centre, enabling you to have the peace and quiet of the country but also the buzz of the city.“ ANGELA MCIVOR Scotland BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Marketing

UNIVERSITY ART COLLECTION Stirling’s public art collection is one of the finest in the country. Our unique works include paintings, sketches, tapestries and sculptures from some of the biggest names in Scottish contemporary art. stir.ac.uk/artcol

STIRLING COURT HOTEL For visiting family and friends, the University has a 100-bedroom hotel and versatile conference centre right here on campus. The hotel also features a relaxing bar, cafe and excellent restaurant. stirlingcourthotel.co.uk 120+ NATIONALITIES ARE REPRESENTED ON CAMPUS 8 IN A CITY WHERE 20% OF RESIDENTS ARE STUDENTS, LIFE STIRLING IN STIRLING MEANS YOU'RE NEVER FAR FROM A FRIENDLY FACE AND A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE THIS IS ARE STIRLING YOU? The ancient city of Stirling combines the charm of a historic destination with the buzz of a young population.

SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP GET CONNECTED Stirling has everything you could hope for in a premier Stirling has everything you could hope for and even has shopping destination. The city’s historic Victorian arcade, Nextbike cycle-sharing stations. Its central location also means bustling high street and Thistles Shopping Centre boast all Glasgow and Edinburgh are within easy reach for a day of the biggest brands and quirkiest pop-up shops imaginable. shopping or a night out. With around 130 gigs a week in Glasgow, and the world’s biggest arts festival in Edinburgh, SOAK UP THE CULTURE you’re not going to want to miss out on either city. The Castle and the Albert Halls are popular for concerts, while the Old Town venue the Tolbooth has a famous live music and GO OUTDOORS arts scene. We have a multiplex cinema, and the Macrobert If you’d like to explore the sets of iconic films and TV series, the Arts Centre showcases the best in arthouse and mainstream University is a frequent film location and nearby Doune Castle cinema, along with a year-round live performance programme features in Outlander, Game of Thrones and The Outlaw King. right here on campus. For a change of pace, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National PUBS AND GRUB Park are on our doorstep and the Scottish Highlands are less Allanwater Brewhouse is just a few minutes’ walk from than an hour away. Whether it’s skiing, rock climbing or simply campus. Our local Gin Distillery and craft beer revolutionaries enjoying the beauty of one of the world’s last wild places, you BrewDog are in Stirling. Popular speciality cafes like the Burgh should add this outdoor adventure to your to-do list. Coffeehouse and student-friendly eateries including Nando’s, Domino’s and Subway are also in the city centre.

WALK WITH HISTORY Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s grandest and former home to Mary, Queen of Scots. It’s also where the world’s oldest football was discovered hidden behind some panelling! The historic Old Town remembers Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, and still bears the scars from military campaigns that changed the course of Britain’s history. 9 MOST AFFORDABLE CITY IN THE UK UNiDAYS 2018

“Stirling is in the perfect location if THE SAFEST CITY you want to make the most of what IN THE UK central Scotland has to offer. It’s a The Complete University Guide 2019 beautiful city and there’s loads to get stuck into both on and off campus, from sport to music and the arts – there’s something for everyone.“ CALUM MURDOCH Scotland BSc (Hons) Management and Mathematics 10

SCOTLAND LIVE IT LOVE IT

EDUCATION BEAUTY Scotland has more world-class universities per head than Scotland is, quite simply, beautiful. Mountains, lochs, beaches, anywhere else in the world. We offer unrivalled quality and islands and castles offer wonderful opportunities for cycling, choice, and maintain some of the highest rates of graduate climbing, walking, skiing, swimming or just having the space to employment in the UK. Stirling is regularly awarded five sit and think. Our towns and cities all have their own character, QS stars1 for its commitment to graduate employability, and Stirling’s central location means you’re never far from a with more than 95 percent of our students in employment new adventure. And travelling to the rest of the UK and Europe or further study within fifteen months of graduating2. is easy, with convenient and affordable transport links.

INNOVATION SPORT Scotland is famous for its inventions: penicillin, the bicycle, The Scots invented golf, curling and cycling, and have had the television, the telephone and animal cloning all came a major impact on the development of rugby, hockey and from our nation of innovators – and we’re continuing that football. From the 2016 Rio Olympic Games medal haul, tradition. University of Stirling researchers are at the forefront to hosting the 2018 European Championships, Scotland of their fields, which means our students are taught by experts is a haven for sporting success. With world-class facilities, in each area of study. At Stirling, you’ll be encouraged to take strong community links and our great outdoors just waiting part in work placements and internships with the brightest for you, why not take up a new sport or outdoor activity start-ups, as well as leading organisations – who knows when you’re here. You’ll find lots to inspire you in Scotland! what you’ll discover? FOOD AND DRINK Scotland is renowned for its unique cuisine and internationally acclaimed whisky. The country boasts an incredible culinary tradition and has ten Michelin-starred restaurants. No Scottish experience is complete without a hearty serving of haggis, neeps and tatties, and many of the world’s top whisky distilleries are found in the local countryside 1 QS World University Rankings 2020 and neighbouring Highlands. If you’re into food and drink, 2 Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020, HESA Scotland has plenty to offer. 11

SCOTLAND HAS BEEN VOTED THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY AND FAVOURITE DESTINATION The Rough Guide 2019 12 The University of Stirling is an international university with a global reputation for excellence in teaching and high-quality research.

With more than 100 international research partners and almost three-quarters of our research activity rated either world-leading or internationally excellent1, it’s not surprising that we’ve also been awarded five QS stars in the World University Rankings for internationalisation2. Thinking and working globally is part of our daily teaching, learning and research practice. This means your degree will be outward-looking, and full of possibilities and potential. Studying at Stirling sets you up to be a global citizen in an increasingly connected world. WELCOMING THE WORLD A DIVERSE CAMPUS LASTING CONNECTIONS We’re known in Scotland for welcoming Studying at Stirling is a truly connected international students, with more than experience. When you graduate, you’ll 120 nationalities represented on campus. automatically become a member of our Our exchange partnerships mean students alumni association. This means you’ll can join our community for a year or a join a vibrant network of 95,932 people semester as part of their studies. This helps in more than 170 countries. It’s an to create a unique atmosphere on campus, amazing resource for mentoring, career with plenty of opportunities to meet new development, advice and support. people and experience diverse cultures. We strive to make sure our former students Who knows – perhaps you’ll be inspired stay connected with each other, and love to follow in their footsteps and study abroad welcoming back our alumni as mentors, as part of your degree, too? There’s a whole guest lecturers and speakers through our world out there – let us help you discover it. Alumni Ambassador Programme. As well as hosting work experience opportunities and placements that enable students to practise their skills in real-life situations, alumni also organise reunions and events for graduates living in their local communities.

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“Coming to Stirling for a semester has been one of the best decisions of my life. The campus is absolutely KEELY beautiful and there are loads of RAMMAGE-SCOTT different societies you can join Canada in order to find friends and allow BA (Hons) Communications and Journalism yourself to feel at home.” I AM STIRLING 14

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STUDENTLIFE 16 University is all about trying new things – and Stirling is the perfect place to get involved. The city gives you a backstage pass to some of the country’s weirdest and most wonderful experiences imaginable. To give you an idea, here are our top 10 events to mark in your calendar.

STAY COOL AT HIT THE SLOPES JANUARY

THE LOONY DOOK FEBRUARY IN AVIEMORE

Feeling bold? One of Scotland’s biggest Do you enjoy skiing or snowboarding? New Year’s Day traditions is the annual Firth Stirling has trains running directly to the of Forth Loony Dook, which sees thousands Cairngorms National Park and Aviemore. of brave souls charge into the freezing sea There are world-class runs available for all to celebrate the new year and raise money skill levels and, for practice, there’s a 120m for charity. dry slope just eight miles from the University. 02 01 SHOP THE STYLE MILE CELEBRATE IN STYLE APRIL

MARCH Stirling has plenty of fantastic shops – but nothing AT THE SPORTS compares to Glasgow’s Style Mile. According to Lonely Planet, it’s the UK’s biggest shopping district UNION BALL outside London, with everything from global fashion brands to one-off stockists in more than 1,500 The Sports Union Ball is, without doubt, one stores. Best of all, it’s just 26 minutes down the of the most anticipated events on the social road from Stirling. calendar. As the annual awards ceremony for student achievements in sport at the University of Stirling, it’s a celebration not to be missed. 03 04 17 YOUR STIRLING BUCKET LIST MAY BE INTRIGUED AT JULY GET AN EARFUL STIRLING CASTLE AT TRNSMT

Perched high above the city, award-winning Stirling Try TRNSMT, one the UK's most popular music Castle will transport you to the 16th-century with all festivals. It’s an incredible weekend not to be its splendour. Meet historical characters in the Royal missed featuring some of music's biggest artists, Palace and learn about kings, queens and warriors of like Lewis Capaldi, Liam Gallagher, AJ Tracey, old who changed the course of Scotland’s history. Sam Fender and Rita Ora. 05 06 EDINBURGH GET LOST IN THE AUGUST

FRINGE FESTIVAL OCTOBER ENCHANTED FOREST

Looking for a bit of culture? The world’s largest Named the Best Outdoor Festival in the Scottish arts festival is virtually on the doorstep. It runs over Outdoor and Leisure Awards 2017, the Enchanted 25 days in August and features more than 50,000 Forest is Scotland’s top immersive sound and light performances across 300 venues. You’ll find all sorts event. It’s set amidst the stunning Faskally Wood of music, dance, theatre, comedy, cabaret, musicals, just north of Stirling and is the perfect way to lectures, special events and so much more. find your holiday spirit. Book early! 07 08 DECK THE HALLS RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN EDINBURGH AT STIRLING HOGMANAY NOVEMBER DECEMBER Counting down the days until Christmas? Have you ever counted down to midnight in a medieval You’ll find plenty of magic in Edinburgh. castle? Every year, locals gather at Stirling Castle to ring For seven weeks every year, the medieval Old in the New Year with some of music’s biggest names. Town is transformed into a winter wonderland – There’s always plenty of food and drink to keep you complete with traditional markets, ice skating warm, and the atmosphere is totally electrifying. and plenty of mulled wine. 09 10 18

“Here at the Students’ Union, our main aim is to ‘Make Students’ Lives Better’. We achieve this by representing your STUDENTS' UNION needs and views to ensure we work together with the University to make a positive difference to your student experience. We ensure that the Students’ Union offers something for everyone. Whether it’s getting involved in clubs and societies, with our environmental team or simply having a coffee in the Union, we look forward to welcoming GET you to Stirling.” Amy Smith INVOLVED Union President 2020/21

YOUR STUDENTS' UNION FACILITIES FOR YOU Your award-winning Students’ Union is Your Union also runs several award-winning the beating heart of the University. Through and student-focused outlets. Whether you’re its student-focused representation, the looking for a pizza, coffee, or a space to Union aims to ‘Make Students’ Lives Better’. relax or party in, your Union provides it all. Alongside our representation work, we offer Studio serves food all day to a backdrop of 120+ a wide range of services designed to improve live sport and regular entertainment. The CLUBS AND your student experience. From societies to outside decking offers stunning views, while SOCIETIES sports clubs, events to environmental projects, our cafe in Underground serves Starbucks no matter what your interest is, we are coffee, paninis, soups and cakes. here for you. At night, you can relax in our Studio bar or SUPPORT FROM THE UNION check out what’s going on in our multipurpose The Students’ Union body elects Student space Venue. From Freshers’ Week events, Officers each year to work with Faculty with guest DJs like BBC Radio 1’s Scott Mills Officers and Course Reps to enhance all and performances from Cascada, to comedy aspects of student life. From academic nights and regular ceilidhs – there’s something representation to course feedback, and for everyone. Check out the Union’s website campaigns on student housing to tuition for all the latest news. fees, the Union is here for you. The Union will help you to deal with any personal or academic issue you may be facing. All services are run by a dedicated team that provides confidential and informed academic and non-academic support and guidance. KEEP IN TOUCH stirlingstudentsunion.com

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stirlingunion 19 University isn’t about locking yourself in the library for days on end. Here at Stirling, our students love to explore and share the passions and interests that make them unique. That’s why we have more than 70 societies and 50 sports clubs to choose from, including our three award-winning student media outlets – Air3 Radio, Air TV and Brig Newspaper. If there’s nothing that piques your interest, we can even help you start your own club. International Society distillery tour

AIR3 RADIO MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY Proudly the oldest student radio station in Protecting our oceans is at the heart of all CLUBS AND Scotland and equally looking to the future we do. Whether it’s hosting guest speakers with its amazing new studio for podcasts, from the field, having marine documentary SOCIETIES radio dramas and much more; Air3 radio nights, taking part in beach cleans, holds the Best National Media Society award advocating for plastic reduction and even and has a wide range of programming volunteering with marine life; you’ll play designed to let your creativity run free! an active part in conservation efforts in the fight to save our seas. If you’re passionate INTERNATIONAL about our oceans, this society is for you. Want to mix with students from across the globe? The International Society is the POLITICS biggest on campus and all are welcome. Ready to join the debate? PolSoc brings From Christmas Markets in Edinburgh to together all sides of the political spectrum St Andrews and its beaches, the International for an array of activities. They’ve travelled Society is the best way to explore while to Amsterdam, Berlin and Barcelona and making new connections. have a Model UN here on campus.

LGBTQ+ STIRLING UNIVERSITY DRAMA SOCIETY (SUDS) A welcoming, supportive society with a busy To be or not to be… in this amazing society?! calendar of social and educational events. SUDS is one of our top award-winning LGBTQ+ works with the wider community and societies, with activities ranging from acting is about raising awareness and having fun! workshops right through to full stage productions, scriptwriting, make-up, costume LIVE MUSIC design and stage management. Whether you Are you a budding musician? Check out the love the limelight, or think you could work Live Music Society. All instruments, skill levels one, this might be the group for you! and tastes are welcome. Both electric and For more information, visit: acoustic sessions are offered, and the society stirlingstudentsunion.com/clubssocieties hosts a weekly Open Mic night in the Students’ Union Studio bar. See page 24 for more on the Sports Union.

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HARRY MITCHELL Scotland BA (Hons) Digital Media “I joined Air3 Radio and Air TV, where I’ve been given lots of creative freedom, along with the chance to expand my skills and meet people. As an integrated student with Forth Valley College, it’s also a great way to spend time on campus.”

“It can be quite daunting to move away from home, but it’s really welcoming here and everyone is so thoughtful. The Christian Union is like one big family.”

MICHAEL SARAH MCNEIGHT MAYES Northern Ireland Northern Ireland BA (Hons) French and Spanish BA (Hons) Psychology 21 I AM STIRLING

CHARLOTTA LUNDAHL Sweden BA (Hons) International Politics

“I’ve met people from all over the world as well as Scotland and made my best friends through the International Society. There’s lots to do and I’ve enjoyed tours around Scotland as well as fun evenings in Stirling. It’s a friendly community and natural way to meet people.”

“I have been a part of Brig since my ANNE first year, when I jumped in head first as Lifestyle Editor. The STOOP paper gave me access to priceless Netherlands opportunities; from free gigs all BA (Hons) Journalism over Glasgow, to a seat in the Studies and Politics Warriors Press Box and friends for life. As Deputy Editor I get to see new writers grow into themselves while creating a paper worth reading. My uni experience would not have been the same without Brig. It’s TOP 10 IN THE UK FOR truly a family away from home.“ CLUBS AND SOCIETIES UK International Student Barometer Benchmark 2018 22 We have been at the forefront of Scottish sport for five decades and are proud to SPORT have supported world-class athletes from around the globe. Our incredible student athletes have competed at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, World Championships and Walker Cup.

Sport, health and wellbeing are in our DNA, and we aim to make sure every SPORTS UNIVERSITY student can enjoy our world-class sports facilities – which are fully accessible. OF THE YEAR 2020 Whether you’re an Olympic athlete, fitness lover, sports fanatic or completely Times and Sunday Times Good University new to physical activity, we have programmes, classes and clubs to suit you. Guide 2020 Choose from more than 50 fitness classes per week, learn to swim, try tennis, join a walking or running group around our beautiful campus, or bolster your CV with fantastic coaching and volunteer opportunities. Be part of something brilliant. GAME, SET AND MATCH. FACILITIES Open to all students, our world-class And our new £20 million sports facilities include: complex features:

The GB National Tennis Academy, which Two purpose-built, air-conditioned features six indoor courts fitness studios The National Swimming Academy, A state-of-the-art gym and indoor which houses a 50-metre, six-lane pool cycling studio and high-performance preparation room An additional three-court sports hall An eight-court multipurpose sports hall Strength and conditioning areas with and two squash courts professional free weights equipment A 400m all-weather running track A world-class high-performance suite Two artificial (3G and sand-based) for scholar athletes and Sports Union clubs and seven grass pitches Exciting new communal spaces, general facilities, cafe and reception area 23

SPORT, HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR EVERYONE AT SCOTLAND'S UNIVERSITY FOR SPORTING EXCELLENCE.

University of Stirling golf scholar, and Great Britain and Ireland player, Hazel MacGarvie. STIRLING.

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SPORT FIND YOUR TEAM

HEALTH AND FITNESS We provide a wide variety of classes, workshops and activities. From high-intensity circuit classes to serene yoga workshops, our health and fitness programme has been designed with all students in mind. Whatever your goals or interests, we’ve got you covered! OUR SPORTS INCLUDE:

Mountaineering GET ACTIVE American football Muay Thai boxing If you want to exercise, play or try a new sport in a social Archery Netball environment – away from the pressure of competition – Athletics Orienteering then Get Active is the programme for you. Incorporating our Badminton Polo turn-up-and-play, intramural and beginner courses, it’s a great Baseball Power lifting way to keep fit, socialise and meet new people, all in the Basketball Rowing name of fun! Boxing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rugby Cheerleading Snow sports COACHING AND VOLUNTEERNG Cricket Squash As well as participation, we also offer a range of coaching Curling Sub-aqua and volunteering opportunities for students in activities Cycling Surf such as club support services, community lessons, event Dance Swimming delivery and more. Equestrian sports Tennis Fencing Touch rugby CLUB SPORT Football Trampoline and In conjunction with the Sports Union, we support over 50 Futsal gymnastics sports clubs of multiple teams for students of all abilities Gaelic football Triathlon and interests, competing in a range of domestic and national Golf Ultimate frisbee competitions. Whether you’re an eager beginner or Hockey Underwater hockey experienced competitive athlete, our clubs can provide Judo Volleyball the perfect sporting environment. Kayak Water polo Lacrosse 25

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SPORTS UNION, VISIT: STIRLINGSTUDENTSUNION.COM/SPORTSUNION 26

PERFORMANCE SPORT ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Our performance sport programme is Undergraduate students from England, world-renowned, attracting student athletes Wales and Northern Ireland can also apply from across the globe and producing World, for a further sports scholarship with a value Paralympic and Olympic medallists. of £2,000 per year of study. Students successfully progressing to fourth year also SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS receive Honours Scholarships to cover their Our sports scholarship programmes provide final year tuition fees. student athletes with high-quality coaching and support services, including academic WINNING STUDENTS flexibility, facilities access, strength and The national Winning Students programme conditioning, physiotherapy, and sports offers scholarships to talented student athletes psychology as well as financial subsidies. studying in Scotland. The programme is based on 12 core sports where governing bodies Scholarships are available for athletes nominate eligible athletes for scholarships in the following core sports: valued up to £6,000 per year. Athletes can also apply to be considered for scholarships • Curling in non-core individual or small combination • Endurance running sports. Core scholarship sports include: • Football • Golf • Badminton • Swimming • Canoeing • Tennis • Curling • Triathlon • Football • Golf OTHER SPORTS • Hockey We also offer scholarship packages to • Judo student athletes competing at international • Orienteering level in any other BUCS, Commonwealth, • Rowing Olympic or Paralympic sport. • Swimming • Tennis To be considered for a scholarship, prospective • Triathlon athletes must hold a profile and proven track record in national competition at junior level For more information about or beyond, and successfully gain admission sports scholarships, contact: to an academic course at the University. For [email protected] more details and sport-specific criteria, visit: +44 (0)1786 466910 stir.ac.uk/performance stir.ac.uk/sport

PARTNERS As one of the UK’s leading universities for sport, we have close working relationships with a number of partners operating from the campus:

27 PUSH YOURSELF HAZEL MACGARVIE Scotland BA (Hons) Sport Business Management

“My experience at Stirling has Hazel continues to flourish as part of the University of Stirling been great and the University has performance golf programme. She has won the BUCS Order of Merit title twice, reached the last 16 of the Women’s helped me develop a lot, especially Amateur Championship and won her first international in my golf. There’s always someone amateur event at the 2019 St Rule Trophy at St Andrews. up at the golf centre to bounce In 2020, Hazel was selected for the International ideas off, play competitions against side to compete in the Arnold Palmer Cup. and learn from, which has helped me improve so much.” St Andrews Links 28

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LIBRARY Based in the heart of our beautiful campus, our University library provides access to more than 600,000 titles, about half of which are available as ebooks for digital download. With its carefully designed interior layout, our contemporary study hub gives you all the tools and inspiration you need to succeed. THESE PAGES HOLD THE KEY TO THE PAST, AND YOUR

WORKING TOGETHER Here at Stirling, we’re into collaborative working. That’s why FUTURE our popular library with beautiful views offers a wide range of study options to suit all tastes. We’ve recently increased our study space by 25 percent and have training suites, 10 group study rooms, study desks with PCs and plenty of more relaxed options, including a designated wellbeing space to chill out and recharge. Want to borrow a laptop? That’s no problem; we have nearly 200 laptops available to loan.

ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Our collections don’t just include journals; the library is also home to the University archive and its dedicated reading room, which will enable you to explore our wide range of historical collections. You’ll enjoy unrivalled access to original manuscripts and quirky artefacts that have contributed to shaping world events.

NEW TECHNOLOGIES Digital technology is at the heart of our learning and teaching and we’re constantly investing in new tools to support you. Our University of Stirling app gives you access to a host of 5 QS STARS FOR FACILITIES university services, alerts and information on the go; whilst QS World University Rankings 2020 Apps Anywhere offers remote access to study software from anywhere using your own laptop. 30

Student living is split between our campus, nearby Stirling and – all beautiful, safe places to live with excellent travel links to and from campus. ACCOMMODATION We’ll guarantee you an offer of University-managed accommodation in your first year of study if you meet the eligibility criteria. All you need to do is confirm your place at Stirling and apply for accommodation by the advertised date. In 2020-2021, accommodation costs ranged from £84 to £178.70 per week, and included utilities, Wi-Fi, insurance and bed linen. WHAT A See website for eligibility criteria and terms and conditions. BUILT AROUND YOUR NEEDS We have different types of accommodation to reflect the needs and budgets of our students. All accommodation options are self-catered and kitchens are equipped with cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer and kettle. Toilets and PLACE ... showers are either en-suite or in shared facilities.

Accommodation is single occupancy, and you can choose Living away from home for the first from a range of flats, chalets and townhouses. We also have some family accommodation. time is exciting. New students are always prioritised when we allocate On campus, everything is planned around you, so you’ll accommodation, and our friendly find card-operated laundry facilities, a supermarket, pharmacy, medical and dental centre and sports centre staff are here to lend support. within a few minutes’ walk, as well as all the facilities the University and Students’ Union have to offer.

If your family and friends are missing you and fancy a visit, we have the Stirling Court Hotel on campus, with a fantastic restaurant, bar and facilities. stirlingcourthotel.co.uk

ACCESSIBLE HOUSING We can provide or adapt accommodation for a variety of requirements following a pre-entry visit. If you have any specific needs, please get in touch with us as soon as you can and we’ll take it from there. [email protected]

FIND OUT MORE You can apply for accommodation through our online portal – you’ll get access to this once you have a confirmed place at Stirling (either conditional or unconditional). New students can apply for accommodation from around April. There are several different instalment plans available for paying rent.

For more information, up-to-date costs and booking details, visit: stir.ac.uk/accommodation 31

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THE SAFEST CITY HOME IN THE UK The Complete University Guide 2019 32 LIVING COMFORTABLY We appreciate that not all students are after the same thing. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick list of options to help you decide where you’d like to stay during your time at Stirling.

LIVING IN UNIVERSITY OR RENTING PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION PRIVATE RENTAL ACCOMMODATION Be prepared to haggle You have the power of choice If you choose to go privately, landlords The University has plenty of accommodation may charge extra for additional services, options and the local area has accommodation but improving your negotiating skills to suit all tastes and budgets. isn’t a bad thing.

Share with friends Think about bills You can request to be housed with a group All of our University accommodation prices of friends in University accommodation or include bills. But most private rental fees don’t choose accommodation for yourself and include energy or broadband fees – some a group of friends in the private sector. properties don’t come with furniture either.

You may feel homesick You need to be very self-sufficient It happens to everybody, but remember, it Most private properties don’t give you may just feel that way at first; that’s why 24/7 access to dedicated security staff. we have our Accommodation Operations Team and Accommodation Liaison Students LIVING AT HOME on hand to talk to and to help you. You won’t feel homesick Family and friends will still be right there You’ll have to budget whenever you need them. Home-cooked Moving away from home and paying meals are a plus, too. rent means you’ve got to manage your money wisely. Fortunately, Stirling offers You get continuity a low cost of living. See page 119. You can continue to work at the same part-time job or stay at the same clubs LIVING IN UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION and teams that you’re in. It’s safe and secure All our accommodation has staff on hand 24/7 Nobody likes a commute to offer you their full support and assistance. If you choose to live at home, you may have to spend a lot of time travelling to You don’t need to worry about bills and from campus. Heating, electricity, insurance and Wi-Fi charges are all included in your rent. Bedding You’ll lose time with peers and housekeeping support are also provided. Living in University accommodation is a quick way to make new friends, gain independence Conveniently located and make the most of university life. It’s easier to roll out of bed and make it to those early-morning lectures if you’re in University For more advice, contact accommodation. You’re always within a stone’s our Accommodation throw of our on-campus facilities. Services Team: stir.ac.uk/accommodation 33

Just because you’re choosing to study, that doesn’t mean you’ve got to fall into the cash-strapped student stereotype. There are plenty of ways to manage your money and stretch your finances to make sure you live comfortably while studying with us.

Five of our top tips:

PLAN TAKE UP THE RIGHT SHOP TAKE ADVANTAGE 1 AHEAD 2 COOKING 3 BANK ACCOUNT 4 SAVVY 5 OF DISCOUNTS Sometimes it helps to Nothing eats away It can be tempting You can save hundreds Our students enjoy write everything down. at your finances to choose a bank of pounds each year discounts at a wide There are loads of quicker than too account based on by simply shopping selection of retail shops great, free websites many takeaways. who’s offering the smart. Use price and restaurants around that can help you to Instead of eating most freebies or the comparison sites, shop Stirling. You should budget and plan your out, why not learn highest overdraft, for food online to avoid always ask staff before monthly expenses. You to cook? It’s cheaper, but you’ve got to impulse buys and don’t you buy something to can also find out about healthier and a shop around and be afraid to try out make sure you don’t additional funding you fantastic way to read the fine print. supermarkets’ own miss out. may be eligible for: impress your brand labels. stir.ac.uk/ flatmates. moneysupport 34 SUPPORT SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT 35 University is about finding your own way, but that doesn’t mean you have to on your own. Our extensive support services are here to help every step of the way. The Student Services Hub brings lots of frequently used services together through a single point of contact to welcome enquiries about any of them.

ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING This team provides the expertise to enable We offer a mental health, wellbeing and students with a wide variety of needs to access counselling service. Our qualified counsellors all aspects of their university life. Dedicated and mental health professionals are here for advisers offer assessments for all your learning you throughout your time at Stirling. Whatever and support requirements, and create a you’re going through, we’re here to help. tailored package to meet them. MONEY SUPPORT If you have specific needs, please talk to Student Money Advisers can help with us before you apply. We highly recommend budgeting and money management. They can pre-entry visits for students with mobility also help you apply for additional funding and or sensory impairments. financial support. Further to this, the Income Office provides a range of flexible and secure CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY options for fee payments. Whatever your ambitions, we’ll ensure you can make the most of your abilities. POINT OF CONTACT SERVICE From discussing your future career plans, This Service provides professional expertise, to supporting you with practical job-seeking funding and support specifically for students skills, our Careers and Employability who are carers, care experienced or estranged. Consultants can help you to be the difference in your chosen field. STUDENT LEARNING SERVICES Regular workshops and tutorials are FAITH AND SPIRITUALITY organised by our Student Learning Services The Chaplaincy is open to all faiths and none, Team. No matter what stage of study you’re and celebrates the wealth of nationalities, at, take advantage of our daily drop-in cultures and beliefs represented here at the sessions, workshops and other services University of Stirling. It has a quiet room designed to help you become an for reflection and meditation, along with a independent, successful learner. lively and sociable communal area. Our team of chaplains provide emotional, spiritual or STUDY ABROAD practical support, and we have a dedicated We offer a wide range of once-in-a-lifetime prayer and wash room for Muslim students. Study Abroad opportunities. You can choose to study at one of our partner universities IMMIGRATION across four continents and develop your Our Student Immigration Team can provide personal skills, broaden your horizons and you with advice and information to ensure experience new cultures. you’re able to secure the appropriate visa to cover the duration of your studies at Stirling. [email protected] stir.ac.uk/studentsupport +44 (0)1786 466022 36

BE ADVENTUROUS WANT TO SEE THE WORLD?

The University of Stirling is a truly international institution that offers a wide range of once-in-a-lifetime Study Abroad opportunities. From a semester in Tokyo to a year in Spain or California, we have partnerships with more than 70 universities across four continents that provide our students with a global and dynamic educational experience.

WHY STUDY ABROAD? A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY Our Study Abroad programmes are unique All our students are encouraged to take adventures designed to help you to see the part in one of our overseas exchange world, experience new cultures and discover programmes. Most Honours degree students crucial skills and perspectives that will broaden are eligible to study abroad in their third your horizons. Taking part will also show year – and it’s a compulsory part of your future employers your ambition, maturity course if you study French or Spanish. and self-reliance. Studying abroad helps you stand out to employers by showing you’ve got The application process starts in October what it takes to thrive in an increasingly global every year, and students are chosen based workplace, and that you’re the kind of person on their academic profile, the strength who can handle anything life throws at you. of their application and a short interview. From there, our expert team will guide As a student at the University of Stirling, you through the process to help you you could spend up to a year studying at one prepare for your adventure and make of our many partner universities as a fully the most of your time overseas. integrated part of your degree. That means you’ll continue to learn more about your For more information, visit: chosen field while overseas, and will keep stir.ac.uk/international earning credits towards your graduation at Stirling.

Costs shouldn’t be a barrier. Because it counts as part of your degree, tuition is funded in the normal way. And because it doesn’t extend the length of your degree, there’s no ‘extra’ time to fund, either. Plus, there’s a range of grants and scholarships to help with living costs. 37 “Studying abroad was incredible – STUDY ABROAD TIPS from being able to experience an American university and living in a WANT TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME ABROAD? Most of our Study Abroad programmes are different place, to meeting amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. To ensure people who have now become my you’re able to make the most out of your closest friends, to having unique adventure, we’ve rounded up a few top tips from students who have taken advantage career opportunities, and travelling of the Study Abroad programme: to unreal places – I can strongly say this was a once-in-a-lifetime 1 DO YOUR HOMEWORK BE ADVENTUROUS opportunity I will never forget. San Once you’ve successfully snagged a Study Abroad spot, it’s always worth learning a little Diego and San Diego State University bit about your new country before you ship have a special place off. Not only will it give you a working in my heart. Go Aztecs!” knowledge of the local customs and culture, but it will also give you some ideas about what YASMIN DA SILVA TEIXEIRA Portugal you’d like to see or do in between classes. BA (Hons) Film and Media, and Journalism Studies LEARN THE LANGUAGE 2 Half the fun of studying abroad is getting the opportunity to immerse yourself in a brand- new culture. To get a taste of life as a local, it’s always worth talking the talk. Do your best to learn key phrases and regional slang. Not only will it help you get by on a daily basis, but you’ll definitely earn some respect from the locals.

DON'T FORGET YOU'RE JUST VISITING

Statue of Liberty 3 After you settle in, you may be tempted to shun sightseeing in order to live more like a local. There’s nothing wrong with that, but don’t forget that your time abroad has got an expiry date. If there’s something you want to see or do, you shouldn’t put it off. 38 1ST IN SCOTLAND TOP 5 IN THE UK AND TOP 15 IN THE CAREERS WORLD FOR CAREER SERVICES UK International Student Barometer (ISB) Benchmark and Global ISB Benchmark 2018 SO, WHAT NEXT?

At Stirling, one of our top priorities is to enhance your employability through top-quality education. Everything you do while you’re studying here is designed to help you build the skills you’ll need to be the difference and stand out to potential employers – whether it’s getting involved in the Students’ Union, studying abroad, taking part in internships or even balancing part-time work with study.

TOP PERFORMANCE We've been awarded 5 QS stars for employability1, and 95 percent of all undergraduates were in employment or further study fifteen months after graduation2. In the Higher Education Statistics Agency’s Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey published in 2017, our students were earning £23,000 on average per year within six months of graduating.

1 QS World University Rankings 2020. 2 Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020, HESA. 39 1ST IN SCOTLAND TOP 5 IN THE UK AND TOP 15 IN THE WORLD FOR CAREER SERVICES UK International Student Barometer (ISB) Benchmark and Global ISB Benchmark 2018

“The Careers and Employability SKILLS THAT LAST We’ve built strong links with national and international Service is a wonderful resource organisations, as well as the brightest and best small that all students should make use businesses and start-ups flourishing around us. That means of during their time at Stirling all sorts of opportunities for you to test your learning in real-life situations. Whether it’s through a paid internship (and even after you graduate)! as part of the Stirling Internship Programme or tackling I learned such a lot about paid a real business issue in a work-based project, you’ll stretch digital media on my internship at yourself and learn new skills to get an idea of which working Lane Agency, and it also included environment suits you. a day at Facebook HQ in Dublin! Reflecting on your personal and professional development I was invited to stay and I'm now is important. Our expert staff within our Careers and Employability Service can support you with comprehensive Media Executive at Lane Media.“ resources, through group work and on a 1-to-1 basis to KAT STARK explore your ambitions and skills; develop your skills, Scotland experience and network; and prepare you to compete BA (Hons) Marketing and Sociology to be successful in whatever you do.

While you’re studying for your degree, our innovative My Stirling Award recognises your participation in extra- curricular activities such as part-time work, volunteering or involvement with University clubs and societies. These different skills and attributes, developed over your time at Stirling, are brought together and presented in your degree transcript. So, when it comes to proving your worth to potential employers, it’s all in one place.

To find out more about our Careers and Employability Service, visit: stir.ac.uk/careers 40 SHAPING YOUR FUTURE “I gained invaluable experience on a placement at Hamilton Academical Football Club, and on an internship at the University, focused on strength and conditioning for high performance athletes. Through these, I was able to quickly progress and learn the skills required to be a more effective practitioner.“ MARKUS VAN DER WESTHUIZEN Republic of South Africa BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

I AM STIRLING 41 Increasing your employability isn’t just about achieving outstanding academic results. That’s SHAPING why we’re committed to providing you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to make YOUR a difference to major industries and sectors, and change the world for the better.

As part of this commitment, we’ve A HANDS-ON EDUCATION FUTURE partnered with a wide range of leading Several of our courses, such as Nursing, Teaching businesses and public service providers Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) and Applied to offer students a host of work Biological Sciences include compulsory work placements as experience opportunities. That’s just part of the curriculum. These placements are a great way part of the reason why we have been to develop practical skills ahead of your future career in a awarded five QS stars for employability1. workplace environment supported by industry professionals.

There are also optional accredited volunteering placement modules students can undertake as part of some degree courses including Sport, Psychology, Law and Journalism.

1 QS World University Rankings 2020. “My work placement at Bio Reliance has been an excellent opportunity to get some hands-on experience, make connections and start to build a reputation in the industry. It made me very excited for my future career and all the different opportunities it holds.“ AUSRINE SABOCKYTE Lithuania BSc (Hons) Applied Biological Sciences

EXPLORE NEW OPPORTUNITIES The Careers and Employability Service delivers the Stirling Internship Programme, offering students a variety of exclusive paid internships in the private, public and third sector during semester and the summer vacation. They also advertise other work experience opportunities throughout the year, from volunteering and part-time work to graduate opportunities. Our Careers and Employability Consultants are also on hand to support you with applications as you take your next step into the world of work. 42 Our commitment to helping you make a positive difference in the world STIRLING is demonstrated in the vast range of opportunities our graduates have gone FOREVER on to enjoy. Visit the course page you're interested in to find out more about the rewarding careers that may be available. 95,932 ALUMNI IN MORE THAN 170 COUNTRIES

Dale’s career in journalism began at Stirling Jessica joined Lime Pictures as a Costume where he was editor of the Students’ Union Supervisor after graduating, where she newspaper and, since graduating with a first, spent eight years on the popular television has gone on to pursue a successful career in series Hollyoaks. More recently she has been bold investigative journalism. His work has working independently on feature films and featured in a variety of publications including is looking forward to further film work and Private Eye, The Lawyer, The Press & Journal another well-known television series. and Gay Times and his documentary Stolen Vision was awarded 4 stars by UK Film Review “Coming from Northern Ireland, I didn’t who described it as “a wonderfully informative want to go to a big city and I really liked piece of investigative journalism”. the campus. The course was brilliant and the practical modules gave me insight “Stirling’s beautiful campus environment into what working life would really be enchanted me. I was also drawn to the like. I’m so glad I chose Stirling; I made flexible degree structure, and changed lifelong friends there, met my husband to Journalism Studies after becoming and it was instrumental in giving me heavily involved in the student newspaper, the skills I need for my work today.” Brig; it was a fantastic experience to have my stories published. Stirling laid all of JESSICA BURTON Northern Ireland the foundations that, little did I know, BA (Hons) Film and Media 2009 would ultimately help me be a news reporter in Iraq. None of my journalism experiences would have been possible without my degree from Stirling.”

DALE MCEWAN Scotland BA (Hons) Journalism Studies 2009 43 “Having a degree in Marine Biology has opened so many doors for me and launched me on an incredible career where I travel the world almost non-stop. I have worked on over 50 marine and coastal projects globally from far eastern Russia, South America and New Zealand, to Africa and Asia. I’ve also gained valuable experience working in protected areas and UNESCO marine biosphere reserves.” NIRU NEIL DORRIAN Scotland BSc (Hons) Marine Biology 2006

Niru is an award-winning marine mammal biologist and Chartered Marine Scientist and Fellow of the IMarEST and a Chartered Scientist of the Science Council. He is currently a Senior Environmental Adviser within high-profile marine protected sites and is the co-founding Director of Whalefish, an international not-for-profit marine research and conservation organisation. Niru also provides student mentoring and career advice to aspiring marine science students through the University of Stirling Alumni Mentoring programme and also through Whalefish.

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UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

INTO UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING INTO CENTRE “I chose Stirling The University of Stirling plays home Our INTO University of Stirling Building primarily because to a diverse international community. sits at the heart of the campus, providing it provided a To help that community thrive, we’ve everything you need, from bright and teamed up with global education leader modern classrooms, to specialist tuition great opportunity INTO University Partnerships. and friendly support teams. stir.ac.uk/into academically, especially for my At INTO University of Stirling, our focus is INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION course, and the on the provision of preparatory courses for INTO University of Stirling’s International facilities were so international students, with the following Foundation programmes ensure you meet compelling – I could undergraduate progression options: the English language and academic entry requirements for Year 2 entry to your see myself studying • International Foundation programmes preferred course at the University of Stirling. and living here.“ • International Diploma BEN BRIEGMANN • Undergraduate Degree with International Pathways include: Germany International Year One – BA (Hons) Year One/International Year Two Sport Business Management • Academic English language programmes • International Foundation in Business, Finance, Economics and Marketing These programmes are designed for • International Foundation in Media, international students who have the Humanities and Social Sciences potential to succeed but do not yet meet • In ternational Foundation in Science, the requirements for direct entry into an Sport, Computing and Engineering undergraduate degree at the University of Stirling. At INTO University of Stirling, it’s our INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA job to make sure you have an outstanding • International Diploma in Business, academic, social and cultural experience that Finance, Marketing and Humanities supports your unique needs and potential.

Through our dynamic academic programmes and specialist Academic English language courses, we offer a range of pathways from our state-of-the-art INTO University of Stirling Building designed to help you pursue academic success.

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“Stirling was an easy choice for me. My lecturers are warm and friendly and prominent in the industry. In addition, their practical assessment methods make it so much easier to integrate into working life later.“ AAKASH RAMA Singapore International Year Two - BA (Hons) Film and Media

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE WITH INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES YEAR ONE/ INTERNATIONAL YEAR TWO If you’re an international student wanting INTO University of Stirling’s Undergraduate to study with us, INTO University of Degree with International Year One or Stirling offers flexible and intensive English International Year Two combines the pathway language courses designed to prepare you programme with a progression degree of your for your degree. You can take these courses choice. Advantages of progressing to a degree individually or as part of a degree course, course at the University of Stirling include: the and they help you develop your knowledge, convenience of one attractive location; and ability and confidence in a variety of skills the economic benefit of studying for both that are essential for study here in Stirling. your university preparation programme and degree under one student visa. PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH All International Foundation, International For students who meet the academic Diploma, International Year One and requirements to study on a University of International Year Two options are studied Stirling degree course but do not have an over three terms. Four term options are adequate IELTS score to meet our English available for students wishing to include language requirements, the University offers a term of English. All programmes have a range of pre-sessional English courses. The a September and January intake. courses range from 3 to 12 weeks and are designed to improve your IELTS score by up to 1.0 in one or more skills. stir.ac.uk/pse 46 Our flexible, interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research means you gain a world-class degree at the University of Stirling that is built around your interests and passions. BEING THE 1 IN 3 OF OUR STUDENTS IS CURRENTLY STUDYING DIFFERENCE A FLEXIBLE DEGREE

WE'RE FLEXIBLE COMBINED HONOURS Flexibility is built into the curriculum at Stirling. If you do choose a Combined Honours degree, In Year 1 and in Year 2 for most degrees you’ll be able to specialise simultaneously in you’ll generally study a range of subjects two or more subjects. But choosing to study across a variety of disciplines. We encourage more than one subject does not mean you’ll you to push your boundaries and study the have to do more work. You’ll still take the things you’re passionate about. That may same number of credits each semester, and mean studying subjects that naturally enhance will be allowed to choose from a wide range your main degree topic or trying something of modules. completely new. Whatever you choose to study, it all counts towards your final degree ADVANCED ENTRY and you’ll earn credits all the way through. If you have excellent A-level, Advanced Higher grades or full HNC/HND qualifications, we also Midway through Year 2 is when we ask you offer Advanced Entry routes that enable you to to bring together everything you’ve learned skip Year 1 study and enter directly into Year 2 so far and choose your graduating subject(s). of your chosen degree – so you can complete Again, this is completely flexible – you can your Honours degree in just three years. stick to your original subject choice, add a second subject for Combined Honours or Advanced Entry is only available for some change path completely. It’s up to you! Why courses, so you should consult your preferred do we place this emphasis on flexibility? We course page to learn more. want every student to get the most out of their time with us, so our ethos is based on offering as many opportunities as possible. Subject choice is a big part of that. Put simply, you’re in control, so you have the chance to expand on your interests as they develop and study the things you love. 47

RESEARCH AT STIRLING MAKES A DIFFERENCE HERE ARE SOME OF THE ACCOLADES WE'VE BEEN AWARDED DURING THE LAST YEAR: We believe great ideas and groundbreaking research can transform society and make 2ND IN SCOTLAND 1ST IN SCOTLAND the world a better place. That’s why research AND TOP 10 IN THE UK AND 3RD IN THE UK is such a crucial part of our learning and FOR MARKETING FOR CRIMINOLOGY teaching, and why almost three-quarters of our research activity is rated either 3RD IN SCOTLAND 2ND IN SCOTLAND FOR world-leading or internationally excellent*. FOR SOCIOLOGY JOURNALISM, PUBLISHING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS The Complete University Guide 2021 Our research makes an economic, social and cultural impact on the world, and falls under 2ND IN SCOTLAND three interdisciplinary themes: Cultures, SPORTS UNIVERSITY AND TOP 10 IN THE UK Communities and Society; Global Security OF THE YEAR 2020 FOR EDUCATION and Resilience; and Living Well. Whether it’s preventing cancer, helping governments 2ND IN THE UK FOR 2ND IN SCOTLAND combat the effects of climate change or SOCIAL WORK AND TOP 5 IN THE UK improving food security in communities across the globe, our researchers are collaborating FOR ECONOMICS 2ND IN SCOTLAND to solve real-world problems. FOR COMMUNICATIONS 3RD IN SCOTLAND AND MEDIA Our Aquaculture and Marine Biology experts FOR BUSINESS are ranked top five in the UK for research The Guardian University Guide 2021 in Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science. TOP 15 IN THE UK We’re also first in Scotland and top 15 in the FOR BUSINESS UK for Health Sciences research. We’re in Times and Sunday Times Good the top 25 UK institutions for Business and University Guide 2021 Management research, and 100 percent of our Psychology impact case studies are classed as world-leading*.

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Are you interested in more Here at Stirling, we believe in choice. That’s After you’ve been accepted onto a than one of our courses? why we offer more than 220 single and course at Stirling, you’ll be asked to sign combined courses, and you may specialise up for three modules to take in your You might not have to in multiple subject areas as part of your first semester. One of these modules choose between them. own unique Combined Honours degree. needs to be in the subject you’ve picked as your degree, but the other If you know exactly which subjects you’d two could be from many of the 60 plus like to study, you can apply for one of our Single Honours courses we offer. combined courses now – or, thanks to our flexible course structure, you can try out If you end up falling in love with your new different subjects and decide which ones subjects, you’ll be allowed to mix and you’d like to combine later. match two of them after Semester 3 to create your Combined Honours degree.

TAKE A LOOK AT SOME EXAMPLES OF DEGREE COMBINATIONS:

FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES AND LAW BA (Hons)

PSYCHOLOGY AND SPORTS STUDIES BA (Hons)

PHILOSOPHY, RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION BA (Hons)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLITICS BSc (Hons)

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PAGE COURSE PAGE COURSE Study Abroad 50 Accountancy 80 Management opportunities available 51 Accountancy and Finance 81 Marine Biology 52 Animal Biology 82 Marketing Part-time study options 53 Applied Biological Sciences 83 Mathematics available 54 Biology 84 Mathematics – Applied Mathematics 55 Business Computing 85 Modern Languages Complete your Honours degree 56 Business Studies 86 Nursing – Adult (two options) in three years, subject to suitable 57 Cell Biology 87 Nursing – Mental Health (two options) qualifications or experience 58 Computing Science 88 Paramedic Science 59 Criminology 89 Philosophy This course is also available 60 Data Science 90 Politics to study overseas with our global partners 61 Digital Media 91 Politics (International) 62 Economics 92 Politics, Philosophy and Integrated undergraduate 63 Education (Primary) Economics: PPE degree jointly delivered by 64 Education (Secondary) 93 Professional Accountancy Forth Valley College and the 65 English Studies 94 Psychology University of Stirling 66 Environmental Geography/ 95 Religion Environmental Science and 96 Retail Marketing Outdoor Education 97 Scottish History 67 Environmental Science 98 Social Work 68 Events Management 99 Sociology and Social Policy 69 Film and Media 100 Software Development 70 Finance with Cyber Security 71 French 101 Software Engineering 72 Geography – Environmental 102 Spanish and Latin American Studies Geography 103 Sport and Exercise Science 73 Heritage and Tourism 104 Sport Business Management 74 History 105 Sports Studies 75 Human Resource Management 106 TQFE in-service 76 International Management Studies 107 TQFE pre-service with European Languages and Society 77 Journalism Studies 78 Law (BA) 79 Law (LLB) 50 A ACCOUNTANCY BAcc (Hons)

Accountancy and Finance at Stirling is ranked 3rd in Scotland according COURSE CONTENT to the Times and Sunday Times In Semesters 1-3, you will study a series of Good University Guide 2021. UCAS CODE: N400 core modules including: Accounting; Finance; The Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) in Economics; Business Management; Accountancy is designed specifically for and Business Law. TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS students planning a career in the accountancy In Semesters 4-8, you will develop a critical YEAR 1 ENTRY – profession or the wider financial sector. Having understanding and analytical approach to FOUR-YEAR HONOURS our degree behind you will help you achieve SQA Highers: subjects directly relevant to accountancy, STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL this, as you will gain significant examination including: Auditing; Advanced Financial AABB – by the end of S5 exemptions from professional bodies, enabling Accounting; Taxation; Personal Financial AAAB – by the end of S6 you to progress quickly in your chosen area of Planning; and External Reporting. GCE A-levels: professional study. Many professional bodies BBB recognise the BAcc as a relevant degree, You will have numerous opportunities to IB Diploma: including: ICAS, ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA. develop appropriate work-related skills at 30 every stage of your studies, including the By studying towards the BAcc degree, BTEC (Level 3): Professional Development and Practice you will learn that accounting involves the DDM module in Semester 8, which helps you preparation, presentation and interpretation Essential subjects: prepare to enter the workplace. Mathematics preferred. of financial information to enable investors, lenders, management, employees, government Our BAcc degree can be taken as a YEAR 2 ENTRY – THREE-YEAR HONOURS and others to make effective decisions. three-year specialist degree or as a four-year SQA Adv. Highers: Honours degree, which includes writing a ABB dissertation on an accounting topic. A BAcc GCE A-levels: 3RD IN SCOTLAND (Hons) Accountancy and Finance course ABB is also available, which provides scope IB Diploma: AND TOP 15 IN THE to study more finance-based topics. 35 Essential subjects: UK FOR ACCOUNTING To include Accountancy and AND FINANCE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Economics. Preference given Times and Sunday Times Good to those with Mathematics. University Guide 2021 Accountancy offers a wide choice of careers with organisations in every field, from OTHER QUALIFICATIONS healthcare and sport to charities and local Scottish HNC/HND: and national governments. Careers include Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. financial and management accounting, auditing, Advanced entry: Please consult taxation, consultancy and financial services. website for details. Our graduates have found employment as: Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications • Business Advisory Managers are also welcomed. • Chartered Accountants • Chief Financial Officers ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements • Finance Directors apply – see pages 111-113. • Management Accountants • Principal Auditors Widening access students may • Tax Accountants be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114.

Mathematics National 5 (B), Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) or equivalent required. COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Business Law (MN24); Business Studies (NNF4); Economics (LN14); Finance (NN43); Marketing (NN45); Mathematics (GN14); Spanish stir.ac.uk/UGACC (NR44); or Sports Studies (NC46). 51 ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCE A

BAcc (Hons) STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

If you’re planning a career in accountancy or the financial sector, COURSE CONTENT studying at the University of Stirling In Semesters 1-3, you will study a is the perfect starting point. UCAS CODE: NN43 series of core modules including: Stirling is 3rd in Scotland for Accountancy Accounting; Finance; Economics; Business and Finance (The Times and Sunday Management; and Business Law. TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS Times Good University Guide 2021), In Semesters 4-8, you will develop a YEAR 1 ENTRY – with multiple industry accreditations and critical understanding and analytical FOUR-YEAR HONOURS 5-star teaching and employability (QS approach to subjects directly relevant SQA Highers: World University Rankings 2020). AABB – by the end of S5 to Accountancy and Finance. An accounting degree empowers you to AAAB – by the end of S6 Core advanced modules include: Taxation; prepare, present and interpret financial GCE A-levels: Personal Financial Planning; and External information for a wide range of organisations, BBB Reporting. You can choose additional and the skills you learn will enable investors, IB Diploma: advanced modules in Accountancy and lenders, management and others to make 30 Finance from a list of electives. BTEC (Level 3): key decisions based on financial facts. DDM You will have numerous opportunities to Our degree also allows for significant Essential subjects: develop appropriate work-related skills at examination exemptions from professional Mathematics preferred. every stage of your studies, including the bodies, enabling you to progress quickly in Professional Development and Practice YEAR 2 ENTRY – your chosen area of professional study. Many module in Semester 8, which helps you THREE-YEAR HONOURS professional bodies recognise our degree, prepare for entering the workplace. SQA Adv. Highers: including: ICAS, ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA. ABB GCE A-levels: ABB CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IB Diploma: 3RD IN SCOTLAND 35 Accountancy and Finance offers a wide choice Essential subjects: AND TOP 15 IN THE of careers incorporating a variety of financial To include Accountancy and UK FOR ACCOUNTING and accounting roles. These include: financial Economics. Preference given and management accounting; auditing; to those with Mathematics. AND FINANCE taxation; consultancy; and financial services. Times and Sunday Times Good OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Our Accountancy graduates are currently University Guide 2021 Scottish HNC/HND: working in 21 countries around the Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. world, having found employment as: Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. • Accountants • Analysts Access courses and other UK/EU • Financial Directors and international qualifications are • Group Financial Controllers also welcomed. • Risk Consultants • Tax Directors ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements • Trading Managers apply – see pages 111-113.

Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114.

Mathematics National 5 (B), Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) or equivalent required.

This course is not available stir.ac.uk/UGACCFIN as a combined degree. 52 A ANIMAL BIOLOGY BSc (Hons)

What determines variation in animal resistance to disease? Why do many COURSE CONTENT female animals exhibit mate choice? Semesters 1-4 cover a range of core modules, How can we help animals cope in hostile including: Biodiversity; Cell Biology; Ecology; UCAS CODE: C300 environments? This course will enable you Evolution and Genetics; and Practical Skills – to study the enormous variety of animal plus additional modules in other disciplines. TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS life on earth and discover the answers to these and many other questions. Semesters 5-6 cover three core YEAR 1 ENTRY – advanced modules: Animal Physiology; FOUR-YEAR HONOURS Our strong research focus on the interaction Behavioural Ecology; and The Animal SQA Highers: between people and the environment makes AABB – by the end of S5 Cell – plus three optional modules.

FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES Stirling the ideal place to study organismal biology. AAAB – by the end of S6 In Semesters 7-8, you conduct an independent Our Faculty studies many facets of animal GCE A-levels: research project and take several advanced biology including: Animal Behaviour; Ecology; BBB modules. Your options for these will Evolution; Cell Biology; and Physiology. We also IB Diploma: include the field courses in Southern explore applied aspects of animal conservation 30 Europe and Gabon; Immunology and and management. Stirling is Scotland’s hub for BTEC (Level 3): Disease; The Evolution of Sex; Conservation conservation science, and we have close links DDM Biology; and Cell Birth, Life and Death. Essential subjects: with many animal conservation organisations To include one of Biology, based on campus or in the local area. Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. Fieldwork is an essential part of your training. In CAREER OPPORTUNITIES YEAR 2 ENTRY – addition to fieldwork in Scotland, we run two THREE-YEAR HONOURS optional field courses in Year 4. One course Animal Biologists work in the agriculture, SQA Adv. Highers: is situated in Southern Europe, such as in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, ABB French Cévennes Mountains, a UNESCO World with conservation management and GCE A-levels: Biosphere Reserve, and the second course is environmental agencies. Other career paths ABB based at Gabon’s Lopé National Park, in the include: forensic sciences, teaching, the food IB Diploma: heart of the western Congo Basin. Travel, industry, commercial analytical laboratories 35 accommodation and subsistence on residential and, with further study, professions allied Essential subjects: field courses is not included in the course fees. to medicine and in academic, government To include Biology and one of and industrial research laboratories. Chemistry, Environmental Science, Additional student costs are kept as Geography or Physics. low as possible, but include the purchase Our graduates have found employment as: of a lab coat and some personal lab kit. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS • Academic Scientists e.g. Conservation/ Scottish HNC/HND: Ecology/Evolution/Microbiology/Research Minimum entry: Bs in graded • Agricultural Officers unit and the qualification • Ecologists should be Science related. 100% OF OUR ANIMAL • Government Statisticians Advanced entry: Please consult • Industry Scientists e.g. Analytical Biology website for details. BIOLOGY STUDENTS • Research Assistants ARE IN WORK OR • Veterinary Nurses Access courses and other UK/EU • Wildlife Information Assistants and international qualifications FURTHER STUDY are also welcomed. WITHIN SIX MONTHS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements OF GRADUATING apply – see pages 111-113. Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17 Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. STUDY AT SCOTLAND'S ACADEMIC HUB FOR ANIMAL CONSERVATION

This course is not available stir.ac.uk/UGABIO as a combined degree. 53 APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES A BSc (Hons)

Scotland is internationally recognised FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES in the Life Sciences arena, with crucial COURSE CONTENT contributions to areas like drug discovery Semesters 1-4 will be delivered by Forth Valley and development, contract research, College (Falkirk Campus), with some key subject UCAS CODE: 8C93 medical technologies, stem cells, specialised tutorials delivered at the University of Stirling. biomanufacturing and bioinformatics. Subjects will include: Microbiology; Immunology; TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS The Life Sciences industries have identified Fundamental Chemistry; Instrumental YEAR 1 ENTRY – particular problems in recruiting work- Techniques and Quality; and Health and Safety FOUR-YEAR HONOURS ready science graduates. These industries Systems in Science Industries. All modules will SQA Highers: are highly regulated, and many students have an applied and practical skills focus. BBB currently graduate from university From Semester 5, you will be taught at GCE A-levels: without the skill sets employers seek. BB the University of Stirling for the remainder IB Diploma: To meet the needs of the Life Sciences industry, of the course. Subjects taken include: 28 and in consultation with employers, Forth Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology; BTEC (level 3): Valley College and the University of Stirling Applied Immunology; Protein Biochemistry; MMM have developed a four-year, fully integrated Microbiology; Genetic Engineering; and Essential subjects: degree course in Applied Biological Sciences. Proteomics and Systems Biology. This course is designed to equip students with To include one of Biology A highlight of this course is an industry an awareness of industry practices and the or Chemistry. placement undertaken in Semester 6, technical expertise sought by employers. Preference will be given which provides students with practical to candidates with a strong This will help ensure that Scotland has experience and networking opportunities. science background. ‘employment-ready’ graduates with the competence and education required by industry, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS while supporting realistic graduate expectations CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Access courses and other UK/EU and promoting staff retention rates. and international qualifications A degree in biology can help you get are also welcomed. Academics from the University and College a job in health sectors and science. work together alongside employers to deliver ADDITIONAL INFORMATION However, there are many other career the most up-to-date and industry-relevant Widening access students may opportunities this degree can provide. curriculum. All undergraduates of this course be eligible for an adjusted offer Our graduates have found employment as: will have dual student status, and will be fully entry – see page 114. enrolled within both institutions. Students • Biotechnologists Please note that this course is will have full access to all of the University’s • Higher Education Lecturers a fully integrated degree taught and College’s online and on-site facilities • Microbiologists in conjunction with Forth Valley from Year 1 onwards. • Nanotechnologists College. • Nature Conservation Officers • Pharmacologists Semesters 1-4 will be delivered by • Secondary School Teachers Forth Valley College at their Falkirk • Soil Scientists Campus. COMPANIES IN THE • Statisticians • Zoologists Semesters 5-8 will be delivered SECTOR CONTRIBUTE by the University of Stirling at IN EXCESS OF the University. 4.2 BILLION TO THE Selection will be determined by a successful interview. SCOTTISH ECONOMY Life Sciences Scotland 2017

This course is not available stir.ac.uk/UGABS as a combined degree. B FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES BSc (Hons) BIOLOGY 54 entry –seepage114. be eligibleforanadjustedoffer Widening accessstudentsmay apply –seepages111-113. General entryrequirements ADDITIONAL INFORMATION are alsowelcomed. and internationalqualifications Access coursesandotherUK/EU website fordetails. Advanced entry:Pleaseconsult should beSciencerelated. unit andthequalification Minimum entry:Bsingraded Scottish HNC/HND: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Geography, GeologyorPhysics. Chemistry, EnvironmentalScience, To includeBiologyandoneof Essential subjects: 35 IB Diploma: ABB GCE A-levels: ABB SQA Adv. Highers: THREE-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 2ENTRY – Chemistry, MathematicsorPhysics. To includeoneofBiology, Essential subjects: DDM BTEC (Level3): 30 IB Diploma: BBB GCE A-levels: AAAB –bytheendofS6 AABB –bytheendofS5 SQA Highers: FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 1ENTRY – TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE:C100 stir.ac.uk/UGBIO EXPLAINING THINGS STAFF AREGOODAT STUDENTS SAYOUR National StudentSurvey2018 100 a labcoatandsomepersonalkit. as possible,butincludethepurchaseof Additional studentcostsarekeptaslow are notincludedinthecoursefees. and subsistenceonresidentialfieldcourses National Park,Gabon.Travel,accommodation fieldwork intheWesternCongobasin,atLopé Portugal, orTropicalEcologyandConservation Biology attheCERESFieldCentreinAljezur, undertake aninspiring7-dayfieldcoursein As wellasfieldworkaroundScotland,youcan to addressglobalchallengesofthefuture. coding. Thistailoredskillsetwillequipyou in keyskills,fromsciencecommunicationto This courseprovidestrainingopportunities and contributetobiologicaldiscoveries. the opportunitytoconductyourownresearch involved withongoingresearch,givingyou your curiositywithprojects,youwillbecome develop yourpracticalskillsandstimulate organism, thecellorbiomolecule.Asyou lie atthelevelofbiosphere,whole interests youdevelop,whetheryour you canspecialisetoreflectthestrengthsand enabling youtospecialise.InYears3and4, perspective forthefirsttwoyears,then flexible, providingthebroadestpossible As such,ourBiologydegreeisnecessarily applications willbeemphasised. conceptual underpinningandpractical their environment. Ateverystage, among andbetweenorganisms of livingorganismsandinteractions that underliealllife,thephysiology the molecularandcellularmechanisms student, youwillreceive trainingin Biology isthestudyoflife.Asa (XC11) orPsychology (CC18). Specialism inEnvironment Education (Primary)with Education (CX11),Professional Mathematics (CG11),Professional This coursecanbecombinedwith: COURSE COMBINATIONS % OFBIOLOGY modules fromarangeofoptions. study betweenfourandsixadvanced an independentresearchproject,and In Semesters7-8,youwillundertake Population andCommunityEcology. Microbiology; AnimalPhysiology;and Applied Immunology;AnimalCellBiology; include: PlantEcology;Behavioural During Semesters5-6,yourmodulechoices as welladditionalmodulesinotherdisciplines. field courseinEcologyandIdentificationSkills, Laboratory andFieldSettings.Youwilltakea Ecology; Biodiversity;andPracticalSkillsin Biology; Physiology;GeneticsandEvolution; Semesters 1-4includecoremodulesin:Cell COURSE CONTENT • • • • • Our graduateshavefoundemploymentas: and industrialresearchlaboratories. hospital analyticallaboratories,andgovernment forensic science,teaching,thefoodindustry, Other careerpathsinclude:thecivilservice, management andenvironmentalagencies. Many findemploymentinconservation, and agriculturalindustries,amongothers. careers inthepharmaceutical,biomedical Biology graduatesprogresstosuccessful CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Waste ManagementOfficers Laboratory Technicians Industry Scientistse.g.AnalyticalBiology Geographic InformationAnalysts Ecology/Evolution/Microbiology/Research Academic Scientistse.g.Conservation/ B FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES 55 Also taught at: Also taught College, Oman Muscat Campus, Ras Al Khaimah Emirates United Arab Data Engineers Systems Analysts

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Our graduates have knowledge of both skills a – business and computing science combination highly valued by employers. You will be ideally placed to work either in the software industry itself, or in a more strategic role developing the use of IT in business. Employment sectors range from consulting firms to IT users such as governments, banks and insurance companies. Our industrial placements will equip you with work experience designed to help you enter the job market. Employers of graduates in business and financial services include: Prudential; Standard Life Assurance; Bank of Scotland and HSBC; as well as companies such as KANA, CGI, Microsoft and Google. Our graduates have found employment as: • COURSE CONTENT three 1-3, students from our In Semesters take the same core computing-related degrees Science. Core topics modules in Computing Thinking; Programming include: Computational Issues; Using Java; Social and Professional of Interfaces; and Usability and Accessibility and Algorithms. There Data Structures, Objects modules and you are also three core business subject each semester. will take one additional computing and Semesters 4-8 cover core include: Information business modules that Applications; Systems; Database Principles; Entrepreneurship; International Business and Computer Security; and Networks, together with optional advanced modules such as Business Analytics or Artificial Intelligence. Final-year Honours students undertake an independent project, which typically involves designing and developing a computer application within a business context. • This course is not available as a combined degree. 3RD IN SCOTLAND FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE The Guardian University Guide 2019 In this course, you will examine just you will examine In this course, to business. computers are how critical and is on organisations The emphasis In used within them. are how computers skills of the core addition, you will study systems. software designing and building of skills by combining You will gain a broad base skill set that resonates theory and practice – a in the software well with employers, whether and more strategic industry itself or in a wider use of IT in any business. context, developing the a strong link with We help our students build 3, you will have industry and, during Year part in a three-month the opportunity to take one-year placement. summer placement or a Students also have the opportunity to engage with an international teaching environment through our exchange programmes.

stir.ac.uk/UGBSC ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. SQA Adv. Highers: SQA Adv. ABB GCE A-levels: ABB IB Diploma: 35 Essential subjects: To include Computing and Business Studies/Management and relevant experience of Java or other programming languages. YEAR 2 ENTRY – YEAR 2 ENTRY THREE-YEAR HONOURS SQA Highers: ABBB – by the end of S5 AABB – by the end of S6 GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS – YEAR 1 ENTRY FOUR-YEAR HONOURS UCAS CODE: G510 BUSINESS COMPUTING BUSINESS BSc (Hons) B STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL 56 BA (Hons) BUSINESS STUDIES entry –seepage114. be eligibleforanadjustedoffer Widening accessstudentsmay apply –seepages111-113. General entryrequirements ADDITIONAL INFORMATION are alsowelcomed. and internationalqualifications Access coursesandotherUK/EU website fordetails. Advanced entry:Pleaseconsult Minimum entry:Bsingradedunit. Scottish HNC/HND: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 35 IB Diploma: ABB GCE A-levels: ABB SQA Adv. Highers: THREE-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 2ENTRY – DDM BTEC (Level3): 30 IB Diploma: BBB GCE A-levels: AABBB –bytheendofS6 AABB –bytheendofS5 SQA Highers: FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 1ENTRY – TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE:N100 stir.ac.uk/UGBUS University Guide2021 Times andSundayTimes Good BUSINESS STUDIES TOP 15INTHEUKFOR 3RD INSCOTLANDAND real-world experienceofmanagingacompany. use ‘live’businesssimulationstogiveyou learning intotheclassroom,andseveralmodules speakers fromawiderangeofindustriesbring relevant tocurrenttrendswithinbusiness.Guest our teachingandensurescoursecontentis of currentmanagementresearch,whichinforms Our teachingstaffareactiveinvariousareas developing yourmanagementexpertise. course offerafirmfoundationtocontinue skills andcompetenciesyougainfromthis Whichever routeyouchoose,theknowledge, Economics orComputingScience. Accountancy, Marketing,RetailStudies, modules inrelated subjectareas, suchas Business Studiesare encouragedtotake Students intendingtospecialisein Business Studiesandanothersubject. degree coursesthatbringtogether Studies, oroneofanumbercombined a singleHonoursdegree inBusiness meansyoucanundertake learning Our focusedyetflexibleapproach to Science (NX21); Psychology (CN81);Spanish(NRF4); orSportsStudies(NC16). (LN21); Professional Education(NX11);Professional Educationand Computing Languages(NT19);Politics (MN11); Management(NN12);Marketing (NN25);Modern (NP13); Finance(NN13);French (NRF1);Human Resource Management (NN16);Law Accountancy (NNF4);Economics (LN11);EnglishStudies(NQ13);FilmandMedia This coursecanbecombinedwith: COURSE COMBINATIONS regional andnationalorganisations. via internshipswithanumberoflocal, opportunities foryoutogainworkexperience for enteringtheworkplace.Wealsooffer in Semester6or8,whichhelpsyouprepare Professional DevelopmentandPracticemodule every stageofyourstudies,includingthe develop appropriatework-relatedskillsat You willhavenumerousopportunitiesto Management; andProjectManagement. Elective modulesinclude:HumanResource Business; andStrategicManagement. International Business;Responsible interlinked coremodules,including: Semesters 5-8compriseaseriesof of BusinessandManagement. of Business;andtheFundamentals Management, including:theOrganisation Semesters 3-4focusonBusinessand Activity andManagement. techniques thatunderpinBusiness; and Management,aswellanalytical a groundinginthesubjectsofBusiness Semesters 1-2willprovideyouwith COURSE CONTENT • • • • • • Our graduateshavefoundemploymentas: different businesssectors. for avarietyofjobscoveringmany Business Studiesgraduatesarewellplaced CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Senior MarketAdvisers Production Managers Finance Managers Company Secretaries Development Managers Commercial andBusiness Business Owners Muscat College,Oman Also taughtat: C FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES 57 Bioinformaticians Biotechnologists Cellular and Molecular Biologists Laboratory Technicians Microbiologists Project Managers Scientists e.g. Analytical Biological/ Research/Soil/Water etc. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Cell Biology graduates enter careers in the healthcare, science and pharmaceutical sectors. Specific career paths include working as research assistants/technicians in academia or industry, or teaching in colleges/schools. A number of our students have progressed onto a postgraduate degree such as an MSc or PhD. Our graduates have found employment as: • • • • • • • COURSE CONTENT following 1-4, you will study the In Semesters Physiology; Genetics core modules: Cell Biology; and Biodiversity. In and Evolution; Ecology; you will studyaddition to the core modules, Laboratory Skills and Statistics. You will take disciplines of additional modules in other often in Biological, your choice. These are Sciences. Environmental or Aquatic in: Animal Semesters 5-6 include modules and Animal Cell Physiology; Microbiology; Applications. Students and Enzymes and their modules such as: will also select additional Applied Immunology; Advanced Marine Biology; Behavioural Ecology; Plant Ecology; and an Applied Biological Sciences placement. In Semesters 7-8, you will undertake an independent research project and a number of advanced modules from a range of options, which currently include: Molecular Techniques; Omics and Systems Biology; Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics and Biological Control Mechanisms; Cell Birth, Life and Death; Genetic Engineering, Immunology and Disease; and Proteomics. A research project is a major component of the final year, and the project topics offered to you will reflect the active research interests of academic staff. OF CELL % Assess the impacts of environmental changes on biological systems Develop novel and sustainable fuels Improve the quality and quantity of important food crops, including Scottish aquaculture Explore the processes associated Explore the processes associated with ageing Develop novel treatments and Develop novel treatments therapies for diseases Understand the basis of diseases Understand the basis of plants in humans, animals and This course is not available as a combined degree. Our Cell Biology course at Stirling offers unique interdisciplinary training in areas that underpin modern biology. Additional student costs are kept as low as possible, but include the purchase of a lab coat and some personal lab kit, as well as travel expenses for an optional placement module. • • • National Student Survey 2017 • 100 • The study of biological systems at of biological systems The study key subcellular levels is cellular and how organisms to understanding to their they respond develop, how and how the diseased environment the healthy state. from state differs biology are Recent advances in cell to: enabling cell biologists • BIOLOGY STUDENTS SAY STAFF MAKE THE SUBJECT INTERESTING

stir.ac.uk/UGCBIO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit and the qualification should be Science related. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. YEAR 2 ENTRY – YEAR 2 ENTRY THREE-YEAR HONOURS Highers: SQA Adv. ABB GCE A-levels: ABB IB Diploma: 35 Essential subjects: To include Biology and one of Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology or Physics. SQA Highers: AABB – by the end of S5 AAAB – by the end of S6 GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM Essential subjects: To include one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS – YEAR 1 ENTRY FOUR-YEAR HONOURS UCAS CODE: C130 CELL BIOLOGY CELL BSc (Hons) 58

Also taught at: C COMPUTING SCIENCE Muscat College, Oman Ras Al Khaimah Campus, BSc (Hons) This course will teach you how to design and analyse computer systems in both COURSE CONTENT practice and theory. It will help you develop In Semesters 1-3, students from all three a firm understanding of how computers of our computing-related degrees take the UCAS CODE: G400 work, effective computer programming same core modules in Computing Science. skills and how computers operate within Core concepts include: Computational their environment. Our graduates are TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS Thinking; Programming Using Java; Social and highly sought after within the industry. YEAR 1 ENTRY – Professional Issues; Usability and Accessibility FOUR-YEAR HONOURS We help our students build strong links with of Interfaces; and Data Structures, Objects SQA Highers: businesses by offering the opportunity of a and Algorithms. You will take two further ABBB – by the end of S5

FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES three-month summer placement or a one-year subjects in addition. In Semester 1, you will AABB – by the end of S6 placement. Students will also have the option also take a Mathematics module that is tailored GCE A-levels: to experience diverse international teaching to Computing students and focuses on the BBB methods by choosing to Study Abroad. understanding of algorithms and complexity. IB Diploma: 30 Our students enjoy access to a vibrant Semesters 4-8 cover compulsory modules BTEC (Level 3): community, with exposure to BCS, the such as: Computer Systems; Software DDM Chartered Institute for IT chapters, and an Engineering; Computer Security; and active Computer Club that supports projects Networks. Optional modules include: YEAR 2 ENTRY – THREE-YEAR HONOURS and activities for those interested in computer Artificial Intelligence; Web Services; SQA Adv. Highers: sciences, including the organisation of a Telecommunications; and Games Development. Hackathon. ABB Honours students undertake an independent GCE A-levels: project in their final year. The choice of ABB project topic can be motivated by a particular IB Diploma: 3RD IN SCOTLAND FOR interest that you have, and may involve the 35 design and development of a major piece of Essential subjects: COMPUTER SCIENCE software, an investigation into a particular To include Computing and relevant The Guardian University Guide 2019 research-driven topic or the development of experience of Java or other control software for a hardware device. programming languages. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Advanced entry: Please consult This degree will place you at the forefront website for details. of computing in a web-based world, and our industrial placements will equip you with Access courses and other UK/EU work experience. and international qualifications are also welcomed. Our graduates are well equipped to enter either the software industry itself or one of the many ADDITIONAL INFORMATION fields in which computer systems are extensively General entry requirements used and developed. Recent employment success apply – see pages 111-113. for our graduates includes: Agilent (Hewlett Widening access students may Packard), British Telecom, Google, HSBC, KANA, be eligible for an adjusted offer Logica, Microsoft and Scottish Power. entry – see page 114. Our graduates have found employment as: • Cybersecurity Consultants • Database Administrators • Games Developers • IT Management Consultants • Information Systems Managers COURSE COMBINATIONS • Multimedia Programmers This course can be combined with: • Software Developers and Testers French (GR41); Mathematics (G4G1); • Systems Administrators Philosophy (GV45); Professional • Systems Developers Education/Business Studies (NX21); • Web Developers Professional Education/Mathematics stir.ac.uk/UGCSC (GX91); or Spanish (GR44). C FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 59 Analyst Researchers Corrections Officers Criminal Justice Workers Fraud Investigators Investigative Assistants Police Officers Prison Officers CAREER OPPORTUNITIES you knowledge, subject-based specific as well As will graduate with a wide range of experience and skills – in particular, communication skills, self-management skills and interpersonal skills, providing you with a competitive edge across the private, public and voluntary sectors. Criminology provides a strong academic base if you are considering careers in the police; the prison service; probation; social work; community care and law; regulatory fields such as the factory and tax inspectorates; human rights agencies; charitable foundations; and lobby groups. Our graduates have found employment as: • • • • • • • COURSE CONTENT flexible degree structure is very The Stirling allowing you to in the first two years, Students experiment with new subjects. to choose from in Years 1 and 2 are able from other a range of modules available Modules subjects across the University. Modernity; Crimes include: Crime, Risk and and Society; of the Powerful; Punishment in Context; Gender, Criminological Theories Crime and Society; Crime and Justice; Drugs, Urban Society; and Global Markets and Crime; Social Research. Honours Seminar – Doing of prescribed and In Year 3, a combination optional modules will form your chosen combined degree course. The final-year dissertation counts for two modules and will provide you with an opportunity to put research methods studied into practice while focusing on an area of particular interest. Throughout the duration of the course, you will learn how to identify and recognise the inherent importance and value of a discipline from an economic, social and cultural perspective – and make links between the discipline and professional opportunities. You will also learn how to become a critical thinker with analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to reshape and transform knowledge to generate new understandings, that you can then apply creatively in different contexts.

Law (MM91); Philosophy (MV95); Politics (ML92); Sociology (LM39); or Social Policy (LL64). COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: 1ST IN SCOTLAND The Guardian University Guide 2021 AND 3RD IN THE UK FOR CRIMINOLOGY How does society work? How are crime society work? How are How does situated in social problems and other cultures do different and how society, What these problems? understand the success of can we learn from countries? social policies in other international and Our course provides an to help you understand comparative approach including: crime a wide range of social issues, and welfare; and criminal justice; inequality addictions; race; immigration; disability; will attain a strong youth; and ageing. You and the theory and training in Criminology science. If you methods of applied social in the police, the are considering a career rights agencies, prison service or human it will provide a strong academic base. Criminology can only be studied as a combined degree. It can be combined with any of the following options: Law (MM91); Philosophy (MV95); Politics (ML92); Sociology (LM39); or Social Policy (LL64). There is a very strong practical/applied focus at Stirling, with excellent links between our research, research centres and our teaching. Our lecturers are involved in various fields of research, for example: police practice; surveillance; children affected by parental substance use; desistance from crime; human trafficking; and corporate and white collar also have the opportunity to You will crime. develop practical research courses through qualitative and quantitative research courses and your own research dissertation, which will provide you with highly valued transferable skills.

stir.ac.uk/UGCSO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS SQA Adv. Highers: SQA Adv. ABB GCE A-levels: ABB IB Diploma: 35 YEAR 2 ENTRY – YEAR 2 ENTRY THREE-YEAR HONOURS SQA Highers: AABB – by the end of S5 S6 AABBB – by the end of GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS – YEAR 1 ENTRY FOUR-YEAR HONOURS COMBINED DEGREE ONLY COMBINED DEGREE CRIMINOLOGY BA (Hons) 60 D DATA SCIENCE BSc (Hons)

Demand for workers with specialist data skills like data scientists and data COURSE CONTENT engineers has more than tripled over In Years 1-3 students need to complete five years (+231%), according to a 2019 120 credits comprising of compulsory UCAS CODE: G700 Royal Society Report 'Dynamics of data and optional modules, whereas in Year science skills'. The types of skills most 4 all modules are compulsory. TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS frequently required by British employers include scripting languages, big data, Year 1 compulsory modules include: YEAR 1 ENTRY – SQL databases and machine learning. Introduction to Computing Science; FOUR-YEAR HONOURS Mathematics I; Practical Statistics; SQA Highers: Our BSc (Hons) Data Science will give you Programming and User Interface Design.

FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES ABBB – by the end of S5 an in-depth awareness and appreciation of AABB – by the end of S6 the underlying computing and mathematical Year 2 compulsory modules include: Data GCE A-levels: principles driving data science technologies. Structures; Objects and Algorithms; Database BBB It is a practical degree focusing on the Principles and Applications; Managing IB Diploma: mathematical and analytical skills needed to Information; Scripting for Data Science. 30 begin a career as a data scientist or analyst. BTEC (Level 3): Year 3 compulsory modules include: You will study modules chosen from across DDM Introduction to Machine Learning; Code Computing Science and Mathematics and will Analysis and Performance; Statistical YEAR 2 ENTRY – be introduced to both data science theory and Inference; Optimisation; NoSQL Databases; THREE-YEAR HONOURS applications. You will study subjects at the core Natural Language Processing and SQA Adv. Highers: of data science including programming, machine Computer Vision; Data Strategy. ABB learning and statistics. You will be introduced GCE A-levels: to database principles and applications and Year 4 includes: Data Science Applications; ABB learn cutting edge technology such as Python Computing Science Project; Security; IB Diploma: and NoSQL. The course will teach you what you Distributed Data Science Systems. 35 need to know to collect, manage and analyse Essential subjects: As an Honours student you will undertake an big, fast-moving data for science or commerce. To include Computing and relevant independent project in your final year. The experience of Java or other choice of project topic can be motivated by programming languages. a particular interest you may have and will allow you to demonstrate a range of skills OTHER QUALIFICATIONS you have learned throughout the course. Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. 3RD IN SCOTLAND Advanced entry: Please consult AND TOP 20 IN THE website for details. UK FOR COMPUTER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Access courses and other UK/EU Organisations are increasingly using and and international qualifications SCIENCE AND collecting larger amounts of data during their are also welcomed. everyday operations. From predicting what INFORMATION people will buy to tackling environmental and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS organisational issues, your job is to analyse, General entry requirements visualise and interpret large amounts of data The Guardian University Guide 2019 apply – see pages 111-113. to find patterns and help solve the problems Widening access students may faced by businesses in innovative ways. be eligible for an adjusted offer Data Scientists work across a range of areas entry – see page 114. including finance, health, retail, food, scientific research, agriculture etc. Graduates from a data science course find employment as: • Data Engineers • Data Scientists • Data Scientists in a research field such as Genomic, Cognitive, Clinical and Healthcare • Data Solution Architects • Digital Analytics Engineers • Machine Learning Data Scientists • Machine Learning Developers • Machine Learning Engineers This course is not available • Research and Development Data Scientists stir.ac.uk/ UGDSCI as a combined degree. 61 DIGITAL MEDIA D BA (Hons)

As the speed of change in the media FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES sector continues to accelerate, the COURSE CONTENT demand for graduates able to embrace The Digital Media course combines the new technology and innovative methods applied technological and media-oriented UCAS CODE: W2N9 of content delivery is also growing. skills of Forth Valley College’s course with This course provides students with rigorous and the advanced academic training and latest TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS challenging training in the tools, applications digital expertise of the University. YEAR 1 ENTRY – and possibilities of the digital environment – Semesters 1-4 are based at Forth Valley FOUR-YEAR HONOURS from the preparation of journalistic and College (Stirling Campus), and include modules SQA Highers: multiplatform content to its effective delivered under thematic umbrellas including: BBB display and dissemination across television, An Introduction to Storytelling; Journalism for GCE A-levels: film, radio, print, online and beyond. BB Digital Media; Creative Economy; Independent IB Diploma: The overarching aim of the course is to Project 1 and 2; Storytelling Theory and 28 make sure graduates are work-ready, and Production; and Applied Practice. Students BTEC (level 3): will meet the critical skills requirements of will also participate in the Digital Media and MMM a multi-sector job environment through the Culture module at the University in semester 4. development of relevant skills in journalism and Essential subjects: Semesters 5-8 are based at the University of related content development technologies. To include English. Stirling. In Semesters 5 and 6 the core module OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Students will not only be equipped with the is Digital Creativity. Optional modules include: Access courses and other UK/EU skills to be creative and productive in the digital Applied Digital Media; Production - Online and international qualifications are era, but will also understand the ethical, legal Content; Introduction to Motion Graphics also welcomed. and theoretical dimensions of this industry. and Animation; Social Media Marketing; and further optional modules from the Film and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Media and Journalism Studies programmes. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer In Semester 7, you will choose from advanced entry – see page 114. 3RD IN SCOTLAND modules including: Audio Podcasting; Production - Content Development and Please note that this course is a AND TOP 20 IN THE Research; Researching the Media and fully integrated degree taught Culture; and Digital Journalism. in conjunction with Forth Valley UK FOR MEDIA AND College. FILM STUDIES As part of a final-year Honours project, you will also complete a 60-credit independent The Guardian University Guide 2021 Semesters 1-4 will be delivered at study module. This will take the form of Forth Valley College at their Stirling a capstone project or dissertation. Campus.

Semesters 5-8 will be delivered by the University of Stirling at CAREER OPPORTUNITIES the University. Graduates are work-ready, well-rounded, Selection will be determined informed, highly skilled and digitally by a successful interview. literate individuals, able to work effectively across a range of media platforms. Our graduates find employment as: • Media Planners • Multimedia Specialists • Programme Researchers • Public Relations Officers • Social Media Managers • Television/Film/Video Producers • Web Content Managers • Workers in Broadcasting, Film and Video

This course is not available stir.ac.uk/UGDME as a combined degree.

61 62 E ECONOMICS BA (Hons)

An Economics degree empowers you with the analytical, communication COURSE CONTENT and data skills to address and answer We offer an Honours course in Economics the most important questions in the and combined Honours courses with a range UCAS CODE: L100 modern world. From climate change to of other subjects. inequality, and from globalisation to TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS education, Economics is the study of In Semesters 1-4, you will take the following decision-making and incentives throughout core modules: YEAR 1 ENTRY – our societies and our communities. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS • Economic Decision Making and Markets, SQA Highers: Here at Stirling, you will learn Economics in a in which you will learn the tools of ABBB – by the end of S5 STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL revolutionary new way through our commitment an economist through the analysis of AABB – by the end of S6 to the "Economics for a changing historical and global issues. You will cover GCE A-levels: world." As a result, our Economics course is economic history, climate change and BBB grounded in using real world data to answer strategic interactions, in addition to the IB Diploma: real world problems from the very beginning, central role of incentives in the market. 30 whilst also fully preparing students for graduate • Understanding the Wider Economy, in which BTEC (Level 3): employment or further study in Economics. you will cover the causes and consequences DDM of fluctuations in the wider economy. In understanding the issues of today, YEAR 2 ENTRY – THREE-YEAR HONOURS our course prepares students to You will then move on to study Intermediate SQA Adv. Highers: change the world of tomorrow. Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, and ABB take Introduction to Statistics for Economics, GCE A-levels: Business and Management in Semester 4. ABB 2ND IN SCOTLAND In Semesters 5-8, all Honours students take core IB Diploma: advanced modules designed to develop their 35 AND TOP 5 IN THE knowledge and understanding of the central Essential subjects: methods of economic analysis and major policy To include Economics. UK FOR ECONOMICS issues. These are: Using Economic Data; Growth, The Guardian University Guide 2021 OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Inequity and Economic Instability; Decision and Scottish HNC/HND: Game Theory; and Behavioural Economics. Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. In Year 4, students write a dissertation. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details.

Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are CAREER OPPORTUNITIES also welcomed. An Institute for Fiscal Studies report (2016) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION showed that 10 years after graduating, General entry requirements Economics graduates were the second-highest apply – see pages 111-113. earners.

Widening access students may In addition to careers in business and be eligible for an adjusted offer government, there are a wide range of jobs entry – see page 114. that directly use economics graduates and seek holders of good degrees in the discipline. Mathematics National 5 (B), Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Our very recent graduates have Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) or found employment as: equivalent required. • Analysts in finance, energy, transport and the public sector, such as Bloomberg LP, World Bank, Centrica, Societe Generale, British Gas and Stantec COURSE COMBINATIONS • Machine-learning experts in This course can be combined with: banks such as RBS Accountancy (LN14); Business Studies • Project or Operations Managers in companies (LN11); Environmental Science (FL91); such as LinkedIn and Lloyds Bank plc. Finance (LN13); Marketing (NL51); • Senior Officers in national Mathematics (GL11); Politics (LL12); and local governments stir.ac.uk/UGECN or Politics/Philosophy (L0V0). E FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 63 TION Senior Lecturers Teaching Consultants Head Teachers Learning Support Teachers Primary School Teachers

Accredited by the General Teaching Council of Scotland with seven commendations that include being student-centred and the high quality of our research-informed approaches. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The majority of our graduates enter the Scottish Probationary Teacher Scheme, Government’s which entitles them to guaranteed employment for one year as a newly qualified teacher in a Scottish local authority school. Other roles include: corporate training and development; museum and leisure education; educational psychology; translation; or media. Our graduates have found employment as: • • ACCREDITA COURSE CONTENT of your understanding You will develop alongside Education theory and practice in Semesters 1-2, your subject specialism placement. and undertake a self-organised continue to study In Semesters 3-4, you will subject specialism. Education alongside your your knowledge You also begin to develop and numeracy, and understanding of literacy of the primary along with other aspects of Semester 4, you will curriculum. At the end school placement. undertake a four-week continue to develop In Semesters 5-6, you will teaching literacy your understanding of and numeracy. During Semester 5, you will undertake a 10 week placement (3 days in school, 2 days in university). Studying on placement will allow you to translate theory into practice. Advanced Education modules in Semester 6 focus on inclusion and pedagogy, policy and practice in relation to your subject specialism. Semester 7 includes a 10-week school experience, with opportunities to teach your chosen specialism. In Semester 8, you will complete an Enquiry into Practice that is closely related to your placement, and undertake an independent study of your choice linked to your chosen specialism. • • •

with Heriot-Watt University (HWU). ) Early Years (XX13) Early Years Inclusive Practice (XX14) Literacy (XQ19) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS subjects Additional required (XC11) Environment include an SQA Higher (B), To A-level (B) or equivalent in Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. Geography, Modern Languages (XR18) include an SQA Higher (B), A-level (B) or To equivalent in one of French or Spanish. Numeracy (XG19) include an SQA Higher (B), A-level To (B) or equivalent in Mathematics No additional requirements In partnership Primary Science students will study either Chemistry or Physics at HWU followed by Physiology and Ecology modules at Stirling. * TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND AND TOP 10 IN THE UK FOR EDUCATION The Complete University Guide 2021 Our courses in Primary Education will in Primary Education Our courses with the necessary knowledge equip you in one of start a career and skills to professions. the most rewarding Education degree with By choosing our Primary Languages, one of six specialisms (Modern Practice, Literacy, the Environment, Inclusive you will be Numeracy or Early Years), employers that demonstrating to future Primary you are a capable and qualified will study the Education teacher. You modules at relevant subject specialism as modules focused university level, as well practice. on education theory and combination of You will be taught by a world-leading academics and outstanding teachers, who are seconded from schools to work at the University. This ensures you have access to a combination of cutting-edge practice and research throughout your study. Our unique model of teaching also allows you to develop gradually as a teacher through having longer to reflect on the integration of theory and practice over four years as opposed to a traditional route of a one-year course. PRIMARY (

stir.ac.uk/UGEDP ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. Entry to these courses is provisional until the end of Year 1, and subject to interview and criminal record PVG check. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit and, Maths and English as per above. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. SQA Highers: AABB – by the end of S5 AAAB – by the end of S6 GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM Essential subjects: All applicants to the Education course must have the essential GTC requirements for English and Mathematics as follows: Higher English (B) or GCSE English Language and English Literature (B/6) or Communications 4 and Literature Mathematics National 5 (B), 1. Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade (2), GCSE (B/6) or equivalent. Some have additional requirements. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEARS EARLY SQA Highers: ABBB – by the end of S5 AABB – by the end of S6 GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEARS) (EXCEPT EARLY COMBINED DEGREE ONLY COMBINED DEGREE

BA/BSc (Hons) BA/BSc EDUCATION EDUCATION 64 E EDUCATION (SECONDARY) BA/BSc (Hons)

We offer a wide range of courses to prospective secondary school teachers COURSE CONTENT that enable them to gain a research- You will develop your understanding of informed degree in Professional Education theory and practice alongside COMBINED DEGREE ONLY Education, studying both pedagogy your subject specialism in Semesters 1-2, with a first teaching subject or subjects and undertake a self-organised placement. TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS (see degree combinations below). There will be a four-week placement at the FOUR-YEAR HONOURS Our distinctive courses, studied over four years end of Semester 4 and a 10 week placement (EXCEPT PHYSICAL EDUCATION) rather than the traditional five, have been (3 days in school, 2 days in university) in SQA Highers: offered for over 40 years, and our confidence in

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Semester 6. During Semesters 3-5 you ABBB – by the end of S5 this process is validated by the recommendations will continue to take Education modules AABB – by the end of S6 of the Donaldson Report into Teacher Education. alongside your subject specialism. GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 You will be taught by a combination of Semester 7 includes a 10-12 week placement. BTEC (Level 3): DDM world-leading academics and outstanding In Semester 8, students will complete their FOUR-YEAR HONOURS teachers, who are seconded from schools Enquiry into Practice and undertake further PHYSICAL EDUCATION to work at the University. This ensures you study in their main teaching subject. SQA Highers: have access to a combination of cutting-edge AAAB – by the end of S5 practice and research throughout your study. AAAA – by the end of S6 GCE A-levels: BBB We review and modify our courses to take CAREER OPPORTUNITIES account of the changing educational context IB Diploma: 30 The majority of our graduates enter the Scottish to ensure you have the most up-to-date BTEC (Level 3): DDM Government’s Probationary Teacher Scheme, knowledge and skills for teaching. We also work Essential subjects: which entitles them to guaranteed employment in close partnership with the Local Authorities, All applicants to the Education for one year as a newly qualified teacher in a schools, Education Scotland and the General course must have the essential Scottish Local Authority school. Teaching Council for Scotland to ensure you GTC requirements for English and are supported throughout your studies. Mathematics as follows: Other roles include: corporate training and development; museum and leisure education; Higher English (B) or GCSE English educational psychology; translation; or media. Language and English Literature (B/6) or Communications 4 and Literature TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND Our graduates have found employment as: 1. Mathematics National 5 (B), • Authors Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade AND TOP 10 IN THE UK • Curriculum Specialists (2), GCSE (B/6) or equivalent. • Educational Researchers Some have additional requirements. FOR EDUCATION The Complete University Guide 2021 • Principal Teachers There is a preference for a Higher • Senior Lecturers or A-level in the subjects(s) you • Training and Development Managers wish to teach. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit and Maths, English per above. Access courses and other UK/EU COURSE COMBINATIONS and international qualifications This course can be combined with: are also welcomed. Biology (CX11); Business Studies ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (NX11); English Studies (QX31); General entry requirements apply – Environmental Geography (FX81); see pages 111-113. French (RX11); French and Spanish (RXD1); History (VX11); History/ Widening access students may be Politics (LX21); History/Sociology eligible for an adjusted offer entry – (VXD1); Mathematics (GX11); see page 114. Philosophy and Religious Studies ACCREDITATION Entry to these courses is provisional (VX53); Religious Studies (VX61); Accredited by the General Teaching Council until the end of Year 1, and subject Sports Studies, Physical Education of Scotland with seven commendations that to interview and criminal record and Professional Education (CX61). include being student-centred and the high PVG check. quality of our research-informed approaches. +Physical Education is not available in combination with any other degree stir.ac.uk/UGEDS programme. E FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES 65 Journalists Press Officers Copy Editors/Proofreaders Customer Service Managers English Teachers Event Producers

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The ability to think and write clearly is extremely valuable in many careers and professions. Our graduates are well prepared in these transferable skills, and have an excellent success rate in finding rewarding employment in many fields like teaching, TEFL, advertising, marketing, PR, journalism, charity or arts administration, publishing, broadcasting and creative writing. Our graduates have found employment as: • • COURSE CONTENT 1-2, you will take two In Semesters to compulsory modules: Introduction and Introduction to Literary Studies: Genres; and Approaches; Literary Studies: Theories from other plus four additional modules include Linguistics. disciplines, which could study In Semester 3, you will Literary Revolutions. study a choice In Semester 4, you will Writing and of core modules including: and Writing History; Writing and Theory; 5, students and Language. In Semester modules, choose from several period-based including: Renaissance Literature, 1500- 1600; The Literature of the Middle Ages; British Romanticism; Victorian Literature and Culture; and Modernism and Modernity. Semesters 6-7 cover a range of optional modules which may include: Shakespeare's Theatre, The Fin-de-Siècle; Modern Gothic; American Literature; Victorian Popular Fiction; Tragedy; Scottish Literature; Jane Austen; Creative Writing; Documenting the Eighteenth Century; and Rotten English. The final semester will be spent writing your dissertation, supervised by your tutor. • • • • COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Business Studies (NX13); Film and (QR31); History Media (QP33); French (QV31); History and Professional Education (QXHC); Journalism Studies (QP35); Philosophy (QV35); Politics (QL32); Professional Education (QX31); Psychology (QC38); Religious Studies (QV36); Religious Studies and Professional Education (QXJ1); or Spanish (QR34). TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND AND TOP 20 IN THE UK FOR ENGLISH AND CREATIVE WRITING The Guardian University Guide 2021 Texts are all around us – from books us – from all around are Texts and the email to TV, and magazines internet.analyse them The ability to subtle meanings and their often provides. is a skill this degree perfect chance to Our course offers you the and enjoying a dedicate yourself to reading plays and novels from range of great poems, own creative writing across the world. Your degree as we believe can form a part of this of literary style and it aids your understanding your imagination. technique, and develops research and teach Staff in English Studies period to the in areas from the medieval in linguistics and present day, as well as creative writing. We are also proud to have the Macrobert Arts Centre on campus, which runs an exciting theatre and film programme throughout the semesters. We are fortunate to host the Booker Prize Foundation Initiative each year, which means that you will have the opportunity to meet world-renowned contemporary authors and discuss their work.

stir.ac.uk/UGENG ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. SQA Adv. Highers: SQA Adv. ABB GCE A-levels: ABB IB Diploma: 35 Essential subjects: To include English. YEAR 2 ENTRY – YEAR 2 ENTRY THREE-YEAR HONOURS SQA Highers: ABBB – by the end of S5 AABB – by the end of S6 GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS – YEAR 1 ENTRY FOUR-YEAR HONOURS UCAS CODE: Q300 ENGLISH STUDIES ENGLISH BA (Hons) 66 E ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION BSc (Hons)

Studying Outdoor Education with either Environmental Geography or COURSE CONTENT Environmental Science combines a solid Semesters 1-4 core modules include: Building foundation of theory with extensive UCAS CODE - GEOGRAPHY: Planet Earth; Global Environmental Issues; hands-on practice, giving you an in- Y21C Landscape Evolution; Mountain Navigation depth understanding of environmental, UCAS CODE - ENV. SCIENCE: Skills; Development and Application of geographical and ecological issues. FX99 Outdoor Education; Mountain Leader Training; If you have an interest in outdoor activities Responsibilities and Safety in Outdoor FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES and are able to demonstrate your enthusiasm Education; and Statistical Techniques. TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS or participation in such activities, then one of Environmental Science: additional modules YEAR 1 ENTRY – these courses might be the right one for you. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS include People and the Environment; and SQA Highers: In addition, you have the potential to Field Course or Practical Science Skills. AABB – by the end of S5 complete your summer Mountain Leader Environmental Geography: additional AAAB – by the end of S6 Assessment, which is endorsed by the modules include Biogeography and Field GCE A-levels: Mountain Training Association and provides Course or Practical Science Skills. BBB you with training in navigation, mountain IB Diploma: hazards and other outdoor leadership skills*. Semesters 5-8 include the following 30 Environmental Geography core modules: Lectures and tutorials are combined with BTEC (Level 3): Geographical Information Systems; practical in-the-field learning, making this DDM Contemporary Issues in Environmental a physically demanding course requiring a Essential subjects: Geography; and an Honours Project. certain level of health, fitness and mobility. To include one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science core modules Environmental Science, Geography, *To be eligible to sit the assessment for the summer Geology, Mathematics or Physics. Mountain Leader Award, you must have logged a are: Geographical Information Systems; minimum of 40 Quality Mountain Days in your own Environmental Hazards; Habitat Management OTHER QUALIFICATIONS time prior to the end of Semester 6. Consequently, and Restoration; and an Honours Project. Scottish HNC/HND: this degree requires a high level of commitment to Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. independent hill and mountain walking. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details.Access courses CAREER OPPORTUNITIES and other UK/EU and international TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND qualifications are also welcomed. Graduates have found work as Countryside AND TOP 20 IN THE UK Rangers, guides and environmental science ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or geography educators – raising public General entry requirements FOR GEOGRAPHY AND awareness of environmental issues – and apply – see pages 111-113. ENVIRONMENTAL other careers specific to outdoor education. Widening access students may Our graduates have found employment as: be eligible for an adjusted offer SCIENCES entry – see page 114. The Complete University Guide 2021 • Ecologists In addition to academic entrance • Energy Advisers requirements, applicants must be • Environmental Education Officers able to demonstrate their enthusiasm • Environmental Managers/Consultants for and experience in outdoor • Geographic Information Analysts activities relevant to the course. • Laboratory Technicians • Microbiologists • Nature/Conservation Officers • Recycling Officers • Scientists e.g. Analytical Biological/ Research/Soil/Water etc. Environmental Geography • Waste Management Officers and Outdoor Education stir.ac.uk/UGGOE Environmental Science and Outdoor Education This course is not available stir.ac.uk/UGEOE as a combined degree.

E FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES 67 Ecologists Energy Advisers Environmental Education Officers Environmental Managers/Consultants Geographic Information Analysts Laboratory Technicians Microbiologists Nature/Conservation Officers Recycling Officers Scientists e.g. Analytical Biological/ Research/Soil/Water etc. Waste Management Officers

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Our focus on providing technical field and laboratory training, as well as scientific knowledge, means our graduates are highly employable. Many go on to work in a wide range of organisations including water authorities, renewable energy companies, conservation bodies, environmental consultancies, local authorities and government agencies - or take up postgraduate study in education, environmental management, and information technology. Our graduates have found employment as: • COURSE CONTENT will explore the science Semesters 1-4 chemical and behind the global physical, shape our natural biological processes that laboratory and field environment. Training in a series of core and skills is provided through a residential optional modules, including or the Lake District. field trip to Aviemore specialist training Semesters 5-8 will provide Environmental in core modules, including: Geographical Policy and Management; Methods and Information Systems; and Science. These are Applications in Environmental of other modules. complemented by a range • • • • • • • • • • COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Economics (FL91); Mathematics (F9G1); Politics (FL92); or Professional Education (Primary) with specialism (XC11). in the Environment National Student Survey 2020 2ND IN SCOTLAND AND TOP 5 IN THE UK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE This course offers innovative, offers This course for students training interdisciplinary most the world’s to address who want challenges. environmental pressing on which our The environmental systems and fragile. To society depends are complex environmental understand these systems, an interdisciplinary scientists need to take knowledge of the approach that combines biological processes physical, chemical and over space and with how these interact environment time to shape our natural society. and its interplay with human universities to We were one of the first Science degree introduce an Environmental in the UK. Our course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and our students are entitled to free Student Membership of the Institute. We are committed to educating students in work-relevant skills demanded by employers, which is why a specialist skills module is included in each semester of our course, and regular careers sessions are embedded into core teaching. Field training is a fundamental element that includes residential field courses in the UK and overseas destinations. Additional cost may occur. Our exchange programmes with institutions across North America and Europe, as well as several universities in Asia and Australia, mean that you can spend one semester studying abroad during Year 3.

stir.ac.uk/UGENS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. Standard entry into the MSci course is the equivalent of Year 2 of the standard BSc course. Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS SQA Adv. Highers: SQA Adv. ABB GCE A-levels: ABB IB Diploma: 35 Essential subjects: To include Biology and one of Environmental Science, Geography or Geology. YEAR 2 ENTRY – YEAR 2 ENTRY THREE-YEAR HONOURS SQA Highers: AABB – by the end of S5 AAAB – by the end of S6 GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM Essential subjects: Chemistry, Biology, of one include To Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Physics. TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS – YEAR 1 ENTRY FOUR-YEAR HONOURS UCAS CODE: F900 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL BSc (Hons) 68

Also taught at: E EVENTS MANAGEMENT The Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore BA (Hons)

Events range in scope, scale and complexity – from mega-events and COURSE CONTENT international festivals to traditional There are three key components to the Events gatherings and on-trend corporate Management course: Events Management and UCAS CODE: N8U7 events – boosting the economy, Technical Expertise; Business Enterprise; and energising communities and attracting Market Awareness. Each of these components visitors. They cover a diverse array of TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS is represented throughout the course, creating activities, from sport, music and culture, YEAR 1 ENTRY – a unique balance between generic business to product launches and fundraising. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS study elements and the more industry-focused SQA Highers: A successful events manager must have abilities events and consumer experience-based modules. AABB – by the end of S5 STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL in a wide range of subject areas. The Events Years 1-2 are designed to provide a broad AABBB – by the end of S6 Management course crosses the boundaries grounding in the subjects of business and GCE A-levels: between marketing, human resources, finance, management, with a global perspective. BBB planning and other business skills to develop You will study one core module per semester IB Diploma: multi-disciplined, creative leaders able to deliver in Years 1-2, leaving the flexibility to choose 30 the largest event down to the smallest detail. BTEC (Level 3): from a range of options from across the Stirling DDM The focus on events as a management form Management School and wider University. represents a dynamic approach relevant to event YEAR 2 ENTRY – Years 3-4 provide you with theory and organisations that strive to produce memorable THREE-YEAR HONOURS applications of Event Management, experiences and fulfil a range of community, SQA Adv. Highers: including: the Development of Sustainable business and government objectives. This ABB Events; Digital and Experiential Marketing; course produces graduates well-versed in GCE A-levels: Managing the Consumer Experience; Project management, with explicit business skills and ABB Management; Effective Communication knowledge and the ability to apply this to the IB Diploma: and External Relations for Managers. 35 contemporary demands of the events industry. In the final year, there is the option to work OTHER QUALIFICATIONS on an individual events-related project or Scottish HNC/HND: dissertation and engage with an industry Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. organisation on a consultancy project. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. You will have numerous opportunities to SPEND A SEMESTER develop appropriate work-related skills at Access courses and other UK/EU and every stage of your studies, including the international qualifications are also ABROAD IN SINGAPORE option of the Professional Development and welcomed. Practice module in Year 3 or 4, which helps you prepare for entering the workplace. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Widening access students may Upon graduation, students will be able be eligible for an adjusted offer to apply sound analytical techniques and entry – see page 114. management skills to the challenges faced by the events management industry. There are many opportunities across a range of sectors, including the management of teams and venues relating to conferences and corporate events, music festivals and cultural events, sport events, community events, weddings and charity fundraising.

This course is not available stir.ac.uk/UGEVM as a combined degree. F FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES 69 Media Planners Multimedia Specialists Programme Researchers Public Relations Officers Social Media Managers Television, Film and Video Producers Web Content Managers Workers in Broadcasting, Film and Video

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Many Film and Media students have established successful careers in the media. These include broadcast and print journalism, television, radio and film production, media management, advertising and public relations. Transferable skills also mean that some students have established careers in more traditional areas such as education, banking and the civil service. Our graduates have found employment as: • COURSE CONTENT skills in 1-4, you will learn vital In Semesters and media analysis different aspects of film An Introduction to across five core modules: The Moving Media Studies and Industries; Television; Digital Image; Reading Film and Understanding Media and Culture; and be able to choose Audiences. You will also a range of options. additional modules from choices from modules Semesters 5-8 provide Terrorism in the including: Scriptwriting; Philosophy; Sport Media; Global Film and/as and Television. and the Media; and Feminism regular production Semesters 5-8 also offer modules that build core skills as the degree progresses. Modules include: Editing and Workflow; and Content Development and Research. The production strand ends in Semester 8 with Factual Production – the results of which regularly win national awards. Some modules include regular workshops and guest lectures delivered by industry speakers, many of whom are graduates of the course. • • • • • • • COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Business Studies (NP13); English (RP13); History Studies (QP33); French (PV31); Journalism Studies (PP35); Law (P3M1); Marketing (PN35); Philosophy (VP53); Politics (PL32); Psychology (CP83); Religious Studies (VP63); Sociology (LP33); Spanish (RP43); or Sports Studies (CP63). The Guardian University Guide 2021 3RD IN SCOTLAND AND TOP 20 IN THE UK FOR MEDIA AND FILM STUDIES We are pioneers in Film and Media pioneers in Film and are We and have and research, education and internationallybeen nationally field since 1978. active in the combines Our Film and Media degree will develop the analysis and practice. You you need to critical and theoretical skills journalism, digital study film, broadcasting, public relations. You media, advertising and selecting modules will have the option of production, devoted to audio and video skills. and of developing related to develop their Our students get the chance and stimulating skills within a supportive staff include environment. Teaching specialists in gender, broadcast production, documentary, scriptwriting, radio drama, Scottish cinema, film philosophy, public relations and digital media. The course is strengthened by regular input from our industry advisory board of professionals, who offer a diverse range of experience and expertise. As well as our excellent teaching and research, you will benefit from access to the Macrobert Arts Centre, our on-campus, multiscreen cinema and theatre. This excellent resource offers a variety of different opportunities throughout the year, including film and cultural festivals. Students also choose to contribute to our campus television station and filmmaking group, AirTV, and to Air3 Radio.

stir.ac.uk/UGFMS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS SQA Highers: AABB – by the end of S5 S6 AABBB – by the end of GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS – YEAR 1 ENTRY FOUR-YEAR HONOURS UCAS CODE: P300 FILM AND MEDIA FILM BA (Hons) 70 F FINANCE BA (Hons)

Studying Finance involves the investigation of how company managers and investors COURSE CONTENT make financial decisions, how they manage In Semesters 1-3, you will study the core risk and how financial markets function. UCAS CODE: N300 modules in Finance, Accounting and Economics, This course addresses issues like: how do and two other subjects per semester. stock markets work? How can I make money TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS Semesters 4-8 cover core advanced modules, by trading futures and options? How can including: Mergers and Acquisitions; YEAR 1 ENTRY – companies reduce foreign exchange risk? Do International Finance; and Financial Analysis. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS shareholders benefit from corporate takeovers? You can choose further advanced modules SQA Highers: Does corporate governance matter? Why do AABB – by the end of S5 in Accountancy and Finance from a list of STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL financial crises occur? What types of securities electives, or from those required by the AAAB – by the end of S6 should be included in an investment portfolio? GCE A-levels: particular degree course you are following. By exploring Finance, you will gain a thorough BBB You will have numerous opportunities to grounding in the theoretical and analytical IB Diploma: develop appropriate, work-related skills skills needed for a career in corporate finance, 30 at every stage of your studies, including investment management or financial services. BTEC (Level 3): the Professional Development and Practice DDM module in Semester 8, which helps you Essential subjects: prepare for entering the workplace. Mathematics preferred. YEAR 2 ENTRY – 3RD IN SCOTLAND THREE-YEAR HONOURS SQA Adv. Highers: AND TOP 15 IN THE UK CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ABB Many significant decisions made by companies, GCE A-levels: FOR ACCOUNTING individuals and financial institutions require ABB AND FINANCE the analytical skills and professional judgment IB Diploma: Times and Sunday Times Good developed by studying Finance. Accordingly, 35 University Guide 2021 a wide range of career opportunities are Essential subjects: available to graduates of this discipline. To include Accountancy and Economics. Preference given Our graduates have found employment as: to those with Mathematics. • Auditors OTHER QUALIFICATIONS • Group Financial Controllers Scottish HNC/HND: • Investment Directors Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. • Senior Finance Directors Advanced entry: Please consult • Senior Mergers and Acquisitions Managers website for details.

Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113.

Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114.

Mathematics National 5 (B), Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) or equivalent required. COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Accountancy (NN43); Business Studies (NN13); Economics (LN13); or stir.ac.uk/UGFIN Mathematics (GN13). 71 FRENCH F BA (Hons)

French at Stirling focuses on the FACULTY OF ARTS AND HAUMANITIES contemporary, global nature of French COURSE CONTENT language and culture today. You can begin your French studies in UCAS CODE: R120 Through studying language, literature and either our Advanced stream (for all film you will develop a cultural awareness students who have a Higher French or of France and its place in the world. You equivalent) or our Beginners’ stream. TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS will explore ethnic diversity in contemporary For students in the Beginners’ stream, the YEAR 1 ENTRY – France, and the complexity of Francophone focus is first and foremost on intensive FOUR-YEAR HONOURS cultures in places as diverse as the Caribbean, language learning and on building SQA Highers: the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa. ABBB – by the end of S5 written and spoken language skills AABB – by the end of S6 across the first semesters of study. GCE A-levels: Students in our Advanced stream will combine BBB written language classes, spoken language IB Diploma: 3RD IN SCOTLAND classes and the study of aspects of French 30 AND TOP 20 IN THE and Francophone culture, politics and society BTEC (Level 3): from Semester 1 onwards. These modules DDM UK FOR FRENCH examine the language, culture and society Essential subjects: The Complete University Guide 2021 of 20th- and 21st-century France and the To apply for a combined degree with wider French-speaking world through the French and Spanish, you will require analysis of texts, films and online materials. one of these languages at Higher (B) or A-level (B) or equivalent. The Beginners’ and Advanced streams merge from Semester 4 onwards. YEAR 2 ENTRY – THREE-YEAR HONOURS In Semesters 5-8, students will take core SQA Adv. Highers: language modules in spoken and written ABB French, and choose specialisms from a range GCE A-levels: of modules, including: French Detective Film ABB and Fiction; Women Writers on Women; IB Diploma: Children’s Literature and Cinema; French 35 Cultures of Travel; and Black France. Essential subjects: To include French. In most degree combinations including French, Semester 6 is an integral and compulsory OTHER QUALIFICATIONS period of Study Abroad, which is spent at Scottish HNC/HND: one of our partner institutions across France, Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Switzerland, Morocco or Quebec. All students Access courses and other UK/EU of French will be required to spend some and international qualifications are time abroad as part of their degree course. also welcomed. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements CAREER OPPORTUNITIES apply – see pages 111-113. COURSE COMBINATIONS Language graduates are confident Widening access students may This course can be combined with: communicators with an ability to adapt be eligible for an adjusted offer Business Studies (NRF1); Computing well to new environments. In recent years, entry – see page 114. Science (GR41); English Studies our graduates have progressed to careers (QR31); Film and Media (RP13); History in publishing, journalism, television, (RV11); Human Resource Management advertising, translating, law, teaching in (NRP1); Journalism Studies (RP15); French or English as a foreign language, Law (RM11); Marketing (N5R1); administration and management. Mathematics (GR11); Philosophy Our graduates have found employment as: (RV15); Politics (LR21); Professional Education (Primary) with Modern • Editors Languages (XR18); Professional • Export Managers Education (Secondary) (RX11); • Proofreaders Religious Studies (RV16); Spanish • Teachers (French, English etc.) (RR14); or Spanish and Professional • Translation Managers stir.ac.uk/UGFRE Education (Secondary) (RXD1). 72 G GEOGRAPHY- ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY BSc (Hons)

This is a unique course rooted in the real world that equips our COURSE CONTENT graduates with the skills to face global Semesters 1-4 cover the following core challenges in the 21st century. UCAS CODE: FL97 modules: Physical Geography, Geology, Environmental Geography is the integrated Biography, People and Environment, Global study of the world, its landscapes, places, Environmental Issues, and Statistical Techniques, TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS people and their relationship with the plus additional modules from a wide range of YEAR 1 ENTRY – environment. It seeks to make sense of the options including a residential field course. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS world we live in, and is unique in bridging Semesters 5-8 offer a more specialised SQA Highers: the environmental and social sciences. approach. You will study advanced modules on

FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES AABB – by the end of S5 While Physical Geography and Human themes including: sustainable environmental AAAB – by the end of S6 Geography are disciplines in their own right, resources; palaeo-environments; earth surface GCE A-levels: Environmental Geography combines these processes; remote sensing and GIS; and BBB subjects to provide a much-needed capability contemporary environmental issues. A further IB Diploma: to study and understand interactions between element of the course is a residential field class 30 people and the environments in which they live. in Spain or Scotland which involves an additional BTEC (Level 3): cost. All our final-year students develop research DDM Environmental geographers have expert skills through their Honours research project. Essential subjects: knowledge and skills to research, analyse and To include one of Biology, Chemistry, communicate how the changing environment Students have the opportunity to undertake Environmental Science, Geography, affects our lives. They visualise geographical Study Abroad during the third year of the Geology, Mathematics or Physics. issues at different spatial scales, from global course; this may be for a Semester or for the YEAR 2 ENTRY – to local, and offer solutions to some of our full academic year (two Semesters). We have a THREE-YEAR HONOURS most pressing environmental problems. long-standing and highly successful exchange SQA Adv. Highers: programme in Europe and in North America. ABB You will apply these skills to understanding the GCE A-levels: biophysical processes that drive environmental ABB change – and to real-world issues including IB Diploma: food, energy and water security – set within CAREER OPPORTUNITIES political and economic frameworks. 35 Environmental Geography graduates are Essential subjects: equipped with a unique combination of To include one of Environmental subject-specific and transferable skills, enabling Science, Geography or Geology them to develop their understanding of the and one of Biology, Chemistry, TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND relationships between environment and Economics, Mathematics, Physics, people. These skills, along with experience in Politics or Sociology. AND TOP 15 IN THE fields like investigation, problem-solving, team OTHER QUALIFICATIONS UK FOR GEOGRAPHY working, communication and geographical information technology, make them highly Scottish HNC/HND: Times and Sunday Times Good Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. University Guide 2021 sought after by a wide range of industrial, Advanced entry: Please consult commercial and public-sector employers. website for details. Our graduates have found employment as: Access courses and other UK/EU • Environmental Impact Assessors and international qualifications are • Geographic Information Analysts also welcomed. • Geomorphologists ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Marine Protection Managers General entry requirements • Nature/Conservation Officers apply – see pages 111-113. • Urban Designers • Waste Management Officers Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Environmental Geography and Professional Education (FX81); or Environmental Geography and stir.ac.uk/UGGEO Outdoor Education (Y21C). 73 HERITAGE AND TOURISM H BA (Hons)

An innovative degree designed for FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES students interested in the heritage, COURSE CONTENT conservation and tourism sectors. The first two years will be delivered by Forth UCAS CODE: 8V74 The University has joined forces with Forth Valley College (Stirling Campus), and all students Valley College to create an innovative new will also be registered at the University from the course that will produce highly skilled, work- first year - providing full access to the University TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS ready graduates for the heritage, conservation library and other services. Students will also take YEAR 1 ENTRY – and tourism sectors. The degree is supported a module at the University in the second year. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS by organisations such as Historic Environment Students will have the opportunity to gain work SQA Highers: Scotland, VisitScotland and Scottish Canals. experience with a relevant company in Year 2. BBB GCE A-levels: This course combines the applied tourism and Students will then progress to the University BB business skills of Forth Valley College with the of Stirling for the last two years. Modules IB: University’s advanced academic skills in areas may include: Heritage Protection - Theory and 28 such as heritage, history, exhibition design, Practice; Interpretation and Exhibition Design; BTEC (level 3): marketing and environmental studies. It is History, Heritage and Tradition - Making MMM designed to equip students with sector-specific Identities in the Modern Era; Branding and applied business skills alongside academic Communications; Environmental Policy in OTHER QUALIFICATIONS theory that is appropriate for an understanding Management; Conservation Management; Access courses and other UK/EU of contemporary heritage management issues, Back to the future: Putting History and Heritage and international qualifications are and promotional and interpretative methods to Work; Medieval Archaeology and Heritage; also welcomed. and techniques. It will also provide you with The Museum: History, Theory, Practice. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION a broad knowledge and understanding of During the final year of the course, you will Widening access students may the challenges facing the management and engage in an extended piece of supervised be eligible for an adjusted offer promotion of historic and natural environments independent research in the form of entry – see page 114. – both in Scotland and internationally. either a dissertation or a portfolio. Please note that this course is Throughout the four years, there will be an a fully integrated degree taught integrated approach to teaching. Academics in conjunction with Forth Valley from the college and the University will work CAREER OPPORTUNITIES College. together alongside employers to deliver the most up-to-date and industry-relevant Employability skills are embedded throughout Semesters 1-4 will be delivered by curriculum. The result is a broad interdisciplinary the course, alongside transferable skills Forth Valley College at their Stirling training in heritage and tourism that is in critical thinking, research, planning, Campus. rigorous and intellectually challenging. communication and teamwork. Semesters 5-8 will be delivered We work in partnership with organisations by the University of Stirling at like VisitScotland, Scottish Canals and the University. Historic Environment Scotland to make sure our course meets the needs of the Selection will be determined heritage and tourism sectors and our by a successful interview. 2ND IN SCOTLAND students have close contact with them. There are a wide range of associated FOR TOURISM organisations and businesses in the UK and National Student Survey 2019 internationally that require employees with advanced skills, learning and experience. These include conservation, heritage management, interpretation, community engagement, education, visitor attraction operations, tourism management, marketing and communications. Our graduates find employment as: • Conservation Managers • Engagement Officers • Membership and Visitor Managers • Partnership and Community Engagement Officers • Project Managers This course is not available stir.ac.uk/UGHTO as a combined degree. 74 H HISTORY BA (Hons)

If you really want to understand the modern world, it is essential to understand COURSE CONTENT the past. Here at Stirling, we have In Semesters 1-3, you will take History, developed different and innovative plus two other subjects. UCAS CODE: V100 ways to help you do that. Semesters 4-6 will offer you the opportunity Our History course will equip you with a range TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS to study two or three modules per semester of intellectual and personal skills. You will gain from a varied list of History topics, including: YEAR 1 ENTRY – an awareness of how different societies across Environmental; Computing; Social; Political; FOUR-YEAR HONOURS the world have changed over time by exploring African; European; American; British; and SQA Highers: areas such as Scottish, British, European, Scottish. AABB – by the end of S5 American and African history. You will AABBB – by the end of S6

FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES engage with different types of history, During Semester 4, you will also take the GCE A-levels: such as political, social, cultural, gender, module ‘Back to the Future: putting history BBB computer and environmental. and heritage to work’. This is an employability IB Diploma: module aimed at exploring a wide range of History may be studied in combination 30 career options through guest speakers and with a range of other subjects. BTEC (Level 3): workshops. DDM A History degree sets the kind of intellectual In Semesters 7-8, you will choose a special YEAR 2 ENTRY – challenges and fosters particular skills that subject that involves the use of printed THREE-YEAR HONOURS employers have always recognised and valued. documentary collections and other source SQA Adv. Highers: These include: the ability to argue a persuasive material. Students have a choice of five or six ABB case; a capacity for independent work and topics, including specialised themes such as GCE A-levels: effective time management; an ability to the American Revolution, 1968, Early Modern ABB organise and solve problems; and a capacity Scotland or Popular Politics in Britain. IB Diploma: to communicate clearly, both in writing 35 and speech. To complete the course, you will also Essential subjects: write a supervised dissertation of between To include History. 12,000 and 14,000 words on a research OTHER QUALIFICATIONS topic of your choice. Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded units. TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND Advanced entry: Please consult FOR HISTORY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES website for details. The Guardian University Guide 2019 Our History graduates have been successful Access courses and other UK/EU in obtaining a wide variety of posts – some and international qualifications are in history-related areas, such as teaching or also welcomed. work in museums and libraries, and others ADDITIONAL INFORMATION in fields such as administration, commerce, General entry requirements the civil service, banking and insurance. apply – see pages 111-113. Our graduates have found employment as: Widening access students may • Academic Librarians be eligible for an adjusted offer • Archaeologists entry – see page 114. • Archivists COURSE COMBINATIONS • Broadcast Journalists • Civil Service Administrators This course can be combined with: • Conservation Officers English Studies (QV31); English • Editorial Assistants Studies/Professional Education • Heritage Managers (QXHC); Film and Media (PV31); French • Historic Buildings Inspectors (RV11); Journalism Studies (VP15); Law • Information Officers (MV11); Philosophy (VV15); Politics • Museum Education Officers (LV21); Politics/Professional Education • Museum and Gallery Curators (LX21); Professional Education • Secondary School Teachers (VX11); Religious Studies (VV16); Religion/Professional Education (VXC1); Sociology (LV31); Sociology/ Professional Education (VXD1); Spanish stir.ac.uk/UGHIS (RV41); or Sports Studies (VC16). H STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL 75 Also taught at: Also taught College, Oman Muscat Account Managers Business Owners Chief Executive Officers Human Resource Consultants Human Resource Directors Human Resource Managers Recruitment Managers

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The BA (Hons) Human Resource Management is highly relevant to the world of work, and students taking the degree at our Stirling campus will be eligible for associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) upon successful completion of the course.* Students completing single honours and combined HRM degrees are well qualified for specialist careers both in HRM and general management. Focusing on understanding employment in the widest sense, this course also enables graduates to take up roles in trade unions, employment-related charities, government departments, non-governmental organisations and employment research bodies. Our graduates have found employment as: • • • • • • • COURSE CONTENT 1 and 2, you will be taught In Semesters The Global Business core modules including: and The Environment – An Introduction; – An Introduction. Management Challenge taken from elsewhere Additional modules are many students in the University, though such as: Business choose related subjects or Sociology. Law; Economics; Psychology; 4, you will take modules From Semesters 3 and of the core skills, focusing on the development behaviours needed knowledge and professional an HR functional role to perform effectively in including: HRM in a modern organisation, Engagement. Techniques; and Employee In addition to specialist HRM modules, you can choose optional modules from Business Studies, Management or one of the other subjects you are qualified in – for example, Marketing. You are encouraged to take electives in Accounting and Finance for Managers and Economics for Managers. You will have numerous opportunities to develop appropriate work-related skills at every stage of your studies, including the Professional Development and Practice module in Semester 6 or 8, which helps you prepare for entering the workplace. Business Studies (NN16); French (NRP1); French (NN16); Studies Business Law (MN16); Marketing (NN65); Psychology (NC68); or Spanish (NR64). COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: esource Management route undertaken at our Please note only the single honours BA (Hons) Human R Stirling campus is accredited by the CIPD. Combined degrees are not accredited. National Student Survey 2020 1ST IN THE UK FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Human Resource Management (HRM) is Management (HRM) Human Resource that is within an organisation a function can focused, and students performance expect to learnHR professionals how goals of the contribute to the strategic employee managing organisation through individual performance and recruitment, development effectively. closely with Specialists in this role work develop and operational managers to relationship, promote the employment team performance enhance individual and are fairly treated. and ensure that workers the organisation’s HRM also attempts to increase environment through ability to adapt within its broadening the skills of the workforce. As such, of HR specialists also need a good understanding wider the labour market and their organisation’s social, economic and political environments. *

stir.ac.uk/UGHRM General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. Advanced entry students will not be eligible for CIPD associate membership on completion of the degree. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS SQA Adv. Highers: SQA Adv. ABB GCE A-levels: ABB IB Diploma: 35 YEAR 2 ENTRY – YEAR 2 ENTRY THREE-YEAR HONOURS SQA Highers: AABB – by the end of S5 S6 AABBB – by the end of GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS – YEAR 1 ENTRY FOUR-YEAR HONOURS UCAS CODE: N600 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESOURCE HUMAN BA (Hons) 76 I INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES WITH EUROPEAN LANGUAGES AND SOCIETY BA (Hons)

Graduates with business and marketing skills, combined with a strong knowledge COURSE CONTENT of European languages and society, are This course involves the study of three highly sought after in the global job subject areas throughout. Students always UCAS CODE: N2R9 market. Choosing this course could be take a language (French or Spanish) and your first step to an international career. Management (specialising in Business or TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS During this course, you will combine Marketing as the course progresses). The YEAR 1 ENTRY – aspects of international business and third subject area can be either Accountancy, FOUR-YEAR HONOURS marketing with the study of either French or Economics, Law, Politics or a second language. SQA Highers: FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES Spanish – as well as the economic, political, The three subject areas chosen in Year 1 ABBB – by the end of S5 social and cultural environment in which are retained throughout the course. AABB – by the end of S6 international business is conducted. GCE A-levels: Students take core modules in their three BBB You will spend Semester 6 studying in subject areas in Semesters 1-4. In Semesters IB Diploma: either Spain or Latin America, or at one 5-8, students take specialist option modules in 30 of our French language partners across Business or Marketing, as well as options in their BTEC (Level 3): France, Switzerland, Canada or Morocco. third subject area, and continue with high-level DDM written and spoken language work including Eligible students taking two languages can translation. Semester 6 is an integral Study Essential subjects: take a year out at the end of Year 2 to Abroad semester. To apply for a degree with French work as language assistants in France (or and Spanish you will require one of another Francophone location), Spain or these languages at Higher (B) or Latin America. You will then spend Semester A-level (B) or equivalent. 6 in the country of your second language, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES so you’ll spend two lengthy periods in Our graduates have a strong command of OTHER QUALIFICATIONS French and Spanish-speaking countries. Scottish HNC/HND: one or more languages, and have studied Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. management subjects within a global Please consult website for details. context. They are ideally equipped for careers in international business or marketing. Access courses and other UK/EU SPEND A SEMESTER and international qualifications are Recent graduates have progressed to also welcomed. IN SPAIN, LATIN positions in advertising, marketing, banking and management – securing positions with ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AMERICA, FRANCE, leading manufacturers and retailers, financial General entry requirements institutions and communications companies. apply – see pages 111-113. SWITZERLAND, Our graduates have found employment as: Widening access students may CANADA OR be eligible for an adjusted offer MOROCCO • Business Consultants entry – see page 114. • Company Secretaries • Data Analysts • Investment Directors • Project Services Managers • Editors • Export Managers • Proofreaders • Teachers • Translation Managers

This course is not available stir.ac.uk/UGIME as a combined degree. 77 JOURNALISM STUDIES J BA (Hons)

Journalism Studies at Stirling is consistently FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES ranked among the best in the UK, and its COURSE CONTENT award-winning students help to set it apart. In Semesters 1-2, you will take modules that UCAS CODE: P500 , the widely respected Channel 4 News introduce you to the study and context of broadcaster and journalist, described us as journalism in the 21st century. In Introduction ‘a breed apart’, and many students have gone to Journalism Studies in Semester 1, you TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS on to careers in press, broadcasting and online will explore key concepts and debates in YEAR 1 ENTRY – communications. Three years running our the media and journalism – while in Ethical FOUR-YEAR HONOURS students have been recognized in the Ian Bell Issues in Journalism in Semester 2 you will SQA Highers: Awards for Scottish Writers under 30, and in consider the ethical dimensions of the AABB – by the end of S5 2019, a Stirling student won first prize. news industry and its products. You will AABBB – by the end of S6 also choose two other modules of your GCE A-levels: This course covers theoretical and practical preference from a range of subjects. BBB aspects of Journalism Studies, and offers IB Diploma: students an in-depth, critical understanding In Semesters 3-4, core modules Writing 30 of journalism practice. With our modular for Journalists I and II will introduce you BTEC (Level 3): approach, you will be able to tailor your degree to the techniques and resources used DDM to play to your strengths. Working individually by professional journalists to identify, and in groups, you will develop skills in news verify and interrogate information in the OTHER QUALIFICATIONS and features writing, sub-editing and design, digital era, and help you develop the skills Scottish HNC/HND: digital journalism and news management. needed to write journalistic content. Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Assessment is through a combination of Please consult website for details. Semesters 5-8 will offer a choice of advanced coursework, practical work and examinations, Journalism Studies modules, including: and you will be taught by academics who are Access courses and other UK/EU Contemporary Journalism Practice; Advanced experts in their field – many of whom have and international qualifications are Reporting; Law and Government for Journalists; extensive experience in the news industry. also welcomed. Digital Journalism; Magazine Journalism; and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Analysing the Language of News. You can also General entry requirements choose from a selection of Film and Media

apply – see pages 111-113. 2ND IN SCOTLAND modules including: Public Relations; Advertising; or Gender and Representation. You will have Widening access students may AND TOP 5 IN THE access to a range of production modules in be eligible for an adjusted offer UK FOR JOURNALISM, television and radio, and you may also take a entry – see page 114. work experience module in which you gain first- PUBLISHING AND hand exposure to the modern media workplace. PUBLIC RELATIONS The Guardian University Guide 2021 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES We have extensive links with the media industry, and many of our graduates have pursued successful careers in print, broadcast or online journalism and general management. The BA (Hons) Journalism Studies degree also offers a foundation for vocational postgraduate study in journalism and related fields, such as international journalism, factual television, digital media and society, public relations, and media management. Our graduates have found employment as: • Broadcast Journalists • Editorial Assistants COURSE COMBINATIONS • Magazine Features Editors This course can be combined with: • Magazine/Newspaper Journalists English Studies (QP35); Film and Media • Press Sub-editors (PP35); French (RP15); History (VP15); • Publishing Copy Editors and Proofreaders Law (P5M1); Politics (PL52); Spanish • Web Content Managers stir.ac.uk/UGJOU (PR54); or Sports Studies (PC56). • Writers 78 L LAW: BA BA (Hons)

At Stirling, we offer two BA (Hons) Law courses: one in Business Law and the COURSE CONTENT other in Law. Both will be set against The Business Law course caters for students a wider social or business context. UCAS CODE: M110 considering a career in business. Semesters While this course gives you a thorough 1-4 of the degree introduce the building understanding of how law and regulation blocks of Business Law, with core modules TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS shape and influence business, you will also including: Law in the 21st Century; Criminal YEAR 1 ENTRY – learn how law interacts with society. Law; Business Law; and Law of Commerce. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS SQA Highers: You will have the opportunity to take In Semesters 5-8, you will choose advanced AABB – by the end of S5 advantage of our unique system, which modules from specialist legal topics, AAAB – by the end of S6 allows you to take two other options in including: Competition Law; Sports Law; FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES GCE A-levels: Years 1 and 2. Single Honours students will Labour Law; and Intellectual Property Law. then specialise in Law or Business Law, while BBB The Law course provides a broad understanding those on combined degrees develop both IB Diploma: of a wide range of areas. Semesters 1-3 Law and their second chosen specialism. 30 introduce the subject through core modules, BTEC (Level 3): Examples of the other options available which include Criminal Law and Family Law. DDM in Years 1 and 2 include: Languages; In Semesters 4-8, you will choose from the OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Management; Economics; Criminology; range of specialist legal topics mentioned Scottish HNC/HND: Psychology; and Politics. above for the BA (Hons) Business Law, Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. including: Child Law; International Human Please consult website for details. Rights Law; and Environmental Law. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND also welcomed. AND TOP 20 IN THE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Recent success for our Law BA graduates General entry requirements UK FOR LAW includes recruitment to Ashurst LLP, apply – see pages 111-113. The Guardian University Guide 2021 Morgan Stanley, Santander UK Corporate & Widening access students may Commercial, Provista UK, Mono Consultants be eligible for an adjusted offer Ltd and JP Morgan Chase & Co. entry – see page 114. Our graduates have found employment as: • Business Development Executives • Business Relations Managers • Legal Counsels • Managers • Public Relations Account Executives

COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Accountancy (with Business Law) (MN24); Business Studies (MN11); Criminology (MM91); Film and Media (P3M1); French (RM11); History (MV11); Human Resource Management (MN16); Journalism (P5M1); Marketing (MN15); stir.ac.uk/UGLAW Politics (ML12); or Spanish (MR14). 79 LAW: LLB L LLB

The Stirling LLB provides in-depth FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES knowledge and understanding of legal COURSE CONTENT principles, theories, institutions and There are eight semesters in total. Semesters rules – as well as the wider social and 1-4 cover 10 core modules that introduce the UCAS CODE: M114 political context in which law operates. fundamental areas of law, including: Criminal Available as an undergraduate degree Law; Family Law; and Commercial Law. TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS and as a two-year accelerated graduate Honours students will also be able to choose YEAR 1 ENTRY – degree, this course will provide a well- two non-law modules in Semesters 3 and 4. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS rounded qualification that can be your first SQA Highers: step towards becoming a Scots lawyer or From Semester 5 onwards, you will AAAB by end of S5 entering other prestigious professions. select advanced modules from a range AAABB by end of S6 of specialist legal topics, including: GCE A-levels: Child Law; Environmental Law; Sports ABB Law; and Intellectual Property Law. IB Diploma: 36 ACCREDITED BY Please note that advanced module BTEC (Level 3): choices are subject to change. DDD THE LAW SOCIETY OTHER QUALIFICATIONS OF SCOTLAND AND Scottish HNC/HND: THE FACULTY OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Minimum entry: As in graded unit. Graduating with the Stirling LLB will enable Please consult website for details. ADVOCATES students who want to become Scots lawyers Access courses and other UK/EU to apply for entry to the Diploma in Professional and international qualifications are Legal Practice, which is offered by a number also welcomed. TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND of universities, and is the next stage in qualifying as a lawyer in Scotland. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TOP 20 IN General entry requirements Students who want to practise law in England apply – see pages 111-113. THE UK FOR LAW and Wales will also need an additional period The Guardian University Guide 2021 of study after graduation, and must take the Widening access students may new Solicitors Qualifying Examination. be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. The LLB is also recognised as a rigorous degree ACCELERATED DEGREE that develops important intellectual and personal skills, making graduates attractive to Graduate entrants can obtain the LLB after employers in a wide range of other professions. two years of study concentrating on the core modules. For more information, Many LLB graduates choose to pursue careers in please contact Admissions. banking, regulation and compliance, insurance, accounting, management, the civil service, and education. Recent graduates have been recruited to CMS Cameron McKenna LLP, Ashurst LLP, Harper Macleod LLP, Martin Johnston & Socha, Scotland Malawi Partnership, Thorntons LLP, Softcat plc, Morgan Stanley, Ministry of Justice UK, Glasgow Caledonian University, COPFS and more. Our graduates have found employment as: • Compliance Professionals • Financial Analysts • Legal Analysts • Legal Technologists Law: LLB • Paralegals • Procurator Fiscals stir.ac.uk/UGLLB • Recruitment Consultants Law: LLB (Accelerated) This course is not available • Solicitors stir.ac.uk/UGAGP as a combined degree. M STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL BSc (Hons) MANAGEMENT 80 entry –seepage114. be eligibleforanadjustedoffer Widening accessstudentsmay apply –seepages111-113. General entryrequirements ADDITIONAL INFORMATION are alsowelcomed. and internationalqualifications Access coursesandotherUK/EU website fordetails. Advanced entry:Pleaseconsult Minimum entry:Bsingradedunit. Scottish HNC/HND: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 35 IB Diploma: ABB GCE A-levels: ABB SQA Adv. Highers: THREE-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 2ENTRY – DDM BTEC (Level3): 30 IB Diploma: BBB GCE A-levels: AABBB –bytheendofS6 AABB –bytheendofS5 SQA Highers: FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 1ENTRY – TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE:N200 stir.ac.uk/UGMAN The GuardianUniversityGuide2021 FOR MANAGEMENT 3RD INSCOTLAND confidently translateideasintoaction. and havethecommunicationskillsto critical thinking,teamworkandleadership, You willalsodeveloppersonalskillsin of managementsoftwaresolutions. and evaluatealternativeplansusingavariety the analyticalskillsneededtosolveproblems and structuresoforganisations,develop You willlearnabouttheinternalfunctions manager inmodern,data-richbusinesses. skills, whicharecriticaltobecominganeffective environments andanalyticaldecision-making understanding ofcomplexcompetitive The coursewillequipyouwithabroad (Research ExcellenceFramework2014). the UKforBusinessandManagement School isrankedamongthetop25in The UniversityofStirlingManagement Business Studies (N100) This coursecanbecombinedwith: COURSE COMBINATIONS • • • • • • • you prepareforenteringtheworkplace. module inSemester6or8,whichhelps Professional DevelopmentandPractice every stageofyourstudies,includingthe develop appropriatework-relatedskillsat You willhavemanyopportunitiesto Managers; andEconomicsforManagers. electives inAccountingandFinancefor Innovation Managementaswellearly electives inBusinessAnalyticsand You arealsoencouragedtotakeadvanced and StrategicManagement. Business/Ethics; ProjectManagement; Leadership andManagement;Responsible They include:OperationsManagement; required ofallstudentsmanagement. provide thetheory,applicationandkeyskills In Semesters3-7,compulsorycoremodules Management. from BusinessStudiesandHumanResource Modules aretaughtalongsidestudents An Introduction. and TheManagementChallenge– Business Environment–AnIntroduction; Management, andinclude:TheGlobal a broadgroundinginBusinessand Semesters 1and2willprovideyouwith COURSE CONTENT • Our graduateshavefoundemploymentas: Airways andMarksSpencer. Enterprise Cars,HiltonHotels,British Bank ofScotland,NHS,LloydsBank, our ManagementgraduatesincludeIBM, Organisations thathaverecentlyrecruited offering specialistanalyticalskills. while othershavejoinedconsultancies analysis andbusinessroles– management, projectrisk for awiderangeofroles,includinggeneral Our Managementgraduatesareindemand CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Warehouse Managers Team Leaders Retail Managers Project ServicesManagers Investment Directors Data Analysts Company Secretaries Business Consultants United ArabEmirates Ras AlKhaimahCampus, Also taughtat: 81 MARINE BIOLOGY M BSc (Hons)

Fascinated by our oceans? Then study FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES the unique problems and solutions COURSE CONTENT of the specialised plants and animals Semesters 1-4 will cover Biology and that exist in this amazing physical Marine Science modules, including: Our UCAS CODE: C160 and chemical environment. Blue Planet; Science of Diving; Our Thirsty Our course is truly multidisciplinary. It draws Planet; and Evolution and Genetics. TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS on other Biology disciplines, including During Semesters 5-8, Honours students YEAR 1 ENTRY – Ecology and the physical and environmental take modules including: Changing Oceans; FOUR-YEAR HONOURS sciences, to understand a habitat that covers Aquaculture; and Marine Systematics and SQA Highers: around 71 percent of the earth’s surface. AABB – by the end of S5 Taxonomy modules, plus option modules AAAB – by the end of S6 The programme enables students to understand including Animal Physiology and Microbiology. the form, function and dynamics of aquatic GCE A-levels: Marine Biology is not available as a combined systems, specifically marine systems, and BBB Honours degree, but it shares a common understand the biology, ecology, taxonomy IB Diploma: foundation with Aquaculture, so you have and management of organisms inhabiting 30 the option to take a degree in Aquaculture these systems. Students will gain knowledge BTEC (Level 3): until the end of Semester 5. DDM of diving science and other underwater Essential subjects: techniques, and understand their importance in To include one of Biology, Chemistry, a professional capacity. Practical work ensures Mathematics or Physics. students can translate theory into practice. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES YEAR 2 ENTRY – Through the Study Abroad scheme, our Our students are sought after in relevant THREE-YEAR HONOURS students often spend part of Year 3 studying areas of employment in both public and SQA Adv. Highers: in places such as the USA (including Hawaii private sectors, such as environmental ABB and California), Canada or Australia. protection, environmental impact assessment, GCE A-levels: environmental and conservation fields, ABB The final year of study involves an pollution control, water companies, tourism, IB Diploma: independent research project, often carried fisheries management, governmental 35 out with external organisations. Overseas regulatory departments and the fast- Essential subjects: projects in Semester 8 are encouraged and growing aquaculture sector. To include Biology and one of have previously been located throughout Environmental Science, Geography Europe, North and South America, the In addition, there is a wide range of more or Geology. Indian subcontinent, Asia and Oceania. general graduate employment, such as with biotechnological companies, bioinformatics, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Our world-leading Institute of Aquaculture health sciences sales, the food industry, and Scottish HNC/HND: is a recipient of the UK’s most prestigious marketing, science journalism and teaching. Minimum entry: Bs in graded academic honour – the Queen’s Anniversary unit and the qualification Prize – and the largest of its kind in the A second degree (MSc or PhD) will often be should be Science related. world, with an excellent international required for career advancement to more Advanced entry: Please consult reputation in teaching, research, innovation senior research posts, and many of our website for details. and consultancy. We collaborate with graduates go on to pursue further study. academic research institutions throughout Access courses and other UK/EU Europe and beyond, including Spain, Our graduates have found employment as: and international qualifications China, Brazil, Norway and Thailand. • Environmental Engineers are also welcomed. As part of Stirling’s UK City Region Deal, • Marine Biology Technicians ADDITIONAL INFORMATION £17 million for a new Institute of Aquaculture • Marine Biotechnologists/Ecologists General entry requirements and Global Aquatic Food Security facility • Marine Ecology Consultants and Researchers apply – see pages 111-113. has been recently announced. • Marine Policy Experts • Oil Spill Response Specialists Widening access students may Additional student costs are kept as low as • Reef Restoration Project Managers be eligible for an adjusted offer possible, but include the purchase of a lab entry – see page 114. coat and some personal lab kit, as well as contribution towards field course costs.

This course is not available stir.ac.uk/UGMBIO as a combined degree. M STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL BA (Hons) MARKETING 82 entry –seepage114. be eligibleforanadjustedoffer Widening accessstudentsmay apply –seepages111-113. General entryrequirements ADDITIONAL INFORMATION are alsowelcomed. and internationalqualifications Access coursesandotherUK/EU website fordetails. Advanced entry:Pleaseconsult Minimum entry:Bsingradedunit. Scottish HNC/HND: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 35 IB Diploma: ABB GCE A-levels: ABB SQA Adv. Highers: THREE-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 2ENTRY – DDM BTEC (Level3): 30 IB Diploma: BBB GCE A-levels: AABBB –bytheendofS6 AABB –bytheendofS5 SQA Highers: FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 1ENTRY – TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE:N500 stir.ac.uk/UGMKT The CompleteUniversityGuide2021 IN THEUK AND TOP10 FOR MARKETING 2ND INSCOTLAND international perspectiveofthecourse. society. Thiscontributestothecurrent analytics; andconsumers,culture areas, suchasdigitalmarketing;marketing have anactiveinterestinparticulartopic reflect thespecialistexpertiseofstaff,who The teachingoptionsavailableonthiscourse of modulesthatarerequiredfortheCIM. and graduatesgainexemptionsinthenumber highly soughtafterbyemployers.Ourstudents through theCIMGraduateGateway,whichare opportunity togainprofessionalqualifications Institute ofMarketing,whichgivesstudentsthe The courseisaccreditedbytheChartered and carefullydesignedcommunications. using strategicthinking,businessacumen they canidentifyandsatisfycustomerneeds do. Ithelpsorganisationsworkouthow Marketing isatthecentreofwhatbusinesses may betherightdegree foryou. with creative intuition,thenMarketing them. Ifyoucombinelogicalanalysis deliver whattheywantinorder tokeep identifies itscustomersandstrivesto and everysuccessfulbusinesscorrectly Every businesshasendusersorcustomers (N5R4); orSports Studies(NC56). (LN35); Psychology(CN85);Spanish (MN15); MarketingandSociology Resource Management(NN65);Law Media (PN35);French (N5R1);Human (NN25); Economics(NL51);Film and Accountancy (NN45);BusinessStudies This coursecanbecombinedwith: COURSE COMBINATIONS

you prepareforenteringtheworkplace. Practice moduleinSemester8,whichhelps option oftheProfessionalDevelopmentand every stageofyourstudies,includingthe develop appropriatework-relatedskillsat You willhavenumerousopportunitiesto you withcurrent‘live’businesspractices. Retail Consultancyprojectdesignedtoengage You willalsoundertakeaMarketingand from currentmarketingactivities. Age; alongwithelectivemodulesdrawn Consumers; DeliveringValueintheDigital Semesters 5-8modulesinclude:Understanding into Semester3. candidates whocanexpectaseamlesstransition Year 2entryisavailableforsuitablyqualified will alsochoosefourelectivemodules. your understandingofmarketing,andyou - AnIntroduction.Semesters3-4willfurther Introduction; andTheManagementChallenge include: TheGlobalBusinessEnvironment-An other Managementstudents.Thesemodules related modules,whichwillbetaughtalongside marketing andabackgroundinbusiness- Semesters 1-2willprovidefundamentalsof COURSE CONTENT • • • • • • • • • Our graduateshavefoundemploymentas: career inawiderangeofsectors. career ortoamoregeneralmanagement become yourentrytoaspecialisedmarketing most walksoflife,aMarketingdegreecan As youracquiredskillshaveapplicationsin government andnon-profitorganisations. valued inindustry,commerce,education, professional skillsthatareincreasingly range ofanalytical,problem-solvingand Marketing studentsacquireacomprehensive CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Search EngineOptimizationSpecialists Public RelationsManagers Project Managers Product Managers Marketing Managers Digital MarketingSpecialists Commercial Managers Business Owners Brand CommunicationsManagers Institute ofManagement (SIM),Singapore. course mayalsobe studiedattheSingapore The combinedSports StudiesandMarketing 83 MATHEMATICS M BSc (Hons)

Do you enjoy numbers the way others FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES enjoy music, poetry or art? Mathematical COURSE CONTENT training develops specific skills and In Semesters 1-4, you will take Mathematics broad analytical expertise, which are plus two other subjects. Material covered at UCAS CODE: G100 valued across all professions. There is secondary level is reviewed and applied before also a particular demand for graduates being developed further, ensuring a smooth who not only have quantitative skills, TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS transition from a school teaching approach but also know how to use them. YEAR 1 ENTRY – to a university one. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS Our course delivers that sought-after You will take core modules in: Calculus of SQA Highers: combination – through our teaching style, One and Several Variables; Vectors, Matrices, ABBB – by the end of S5 and our focus on real-world applications of Complex Numbers and their Application in AABB – by the end of S6 both mathematical and statistical techniques. Geometry and Systems Theory; Statistics and GCE A-levels: For example, you will use the mathematics Probability; and Analysis. You can also opt BBB computing laboratories as an integral part to take an additional mathematics module in IB Diploma: of your learning process, making your study Discrete Structures. 30 as much experimental as theoretical. BTEC (Level 3): In Semesters 5-8, the Mathematics Honours Our maths teachers provide a stimulating and DDM course covers a broad range of skills. supportive learning environment, and we have Essential subjects: Advanced modules cover the following key a strong and active research group. Its primary To include Mathematics areas: advanced real and complex analysis; interest is the application of mathematics to YEAR 2 ENTRY – functional analysis; mathematical techniques biology, economics and life sciences, and we THREE-YEAR HONOURS for solving a wide range of problems, and offer combined Honours degrees in the relevant SQA Adv. Highers: the theory underlying these mathematical disciplines. ABB techniques; and model building. This will GCE A-levels: The BSc Mathematics covers the same areas of include projects that allow further development ABB mathematics as the BSc Applied Mathematics, of skills in areas of mathematics. IB Diploma: but specialises in more areas of pure 35 mathematics in Years 3 and 4. Essential subjects: To include Mathematics. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OTHER QUALIFICATIONS There is a growing need for graduates with Scottish HNC/HND: mathematical skills in business, research and Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND the sciences. This course provides both the Advanced entry: Please consult FOR MATHEMATICS theoretical background and the quantitative website for details. The Guardian University Guide 2021 skills you need to solve real-world problems. Access courses and other UK/EU Our graduates have found employment as: and international qualifications • Actuarial Analysts are also welcomed. • Chartered Accountants ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Data Analysts General entry requirements • Data Scientists apply – see pages 111-113. • Investment Analysts • Research Scientists Widening access students may • Secondary School Teachers be eligible for an adjusted offer • Statisticians entry – see page 114. • Systems Developers

COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Accountancy (GN14); Biology (CG11); Computing Science (G4G1); Economics (GL11); Environmental Science (F9G1); Finance (GN13); French (GR11); Professional Education (GX11); Professional Education/Computing stir.ac.uk/UGMTS Science (GX91); or Psychology (CG81). 84 M MATHEMATICS - APPLIED MATHEMATICS BSc (Hons)

Mathematics is not just about knowledge and numbers. It’s about gaining COURSE CONTENT transferable skills such as critical thinking, In Semesters 1-4, you will take Mathematics problem solving, analysis of data/ plus two other subjects. Material covered at UCAS CODE: G120 information, experimental and project secondary level is reviewed and applied before design, as well as communication and being developed further, ensuring a smooth teamwork skills that will make you a TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS transition from a school teaching approach desirable candidate to employers. YEAR 1 ENTRY – to a university one. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS As part of the course you will have the You will take core modules in: Calculus of SQA Highers: opportunity to use the mathematics computing ABBB – by the end of S5 One and Several Variables; Vectors, Matrices,

FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES laboratories as an integral part of your Complex Numbers and their Application in AABB – by the end of S6 learning process, making your study as much Geometry and Systems Theory; Statistics and GCE A-levels: experimental as theoretical. BBB Probability; Linear Algebra; and Analysis. You IB Diploma: Our course focuses on the foundation of can also opt to take additional mathematics 30 mathematics and statistics with a strong modules in Discrete Structures and Practical BTEC (Level 3): emphasis on real-world applications. Statistics. The teaching in class is informed by our DDM In Semesters 5-8, the Applied Mathematics internationally recognised research, undertaken Essential subjects: Honours course covers a broad range of skills. by academics who are experts in the field of To include Mathematics Advanced modules cover the following key mathematics and statistics. YEAR 2 ENTRY – areas: mathematical techniques for solving THREE-YEAR HONOURS The BSc Applied Mathematics covers the a wide range of problems, and the theory SQA Adv. Highers: same areas of mathematics as the BSc underlying these mathematical techniques; ABB Mathematics but specialises in more areas model building; statistical data analysis; GCE A-levels: of applied mathematics in Years 3 and 4. multivariate methods and statistical ABB inference. This will include projects that IB Diploma: allow further development of skills in areas 35 of applied mathematics. Essential subjects: To include Mathematics. TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS FOR MATHEMATICS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Scottish HNC/HND: The Guardian University Guide 2021 Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. In business, research and the sciences, Advanced entry: Please consult there is a growing need for graduates with website for details. mathematical skills. This course provides both the theoretical background and the quantitative Access courses and other UK/EU and skills you need to solve real-world problems. international qualifications are also welcomed. Our graduates have found employment as: • Actuarial Analysts ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Chartered Accountants General entry requirements • Data Analysts apply – see pages 111-113. • Data Scientists • Investment Analysts Widening access students may • Research Scientists be eligible for an adjusted offer • Secondary School Teachers entry – see page 114. • Statisticians • Systems Developers COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Accountancy (GN14); Biology (CG11); Computing Science (G4G1); Economics (GL11); Environmental Science (F9G1); Finance (GN13); French (GR11); Professional Education (GX11); Professional Education/Computing stir.ac.uk/UGMAT Science (GX91); or Psychology (CG81).

84 85 MODERN LANGUAGES M BA (Hons)

Modern Languages encompasses the study At the end of Year 2, you will continue to FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES of both French and Spanish. While English specialise in Business Studies, as well as may be an international language, it is far continuing the study of two languages. from the only one. With a long-established European Languages and Psychology (CR89) COMBINED DEGREE ONLY reach across the globe, French and Spanish combines the study of French or Spanish are languages spoken all over the world. with Psychology. Teaching is supported by TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS This is why we study Spanish and French our renowned Psychology department. YEAR 1 ENTRY – from a global perspective at Stirling, exploring French or Spanish and Education is a FOUR-YEAR HONOURS the wide-ranging cultural aspects of both combined Honours degree that allows SQA Highers: languages and pursuing opportunities on offer graduates to teach at either Primary or ABBB – by the end of S5 to study, live and work in other countries. AABB – by the end of S6 Secondary level – see entries on Primary GCE A-levels: In Semester 6, Honours students spend a and Secondary Education respectively. BBB period of residence abroad, studying at a International Politics and Languages (RL92) IB Diploma: university or business school in France, Spain, builds on the importance of global politics. 30 Morocco, Switzerland, Quebec or Latin BTEC (Level 3): America. Additionally, eligible students will For the majority of modern language degrees, DDM have the option of spending a year abroad there is a compulsory period of Study Abroad. Essential subjects: as a language assistant between Semesters For full details, please see specific course entry. To apply for a combined degree 4-5 via a British Council-run scheme. with French and Spanish, you Students who study both languages will will require one of these need to fulfil the minimum residence languages at Higher (B) or CAREER OPPORTUNITIES requirement for their second language. A-level (B) or equivalent. Language graduates are confident ADDITIONAL INFORMATION communicators and highly sought after General entry requirements by employers. The combination of subjects apply – see pages 111-113. TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND available with either French or Spanish, FOR MODERN or in some cases both, allows students LANGUAGES AND to go on to a wide variety of careers. Our graduates have found employment as: LINGUISTICS • Broadcast Journalists The Guardian University Guide 2021 • Diplomatic Service Officers • English-as-a-Foreign-Language Teachers • International Aid or Development Workers • Interpreters • Logistics and Distribution Managers COURSE CONTENT • Marketing Executives We recognise that you may not have studied • Patent Examiners a language before. That is why we enable • Sales Executives you to start your study of French or Spanish • Secondary School Teachers from a beginner's level, as well as from an • Tour Managers advanced level. During Year 2, both streams • Translators merge and students graduate at the end of their degree with advanced language skills. Modern Languages and Business (NT19) combines the study of French or Spanish with Management.

COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Modern Languages and Business (NT19); European Languages and Psychology (CR89); French and Education (Secondary) (RX11); French with Spanish and Education (Secondary) (RXD1); Education (Primary) with specialism in Modern Languages (XR18); International Management Studies with stir.ac.uk/UGMLG European Languages and Society (N2R9); International Politics and Languages (RL92). N FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND SPORT BSc/BSc (Hons) NURSING 86 entry –seepage114. be eligibleforanadjustedoffer Widening accessstudentsmay or equivalentrequired. 5 (C),Intermediate2GCSE(B/6) English StandardGrade(3),National GCSE (C/4)orequivalentrequired. National 5(C),Intermediate2 Mathematics StandardGrade(3), ADDITIONAL INFORMATION website fordetails. Advanced entry:Pleaseconsult should beSciencerelated. unit andthequalification Minimum entry:Bsingraded Scottish HNC/HND: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Mathematics orPhysics. To include one of Biology, Chemistry, Essential subjects: DMM BTEC (Level3): 32 IB Diploma: BBC GCE A-levels: BBBB –byendofS6 SQA Highers: UCAS CODE:B750 FOUR-YEAR (HONS)DEGREE MMM BTEC (Level3): 28 IB Diploma: CCC GCE A-levels: BBB –byendofS6 SQA Highers: UCAS CODE:B740 THREE-YEAR DEGREE TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS stir.ac.uk/UGHAN BSc (Hons) stir.ac.uk/UGNUR BSc ( ADULT ) National StudentSurvey2020 IN ADULTNURSING COURSE SATISFACTION TOP 5INTHEUKFOR 2ND INSCOTLANDAND end ofYear4. and theirHonoursdegreeatthe required finalplacement,achievingregistration their NursingandMidwiferyCouncil(NMC) additional modules,includingadissertationand In theirfinalyear,Honoursstudentscomplete carry outanadditionalplacementmodule. their course.Afterthatpoint,Honoursstudents students forthefirsttwo-and-a-halfyearsof programme structureastheBScNursing BSc (Hons)Nursingstudentsfollowthesame BSc (Hons) a rangeofcontemporarycaresettings. compassionately, ethicallyandeffectivelyin attributes necessarytopractisesafely, having acquiredtheknowledge,skillsand health andsocialcareenvironment– you toworkinacomplexanddynamic The aimofthecourseistofullyprepare have thehighestqualitystudentexperience. are committedtoensuringthatourstudents publications. Ouracademicandpracticestaff nursing practiceandawealthofworld-class and establishedresearchrecords,expertisein group ofworld-leadingacademicswithstrong Health SciencesandSportisdeliveredbya Pre-registration NursingintheFacultyof nurse intheadultfieldofpractice. and professional registration asa BSc orafour-year BSc(Hons)degree, that willresult ineitherathree-year and contemporarynursingeducation This courseprovides aninnovative as acombineddegree. This courseisnotavailable • • • • • • • • apply foraninternationalplacement. area. Youwillalsohavetheopportunityto the patternsofpracticeorservice both dayandnightshiftstocoincidewith theory intopractice.Studentswillwork students willhavetheopportunitytoput range ofhealthandsocialcareorganisations, Through ourpartnershipswithadiverse health andsocialcarewillalsobeafocus. to fosterqualityandinnovationwithin leadership andmanagementskillsneeded and demandingsituations.Developingthe person-centred nursingcareinmorecomplex of nursing,andprogresstowardsdelivering You willbeintroducedtothefundamentals 50 percenttheoryandpractice. Each yearmeetstheNMCrequirementof the bestinpatient-centredcare. professionals worktogethertobringabout gain aholisticunderstandingofhowhealthcare Nursing studentsforpartofthecourseto You willstudyalongsideMentalHealth COURSE CONTENT • hold withinthehealthcaresectorinclude: Some examplesoftherolesourgraduates progress topostgraduatestudies. to consolidatetheirlearning,whileothers Some ofourgraduatesfocusinitiallyonpractice best-possible patientcareinarangeofsettings. of amodernprofession,andtoprovidethe of Stirlingwillprepareyoutomeettheneeds An AdultNursingdegreefromtheUniversity CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course is the beginning of a career that involves ongoing professional development. Career options may include working in acute units, in the community or in specialist areas such as forensic psychiatry, alcohol or substance misuse or psychological therapy. Some of our graduates focus initially on practice to consolidate their learning, while others progress to postgraduate studies. Some examples of the roles our graduates hold within the health and social care sector include: • COURSE CONTENT alongside Adult Nursing You will study course, to gain an students for part of the health and social understanding of how together to bring care professionals work care. about the best in patient-centred requirement of Each year meets the NMC 50 percent practice. 50 percent theory and to the fundamentals You will be introduced onto specialist of nursing and progress nursing such as areas of mental health dementia trauma informed approaches, of relationship smart, therapeutic skills formulation. building, assessment and Through our partnerships with a diverse range of health and social care organisations, students will have the opportunity to put theory into practice. Students will work both day and night shifts to coincide with the patterns of the practice or service area. You will also have the opportunity to apply for an international placement. • • • • • • ) This course is not available as a combined degree. TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND FOR NURSING The Guardian University Guide 2021 BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) Nursing students follow the same programme structure as the BSc Nursing for the first two-and-a-half years of their course. After that point, Honours students carry out an additional placement module. In their final year, Honours students complete additional modules including a dissertation and their NMC-required final placement, achieving registration and their Honours degree at the end of Year 4. This course provides an innovative provides This course nursing education and contemporary a three-year in either that will result degree, BSc (Hons) BSc or a four-year nurse as a registration and professional field of practice. in the mental health your practice will As a mental health nurse, with service focus on establishing relationships bring about an users and carers, to help they might cope with understanding of how health and wellbeing, alterations in their mental for recovery. thus maximising their potential course will prepare Our Mental Health Nursing of a modern profession you to meet the needs patient care. and provide the best-possible You will leave us as a confident and capable practitioner, fully equipped to register with the a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and join healthcare team upon graduation. MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL (

stir.ac.uk/UGHMN BSc stir.ac.uk/UGNMH BSc (Hons) Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. English Standard Grade (3), National 5 (C), Intermediate 2 (C), GCSE (B/6) or equivalent required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Mathematics Standard Grade (3), National 5 (C), Intermediate 2 (C), GCSE (C/4) or equivalent required. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit and the qualification should be Science related. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. FOUR-YEAR (HONS) DEGREE UCAS CODE: B770 SQA Highers: BBBB – by end of S6 GCE A-levels: BBC IB Diploma: 32 BTEC (Level 3): DMM Essential subjects: Chemistry, Biology, of one include To Mathematics or Physics. UCAS CODE: B760 SQA Highers: BBB – by end of S6 GCE A-levels: CCC IB Diploma: 28 BTEC (Level 3): MMM TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS THREE-YEAR DEGREE

NURSING NURSING (Hons) BSc/BSc P FACULTYFACULTY OF HEALTH OF ARTS SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES AND SPORT BSc PARAMEDIC SCIENCE 88 entry –seepage114. be eligibleforanadjustedoffer Widening accessstudentsmay website fordetails. Advanced entry:Pleaseconsult Minimum entry:Bsingradedunit. Scottish HNC/HND: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Mathematics orPhysics. To include one of Biology, Chemistry, Essential subjects: DMM BTEC (Level3): 30 IB Diploma: BBC GCE A-levels: BBBB –byendofS6 SQA Highers: UCAS CODE:B780 YEAR 1ENTRY -THREE-YEARDEGREE TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS stir.ac.uk/UGPARA LEARNING EXPERIENCES. BEST PRACTICEBASEDEDUCATION THAT OURCOURSEOFFERSYOUTHE PARTNER NHSBOARDSTOENSURE AMBULANCE SERVICEANDOUR WE WORKWITHTHESCOTTISH clinical expectationsforparamedicpractice. etc. Eachplacementisdesignedtoreflectthe Emergency Departments,Cardiology,Maternity providers. Thiswillincludeplacementsto non ambulanceplacementswithacutehospital with theScottishAmbulanceServiceand50% You willreceive50%paramedicplacements services andhealthsocialcare. to otherdisciplinessuchastheemergency the rolesofparamedicandhowtheyrelate range ofdynamiccaresettings,experiencing building skills.You'llactivelyparticipateina leadership, communicationandrelationship skills willincludeclinicaldecision-making, and addresstheirimmediateneeds.These attributes toworkautonomouslywithpeople has therequiredknowledge,skills,valuesand prepare youasaprofessionalgraduatewho Our BScParamedicSciencedegreewill COURSE CONTENT following successfulcompletionofthecourse. Health andCareProfessionsCouncil(HCPC) you toapplyregisterasaparamedicwiththe necessary knowledgeandskillsneededtoenable The aimofthecourseistoequipyouwith of emergencyandnon-emergencysituations. as theydeploytheirskillsinanincreasingrange evolving withinthemodernhealthcaresystem The roleofacontemporaryparamedicisrapidly for theirresearchintoout-of-hospitalcare. education whoarerecognisedinternationally Our BScdegreeisdeliveredbyexpertsinhealth healthcare environment. working inacontinuouslychanging rewarding career asaparamedic This coursewillprepare youfora as acombineddegree. This courseisnotavailable • • • • • • • such as: Career opportunitiesincludespecialistroutes • • • who specialisein: (SORT)/Hazardous AreaResponseTeams(HART) Service SpecialOperationsResponseTeams can applytoworkwithintheNHSAmbulance With furtherin-serviceeducation,paramedics ambulance clinicians. sensitive 999callsandsupportotherfront-line Unit (PRU)wheretheyattendthemore exist withinasinglecrewedParamedicResponse and knowledge.However,furtheropportunities newly qualifiedparamedicdevelopstheirskills to formthetraditionalfoundationonwhicha The double-crewedambulancerolecontinues CAREER OPPORTUNITIES management Mass-casualty andmulti-casualtyincident Emergency ResponseTeam(MERT). Force, RoyalNavyandBritishArmyMedical UK armedforcesincludingtheRoyalAir Education Officers Ambulance CommunityTrainingand Managers Ambulance OfficersandAreaService Aviation andHelicopterParamedics Critical CareParamedics Primary CarePractitioners Terrorist-related incidents Water rescue Nuclear incidents Chemical, Biological,Radiologicaland P FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES 89 Newspaper Journalists Barristers Local Government Officers Marketing Executives Paralegals Psychotherapists Higher Education and Secondary Schools Health Service Managers Recruitment Consultants Civil Service Fast-Streamers Solicitors Teachers in Further Education, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES In Semesters 5-8, you will take optional In Semesters 5-8, you will highly valued by employers, who recognise In Year 4, there are opportunities for including Scottish Enterprise, BAE Systems, Deveaux, Australian Government, UK is it to be a person? Are we responsible person? Are we responsible is it to be a Police Scotland and a local high school. Philosophy is an academic discipline that is Ethics; Philosophy of Language; Philosophy of Ethics; Philosophy of Language; working for a number of leading organisations, working for a number of leading organisations, works by Plato, Hobbes, Mill and Sartre. works by Plato, Hobbes, Knowledge and Reality; Environmental Knowledge and Reality; Our graduates find employment as: Our Philosophy graduates are currently for what we do? Can we be motivated by do? Can we be motivated for what we that philosophy graduates are strong analytical that philosophy graduates are strong analytical thinkers, capable of presenting material the individual and society, looking at the individual and society, to key metaphysical and ethical issues. What and ethical issues. to key metaphysical modules from a broad list, including: modules from a broad Government, Justice Publishing, Aegon, anything other than our own self-interest? anything other than our explored. and some ethical implications examination of the relationship between examination of the relationship clearly and succinctly with cogent argument. of a particular topic, theme or book. Science; Political Philosophy and Aesthetics. directed independent study, including dissertation projects and supervised study These and other topics will be considered These and other topics • • • • • • • • • • • ‘From Plato to Existentialism’ is a philosophical ‘From Plato to Existentialism’ ‘Mind, Value and Reality’ is an introduction and Reality’ is an introduction ‘Mind, Value COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Computing Science (GV45); Criminology (MV95); English Studies (QV35); Film and Media (VP53); History (VV15); Politics (RV15); French Politics and Economics (L0V0); (LV25); Education/Religious Professional Studies (VX53); Psychology (CV85); or Religious Studies (VV56). COURSE CONTENT I do, but why do I do the things I do? do I do the things I do, but why of my upbringing, I do them because I have any control over what I do?” over what I have any control In Semesters 1-3, you can take three modules In Semesters 1-3, you can take three modules knowledge, mind and body, freedom in Philosophy (two of which are compulsory) is the activity of thinking seriously, creatively is the activity of thinking philosophical problems and issues: ‘Philosophy: philosophical problems and issues: ‘Philosophy: What is it all about?’ is an introduction to way to sharpen and improve your mind. yourself at some point in your life. Philosophy yourself at some point which I have no control. If they If which I have no control. my circumstances and my biological and my circumstances over things make-up. But these are determine what I do, how can determine what I do, three philosophy modules focus on central that you have asked a question like this that you have asked a question and determinism, morality and justice. as well as modules in other subjects. All and carefully about these, and similar, and carefully about these, central philosophical problems concerning only fascinating in itself, but also an excellent only fascinating in itself, questions that philosophers ask. It is possible questions that philosophers this activity is not questions. Engaging in Times and Sunday Times Good and Sunday Times Times University Guide 2021 3RD IN SCOTLAND AND TOP 15 IN THE UK FOR PHILOSOPHY This is just one example of the kind of This is just one example “I think that I am in control of what I am in control “I think that

stir.ac.uk/UGPHIL IB Diploma: IB Diploma: FOUR-YEAR HONOURS be eligible for an adjusted offer DDM BBB Essential subjects: BTEC (Level 3): Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Scottish HNC/HND: SQA Adv. Highers: SQA Adv. SQA Highers: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Widening access students may GCE A-levels: GCE A-levels: TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE: V500 THREE-YEAR HONOURS General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. and international qualifications are also welcomed. entry – see page 114. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YEAR 1 ENTRY – YEAR 1 ENTRY YEAR 2 ENTRY – YEAR 2 ENTRY 35 30 Access courses and other UK/EU ABB ABB ABBB – by the end of S5 AABB – by the end of S6

To include Philosophy. PHILOSOPHY BA (Hons) P FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES BA (Hons) POLITICS 90 entry –seepage114. be eligibleforanadjustedoffer Widening accessstudentsmay apply –seepages111-113. General entryrequirements ADDITIONAL INFORMATION also welcomed. and internationalqualificationsare Access coursesandotherUK/EU website fordetails. Advanced entry:Pleaseconsult Minimum entry:Bsingradedunit. Scottish HNC/HND: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Politics orModernStudies. To includePolitics,Governmentand Essential subjects: 35 IB Diploma: ABB GCE A-levels: ABB SQA Adv. Highers: THREE-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 2ENTRY – DDM BTEC (Level3): 30 IB Diploma: BBB GCE A-levels: AABBB –bytheendofS6 AABB –bytheendofS5 SQA Highers: FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 1ENTRY – TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE:L200 stir.ac.uk/UGPOL University Guide2021 Times andSundayTimes Good UK FORPOLITICS AND TOP1OINTHE 2ND INSCOTLAND and meetingthegraderequirements. in Semester6,subjecttopassinganinterview offers youtheopportunitytostudyinSweden department attheUniversityofGothenburg our exchangeprogrammewiththePolitics range ofUniversity-wideStudyAbroadoptions, In additiontobeingableparticipateina research-led approachtoteaching. and ourstudentsbenefitfromastrong, Our Politicsdivisionishighlyregarded, lives atregional,nationalandgloballevels. ideologies andpoliciesthatimpactpeople’s awareness ofthedifferentpoliticalsystems, Studying thissubjectwillincreaseyour organisational andculturallevels. beliefs andmotivationsatindividual, enabling theirunderstandingofothers’ their decisions,guidingalliancesand lives –shapingtheiropinions,informing Politics permeateseveryaspectofpeople’s Social Policy (LL24); or Sociology (LL23). Economics (L0V0);Psychology(LC28); Philosophy (LV25); Philosophyand Studies(PL52);Law(ML12); Journalism Professional Education(LX21); (LR21); History(LV21); History/ (FL92); FilmandMedia(PL32);French Studies (QL32);Environmental Science (ML92); Economics(LL12);English Business Studies(LN21);Criminology This coursecanbecombinedwith: COURSE COMBINATIONS • • • • • • and afinal-yearPoliticsdissertation. the Semester6module,ResearchMethods, Single HonoursPoliticsstudentscomplete Democracy andReferendums.Inaddition, The PoliticsoftheMiddleEast;andDirect as: HumanRightsinInternationalPolitics; a widerangeofmoduleoptions,such In Semesters5-8,youcanchoosefrom Thinkers; andComparativePolitics. Semester 4modulesinclude:GreatPolitical to InternationalPolitics. Political ConceptsandIdeas;Introduction modules: ThePoliticsoftheBritishIsles; Semesters 1-3coverthestudyofthreecore plus twoothersubjects. In Semesters1-3,youwilltakePolitics, COURSE CONTENT • Our graduateshavefoundemploymentas: and bothresearchrepresentativepolitics. as thecivilservice,journalism,law,teaching successful incommerceandindustry,aswell transferable skills,whichiswhytheybecome Our graduateshavedevelopedthese clearly, bothverballyandinwriting. and solveproblems;communicate effective time-managementskills;organise information; workindependently;develop ability to:criticallyevaluatedataand to manyemployers.Theseincludethe and analyticalskills,whichareinvaluable to developintellectual,communication Degree coursesinPoliticsencourageyou CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Public RelationsAccountExecutives Public AffairsConsultants Political Journalists Political Assistants Members ofParliament Government SocialResearchOfficers Diplomatic ServiceOfficers P FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES 91 Civil Service Fast-Streamers Government Social Research Officers Politicians' Assistants Public Affairs Consultants Public Researchers

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The study of International Politics equips you with intellectual and analytical skills that are attractive to many employers. These include: the ability to critically evaluate data and information; work independently; develop effective time-management skills; organise and solve problems; and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Having developed these transferable skills, Stirling Politics graduates work in commerce and industry, as well as the civil service, journalism, law, teaching and within politics in both research and representative capacities. Our graduates have found employment as: • COURSE CONTENT 1-3, you will take Politics, In Semesters plus two other subjects. five core Semesters 1-4 will cover Politics of the modules including: The to International British Isles; Introduction Politics. Politics; and Comparative study at least five In Semesters 5-8, you will including: Human International Politics modules, and The Politics Rights in International Politics; EU in Times of Crisis; of the Middle East; The Global Environment; Political Economy and the Approaches to Political Islam; and Critical you must European Security. In addition, complete the Semester 6 module, Research Methods, and a final year International Politics dissertation. • • • • ) This course can be combined with: or Spanish) (RL92). Languages (French COURSE COMBINATIONS Times and Sunday Times Good and Sunday Times Times University Guide 2021 2ND IN SCOTLAND AND TOP 10 IN THE UK FOR POLITICS If you are contemplating a future in a future contemplating If you are to of politics, you will need the world alliances, issues of power, understand of peace, the workings conflict and and the processes influential organisations international decision-making. surrounding we worry if this sounds daunting; Don’t confident and well- will help you to build a all of the above and rounded knowledge of division is highly much more. Our Politics benefit from a regarded, and our students to teaching. strong, research-led approach to participate in a In addition to being able Study Abroad options, range of University-wide with the Politics our exchange programme department at the University of Gothenburg offers you the opportunity to study in Sweden in Semester 6, subject to passing an interview and meeting the grade requirements. INTERNATIONAL (

stir.ac.uk/UGIPO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. SQA Adv. Highers: SQA Adv. ABB GCE A-levels: ABB IB Diploma: 35 Essential subjects: To include Politics, Government and Politics or Modern Studies. YEAR 2 ENTRY – YEAR 2 ENTRY THREE-YEAR HONOURS SQA Highers: AABB – by the end of S5 S6 AABBB – by the end of GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS – YEAR 1 ENTRY FOUR-YEAR HONOURS UCAS CODE: L240 POLITICS POLITICS BA (Hons) P FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES BA (Hons) POLITICS, PHILOSOPHYANDECONOMICS:PPE 92 entry –seepage114. be eligibleforanadjustedoffer Widening accessstudentsmay apply –seepages111-113. General entryrequirements ADDITIONAL INFORMATION also welcomed. and internationalqualificationsare Access coursesandotherUK/EU website fordetails. Advanced entry:Pleaseconsult Minimum entry:Bsingradedunit. Scottish HNC/HND: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS and Economics. To includePolitics,Philosophy Essential subjects: 35 IB Diploma: ABB GCE A-levels: ABB SQA Adv. Highers: THREE-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 2ENTRY – DDM BTEC (Level3): 30 IB Diploma: BBB GCE A-levels: AABBB –bytheendofS6 AABB –bytheendofS5 SQA Highers: FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 1ENTRY – TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE:L0V0 stir.ac.uk/UGPPE The GuardianUniversityGuide2021 FOR ECONOMICS AND TOP5INTHEUK 2ND INSCOTLAND University Guide2021 Times andSundayTimes Good UK FORPOLITICS AND TOP1OINTHE 2ND INSCOTLAND University Guide2021 Times andSundayTimes Good UK FORPHILOSOPHY AND TOP15INTHE 3RD INSCOTLAND modern societiesandeconomies. and solvethecomplexproblemsfacing curious studentwhoseekstounderstand This courseisidealforanintellectually social scienceswillbeofgreat value. knowledge inthehumanitiesand career,or journalistic background business, civilservice,voluntarysector Whether youare aimingforapolitical, as acombineddegree. This courseisnotavailable • • • • • • • • • • • • covers atleasttwoofthesubjectareas. you haveacquiredinadissertationthat you willbringtogetherthedifferentskills Politics respectively.Inyourfinalyear, see entriesonEconomics,Philosophyand Semesters 7-8offerfurtherspecialisation– in twoofthethreesubjectareas. enable youtoprogressivelyspecialise one ofourthreePPEstreams,whichwill From semester5onwardsyouwillchoose - IntermediateMacroeconomics. Philosophy -MoralTheory;andEconomics in: Politics-GreatPoliticalThinkers; Semesters 4-8willcovercoremodules Philosophy –Whatisitallabout? Isles; IntroductoryMicroeconomics;and 1-3, including:PoliticsoftheBritish You willstudyninemodulesinSemesters COURSE CONTENT • Our graduateshavefoundemploymentas: organisations, thefinancialsectorormedia. public sector,privatecompanies,voluntary market, whetheryouchoosetoworkinthe positioned tosucceedinthegraduatejob will thereforemakesurethatyouarewell- This broad-rangingabilityandunderstanding and moralpressuresondecision-makers. valuable insightintothecultural,intellectual own viewpoints.Youwillalsohavedeveloped enjoying theabilitytoeffectivelyexpressyour will beskilledinargumentevaluation,while societies andhowtheeconomyworks.You process, thebigideasthathaveshapedWestern of politicalinstitutionsandthepolicymaking will graduatewithanin-depthknowledge Having completedyourPPEdegree,you CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Senior Analysts Public RelationsAccountExecutives Public AffairsConsultants Private Bankers Political Journalists Political Assistants Members ofParliament Government SocialResearchOfficers Economists Directors Diplomatic ServiceOfficers Chief Executives Accountants P STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL 93 Accountants Auditors Business Partners Management Accountants Managing Directors

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Accountancy offers a wide choice of careers with organisations in every field, from healthcare and sport to charities and local and national governments. Careers include financial and management accounting, auditing, taxation, consultancy and financial services. Our graduates have found employment as: • COURSE CONTENT will study a year of the course, you In the first to give you a grounding series of core modules more advanced for subsequent stages of will be in Financial studies. These core modules Accounting; Accounting; Management Business Law. Finance; Economics; and develop a more critical In subsequent years, you to your studies. You will and analytical approach Financial Accounting, take modules in Advanced and Employment, and Accounting Information together Applied Management Accounting, Financial Planning, with modules in Personal International Finance, Quantitative Methods, and Financial Analysis, plus modules in Auditing and Taxation. Higher-level skills of critical evaluation, analysis and synthesis are extended in Issues in Accountancy and Critical Analysis of Accountancy and Finance. There will be numerous opportunities to develop your work- related skills at every stage of your studies. The BA (Hons) degree in Professional Accountancy is a three-year Honours degree. Please note that it is NOT accredited by ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland). Students wishing to obtain an ICAS accredited degree should register for the BAcc (Hons) Accountancy or the BAcc (Hons) Accountancy and Finance degree. • • • • This course is not available as a combined degree. Accounting and Finance in Stirling is and Finance in Stirling Accounting (Times and Sunday in Scotland ranked 3rd and University Guide 2021) Times Good high ratings in consistently receives Survey (NSS). the National Student is a three-year The BA Professional Accountancy for students holding Honours degree designed who wish to pursue advanced qualifications The degree provides a career in accountancy. from the professional significant exemption CIMA and CIPFA. examinations of ACCA, degree, you By studying towards this involves the will learn that accountancy of financial preparation and interpretation lenders, information to enable investors, management, employees, government and others to make financial decisions. Times and Sunday Times Good and Sunday Times Times University Guide 2021 3RD IN SCOTLAND AND TOP 15 IN THE UK FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

stir.ac.uk/UGPRA OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded units. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. SQA Advanced Highers: ABB GCE A-levels: ABB IB Diploma: 35 Essential subjects: Preference given to those with Mathematics. TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS THREE-YEAR HONOURS UCAS CODE: N400 PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSIONAL BA (Hons) P FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES BA (Hons)/BSc(Hons) PSYCHOLOGY 94 entry –seepage114. be eligibleforanadjustedoffer Widening accessstudentsmay apply –seepages111-113. General entryrequirements ADDITIONAL INFORMATION also welcomed. and internationalqualificationsare Access coursesandotherUK/EU website fordetails. Advanced entry:Pleaseconsult Minimum entry:Bsingradedunit. Scottish HNC/HND: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS To includePsychology. Essential subjects: 35 IB Diploma: ABB GCE A-levels: ABB SQA Adv. Highers: THREE-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 2ENTRY – DDM BTEC (Level3): 30 IB Diploma: BBB GCE A-levels: AABBB –bytheendofS6 AABB –bytheendofS5 SQA Highers: FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 1ENTRY – TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE–BA(HONS):C801 UCAS CODE–BSc(HONS):C800 stir.ac.uk/UGPSY University Guide2020 Times andSundayTimes Good FOR PSYCHOLOGY TOP 5INSCOTLAND • • • • • individually oringroups,researching: conducting anumberofexperiments, to beinvolvedindesigningand Our coursewillgiveyoutheopportunity commitment tointegratingemployability. innovative, student-ledteachinginitiativesand from theBritishPsychologicalSocietyforour Innovation inPsychologyProgrammes2014 We alsoreceivedtheinauguralAwardfor a nurturinglearningenvironment’. development oftheirstudents,andprovide ‘clearly careaboutthewellbeingand the UK’,andcommendedourstaff,who teaching experienceinPsychologyacross being ‘attheforefrontofstudent-led Psychological Societydescribedusas In ourlastaccreditationreview,theBritish behaviour, thenPsychologyisforyou. If youare interested inthemindandhuman

(CL83); orSports Studies(CC68). (CV85); Politics(LC28);Sociology Mathematics (CG81);Philosophy (NC68); Marketing(CN85); (CP83); HumanResource Management or Spanish(CR89);FilmandMedia (CN81); EnglishStudies(QC38); French Biology (CC18);BusinessStudies This coursecanbecombinedwith: COURSE COMBINATIONS our Kindergarten) Developmental research(including and stereoscopicdisplays) Vision research(includingVR Face research(includingeye-tracking) and heart-ratemonitoring) Health research(includingGSR Human brainimaging(EEGandfNIRS)

• • • • • • • • • • a placementwithlocalemployer. includes anopportunitytotakepartin will buildyouremployabilityskills.Italso variety ofelectivesthatinterestyouand research project,youwillchoosefroma In yourfinalyear,aswellcompletinga cognitive psychologyandneuroscience. differences (includingpersonality);and clinical andhealthpsychology;individual psychology; evolutionary psychology: socialpsychology;developmental covering someofthecoreareas In Semesters5-6,youwilltakemodules Neuroscience andClinicalPsychology. psychology fromtheperspectivesof Health PsychologyIexploresabnormal and BrainBehaviour–Clinical of humanandnon-humancommunication; on TheSocialMindexploresthepsychology different partsofthesubject.Ourmodule designed toemphasisethelinksbetween In Semesters3-4,thetaughtmodulesare Psychology, plustwoothersubjects. and Thinking,AnimalBehaviour,Cognitive Psychology, BrainandBehaviour,Language and behaviour,includingDevelopmental to Psychologyasthescientificstudyofmind Semesters 1-2willincludeanintroduction COURSE CONTENT • Our graduateshavefoundemploymentas: skills, timemanagementandcriticalthinking. numeracy andcomputerliteracy,presentation as interpersonalandcommunicationskills, that arehighlyvaluedbyemployers,such careers. StudyingPsychologydevelopsskills excellent foundationforawiderangeof The breadthofPsychologyprovidesan CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Sport andExercisePsychologists Psychological WellbeingPractitioners Primary CareMentalHealthWorkers Play Therapists Occupational Psychologists Human ResourcesOfficers Health Psychologists Further EducationTeachers Educational andForensicPsychologists Counsellors Clinical Psychologists R FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES 95 Archivists Charity Fundraisers Counsellors Civil Service Administrators Community Development Workers Editorial Assistants Higher Education Lecturers Newspaper Journalists Police Officers Primary School Teachers Secondary School Teachers Advice Workers

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The key transferable skills gained by studying Religion – critical thinking, research, communication, organisation and self-motivation – make our graduates an invaluable resource on whatever career path they choose. In addition, by enhancing their capacity for the critical identification of cultural difference and alternate perspectives, we help develop ‘soft’ skills of reflexivity and empathetic identification that are absolutely vital in any of the wide range of contexts that involve managing or working with people. Recent graduates have gone on to work in the civil service; social work; hospital and prison management; banking and insurance; music production; commerce, including commercial research; the police; armed services; publishing; and the media – as well as the perhaps more traditional career pathways of teaching and academic research. Our graduates find employment as: • • • • • • • • • • • COURSE CONTENT as a combined degree, Religion is studied subjects in and is taken with two other Years 1 and 2. core modules, Semesters 1-4 cover four conflict, colonialism examining issues such as and and nationalism, representation religion. historical methods of studying core modules In Semesters 5-8, advanced Religion include: Religion and Postcolonialism; Preparation. and Theory; and Dissertation option You may also choose advanced and Literature; modules, such as: Religion Political Islam. Religion and Gender; and In Semester 8, students will write a dissertation of between 10,000 and 12,000 words on a topic chosen in consultation with an individual supervisor. • COURSE COMBINATIONS This course must be studied as a combined degree with one of the following: English Studies (QV36); Film and (RV16); Media (VP63); French History (VV16); Philosophy (VV56); Education Philosophy/Professional Education (VX61); (VX53); Professional Education/English Studies Professional Education/ (QXJ1); Professional History (VXC1); or Sociology (LV36). 3RD IN SCOTLAND FOR THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES Good and Sunday Times Times University Guide 2018 Religion at Stirling is distinguished Stirling is distinguished Religion at It is critical approach. in its critical areas not only explores because it generally described of experience but also or ‘religious’, as ‘religion’ ‘religion’ places the category of itself under the microscope. to subject the We encourage students forms of problematic term to different or feminist – analysis – including postcolonial including in a wide range of contexts, neo-colonial. the historical, colonial and such as literature, We engage with it in fields sociology, the arts, philosophy, anthropology, relations. politics and international We expect a lot from our students, since our critical and interdisciplinary approach demands a grasp of many different subjects, methods and discourses. The course content is, therefore, rigorous and intellectually challenging – but it is also deeply rewarding on numerous levels.

stir.ac.uk/UGREL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS SQA Highers: ABBB – by the end of S5 AABB – by the end of S6 GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM Essential subjects: Please consult combined degree subject page(s) to check for any required subjects. TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS – YEAR 1 ENTRY FOUR-YEAR HONOURS COMBINED DEGREE ONLY COMBINED DEGREE RELIGION BA (Hons) R STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL BA (Hons) RETAIL MARKETING 96 entry –seepage114. be eligibleforanadjustedoffer Widening accessstudentsmay apply –seepages111-113. General entryrequirements ADDITIONAL INFORMATION also welcomed. and internationalqualificationsare Access coursesandotherUK/EU website fordetails. Advanced entry:Pleaseconsult Minimum entry:Bsingradedunit. Scottish HNC/HND: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 35 IB Diploma: ABB GCE A-levels: ABB SQA Adv. Highers: THREE-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 2ENTRY – DDM BTEC (Level3): 30 IB Diploma: BBB GCE A-levels: AABBB –bytheendofS6 AABB –bytheendofS5 SQA Highers: FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 1ENTRY – TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE:N550 stir.ac.uk/UGRMK The CompleteUniversityGuide2021 UK FORMARKETING AND TOP10INTHE 2ND INSCOTLAND business, logisticsandrelatedsubjects. consumer behaviour,marketing,international also developextensiveknowledgeandskillsin resources andorganisations.Studentswill industry, management,marketing,human foundation inthegeneralprinciplesof This degreecourseprovidesasolid up todatewithtrendsintheretailindustry. the retailmarketingdegreeispracticaland their linkswiththeretailindustryensurethat Institute forRetailStudies(IRS)academicsand The wide-rangingexperienceofStirling’s to tackleandmeetthesechallenges. need managerswiththenecessaryskills consumer demand.Asaresult,retailers internet, newformsoftechnologyand new challenges:thegrowthof The retailsectorisconstantlymetwith equating to11percentofthetotalworkforce. million peoplecurrentlyworkinginretailing, The sectorisamajoremployerwithover2.9 the mediaandconsumergroups. a lotofattentionfrom governments, Understandably, theretail industryattracts regularly aspartofoureverydaylives. that weasconsumersexperience overall economy, aswellsomething that contributessignificantlytothe Retailing isalargeanddiverseindustry as acombineddegree. This courseisnotavailable • • • • • related skillsateverystageofyourstudies. opportunities todevelopappropriatework- and BrandCreation.Youwillhavenumerous Retail Marketing;andMarketingAnalytics and VisualMerchandising;Multi-Channel Recommended electivemodulesinclude:Buying current ‘live’businesspractices. Project designedtoengageyouwith well asaMarketingandRetailConsultancy You willalsoundertakeadissertation,as and DeliveringValueintheDigitalAge. Consumers; RetailStrategyandOperations; core modulesinclude:Understanding a selectionofelectivemodules.These and marketingarestudiedalongside In Semesters5-8,coremodulesinretailing marketing andchoosefromelectivemodules. retail studies;youwillalsocoversustainable of thefundamentalsmarketingand Semesters 3-4willfurtheryourunderstanding Management Challenge–AnIntroduction. Environment –AnIntroduction;andThe modules, andinclude:TheGlobalBusiness provide abackgroundinbusiness-related Semesters 1and2aredesignedto COURSE CONTENT • Our graduateshavefoundemploymentas: more generalmanagementcareer. either aspecialisedretailcareeror This degreecanprovekeyinpursuing and non-profit-makingorganisations. of commerce,education,government industry, butincreasinglyinotherareas skills. Thesearevaluednotonlyintheretail analytical, problem-solvingandprofessional You willacquireacomprehensiverangeof CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Retail SalesDirectors Marketing Managers Category Managers Buying Executives Brand Specialists Account Directors Singapore The Singapore InstituteofManagement, Also taughtat: S FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES 97 Secondary School Teachers Further and Higher Education Lecturers Heritage Managers Historic Buildings Inspectors or Conservation Officers Museum Education Officers Museum or Gallery Curators Museum or Gallery Exhibitions Officers

Additionally, Single Honours students Single Honours students Additionally, on Semester 6 module must take the the Preparation, which takes Dissertation your final-year dissertation. fear out of doing dissertation Students will write a supervised 14,000 words of between 12,000 and choice. on a research topic of their students In Semesters 7-8, Honours from a range will take a special subject involves using of options. This module and other printed documentary collections source material. challenging and fascinating CAREER OPPORTUNITIES A History or Scottish History degree sets intellectual challenges and fosters skills that employers have always recognised and valued. These include the ability to argue a persuasive case, a capacity for independent work and effective time management, an ability to organise and solve problems, and a capacity to communicate clearly, both in writing and speech. Graduates in Scottish History find opportunities of for a wide variety of posts within and outside get Scotland. The module Back to the Future will students thinking about their future in work. Typical employers include: Heritage organisations; museums; libraries; financial institutions; educators; management consultancies; publishers; retail, media and broadcasting organisations; and international development organisations. The civil service, NHS, police and armed forces all welcome the skills and knowledge gained by a degree in this subject area. Our graduates have found employment as: • • • • • • • Related degrees: BA (Hons) History This course is not available as a combined degree. The Guardian University Guide 2019 COURSE CONTENT In Semesters 1-3, students take Scottish History, plus two other subjects. Semesters 4-6 will cover at least five Scottish History modules, including: Scotland in the Age of Wallace and ‘Highland Problem’ in the Bruce; Scotland’s 16th-century; and 19th-century Scotland. In Semester 4, all Honours Scottish History students take the module Back to the Future: Putting History and Heritage to Work, an employability module aimed at exploring a wide range of career options through guest speakers and workshops. TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND FOR HISTORY In the current political and cultural political In the current has study of Scottish History climate the At Stirling, relevant. more never been ways to life for you in unique we bring it at other universities. not explored core modules, For instance, one of our offers a riveting ‘Reputations in History’, and international insight into famous Scottish characters from male and female historical including a thousand years of history, Mandela. William Wallace and Nelson final year, you have At advanced level, in your for a year-long a choice of special subjects (which runs alongside intensive study module be taken by all the dissertation) that must Scottish History Honours degree students. However, you will be helped along by the enthusiasm, encouragement and, of course, the most recent research from staff members with special interest in your subject.

stir.ac.uk/UGSCO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded units. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. SQA Adv. Highers: SQA Adv. ABB GCE A-levels: ABB IB Diploma: 35 Essential subjects: To include History. YEAR 2 ENTRY – YEAR 2 ENTRY THREE-YEAR HONOURS SQA Highers: AABB – by the end of S5 S6 AABBB – by the end of GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS – YEAR 1 ENTRY FOUR-YEAR HONOURS UCAS CODE: V211 SCOTTISH HISTORY SCOTTISH BA (Hons) S FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 98 BA (Hons) SOCIAL WORK entry –seepage114. be eligibleforanadjustedoffer Widening accessstudentsmay apply –seepages111-113. General entryrequirements responsibility tofulfll. the courseandisstudent’s register isarequirementthroughout social workstudentsectionofthe 1. Continuedregistrationonthe of thesecondsemesterinYear Social ServicesCouncilbythestart to beregisteredwiththeScottish activity isessential.Studentshave experience ofsocialworkorrelated Voluntary, paidorpersonal ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please consultwebsitefordetails. Minimum entry:Bsingradedunit. Scottish HNC/HND: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS GCSE (C/4)orequivalentrequired. National 5(C),Intermediate2 English Standardgrade(3), Desired Subjects: GCSE (C/4)orequivalentrequired. National 5(C),Intermediate2 Mathematics Standardgrade(3), Essential subjects: DDM BTEC (Level3): 30 IB Diploma: BBB GCE A-levels: AAAB –bytheendofS6 AABB –bytheendofS5 SQA Highers: FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 1ENTRY – TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE:L500 stir.ac.uk/UGSWK University Guide2021 Times andSundayTimes Good FOR SOCIALWORK 2ND INTHEUK body andthisdegreeisacceptedbyallofthem. worker. EachUKcountryhasitsownregistration Social ServicesCouncilasaqualifiedsocial you areeligibletoberegisteredbytheScottish Successful completionofthiscoursewillmean families, groupsandcommunities. in yourapproachtoworkingwithindividuals, knowledgeable, skilled,analyticalandethical you qualifyasasocialworkerwhois social sciencesubjects.Wewillhelp work withastronggroundinginrelevant qualification youneedtopractisesocial Our degreecoursecombinestheprofessional accredited orundertakingtheirtraining. by practiceeducatorswhoareeitherfully and youwillbesupportedassessed well asdetailedfeedbackonyourprogress with creativeteachingandassessment,as the benefitsofsmallerclasssizes(23-55) close connectionswithpractice.Youwillenjoy research field,andacademicswhomaintain social workersincludingworldleadersintheir You willbetaughtbyateamofqualified engaging withandlearningfromserviceusers. importance ofcollectiveapproaches,actively has preventionatitsheartandrecognisesthe to addressboth.Wealsovaluepracticethat “public issues”and“privatetroubles”seeks profession thatacknowledgesthelinksbetween informed bysocialjusticeandhumanrights–a an understandingofsocialwork,whichis but alsobyitsvaluesandintegrity.Wepromote work professiondefinednotonlybyitsfunction involvement withpractice.Webelieveinasocial change throughteaching,researchandanactive education iscommittedtoprogressivesocial At theUniversityofStirling,socialwork in SocialWork couldbeforyou. contribution tosociety?Ifso,adegree rewarding andmakesapositive Do youwantacareer thatisstimulating, as acombineddegree. This courseisnotavailable • • • • • assessed byaqualifiedpracticeeducator. other professionalsandhaveyourpractice supervision fromqualifiedsocialworkersand practice learningplacements,youwillreceive work withpeoplewhouseservices.During of settingswhereyouwillundertakedirect and 7(95days).Thesetakeplaceinavariety in thesummerperiodbetweenSemesters6 opportunities inSemester5(75days)and You willhavetwoprofessionalpracticelearning the linksbetweentheoryandpractice. and visitsyouonplacement,strengthening advice duringUniversity-basedsemesters continue tohaveapersonaltutorwhooffers discussions andprojectgroupwork.Youwill through theuseofcasestudiesandroleplays, encouraged toengagewiththeoryandresearch a highlevelofstudentparticipation.Youare Teaching fromSemester4onwardsinvolves work, andtwoothermodulesofyourchoice. understanding ofthewidercontextforsocial and socialpolicyinordertoenhanceyour You willalsoundertakemodulesinsociology which incorporatescommunity-basedpractice. work knowledge,skills,lawandpolicy–oneof related modulesthatintroduceyoutosocial In Semesters1-3youwilltakefoursocialwork COURSE CONTENT • Our graduateshavefoundemploymentas: work settingsthroughoutyourcareer. and youcanmovebetweendifferent The natureoftheworkisextremelyvaried health, fosteringandresidentialchildcare. posts inthethirdsectoraroundmental organisations. Youmayalsofindspecialist justice, hospitalsandnon-governmental settings, includinglocalauthorities,criminal jobs throughouttheUK,inavarietyof This degreewillequipyouforsocialwork CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Social Workers Probation Officers Family SupportWorkers Community DevelopmentOfficers Community CareWorkers Advocacy Workers S FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 99 Community Care Workers Financial Crime Associates Housing Service Assistants Lecturers in Social Science Social Workers

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES There are some careers where a sociology degree is a requirement, for example working as a sociological researcher or a lecturer or teacher of sociology. However, there are many more opportunities where the knowledge and understanding students acquire in studying sociology is highly valued; for example, social work, in local government, for the police or prison service, in the voluntary sector or in human resources. Our graduates have found employment as: • • • • • COURSE CONTENT subjects 2, you will take three In Years 1 and benefits are that you each semester. The key of your degree can change the emphasis to part- as you progress, from full-time change your degree time if you need to, or to decide need subject(s), and you don’t subject(s) will be what your final degree second year. until midway through your specialise in In Years 3 and 4, you will will choose from your chosen area. You and have the a list of optional modules practical research opportunity to develop core courses on skills through two intensive qualitative and quantitative research skills. Modules include: Ageing, Society and Social Policy; Contemporary Social Issues in Practice; Cooperation and Society; Disability and Society; Drugs, Crime and Society; Gender, Work and Welfare; Health and Society; Housing Policy; Poverty, Income and Wealth; Race and Ethnicity Social Stratification; Social Network Analysis; Sociology of Childhood; Sociology of Development; Sociology of Youth; Urban Society; Work, Class and Society. You will also have the opportunity to undertake your own research dissertation, which will provide you with highly valued transferable skills. Examples of recent dissertation topics include: Sectarianism in Scottish Society; Understanding Binge Drinking; the Criminalisation of Muslims in Britain; Body Image; Obesity; Anti-Social Behaviour Orders; Young Female Bullying and Violence; and the Impact of Adoption on Personal Identity. Social Policy can be combined with: Politics (LL24). SOCIOLOGY COURSE COMBINATIONS Sociology can be combined with: Criminology (LM39); Film and Media (LP33); History (LV31); Education History and Professional (VXD1); Marketing (LN35); Politics (LL23); Psychology (CL83); Spanish (LR34); Religion (LV36); or Sports Studies (CL63). SOCIAL POLICY COURSE COMBINATIONS 3RD IN SCOTLAND FOR SOCIOLOGY The Complete University Guide 2021 TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND FOR SOCIAL POLICY The Complete University Guide 2021 Do you want to understand and learn to understand and Do you want society the way in which how to analyse develop you want to build and works? Do with the to critically engage your ability of and outcomes purposes, processes and abroad? both here social welfare, comparative international and Our course’s that analyse society approach offers topics countries. We and welfare issues in various covering Scotland, have particular expertise and Central the UK, the EU, Western America and Latin Europe, Australasia, North modules include America. Our course and in social research, the latest developments in their chosen taught by recognised experts issues in a fields, who raise real-world critical, informed and engaging manner. The first two years of our degree structure are flexible, allowing students to experiment with new subjects. You can apply to spend Semester 6 at another university in Europe, Australia, Canada or the USA.

stir.ac.uk/UGSSP ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. SQA Adv. Highers: SQA Adv. ABB GCE A-levels: ABB IB Diploma: 35 Essential subjects: To include Sociology. YEAR 2 ENTRY – YEAR 2 ENTRY THREE-YEAR HONOURS SQA Highers: AABB – by the end of S5 S6 AABBB – by the end of GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS – YEAR 1 ENTRY FOUR-YEAR HONOURS UCAS CODE: L431 SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL POLICY SOCIAL AND SOCIOLOGY BA (Hons) S FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES BSc (Hons) SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTWITHCYBERSECURITY 100 by asuccessfulinterview. Selection willbedetermined the University. by theUniversityofStirlingat Semesters 5-8willbedelivered Falkirk Campus. by ForthValleyCollegeattheir Semesters 1-4willbedelivered Valley College. in conjunctionwithForth a fullyintegrateddegreetaught Please notethatthiscourseis entry –seepage114. be eligibleforanadjustedoffer Widening accessstudentsmay ADDITIONAL INFORMATION are alsowelcomed. and internationalqualifications Access coursesandotherUK/EU OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Computing, MathematicsorPhysics. To includeoneofChemistry, Essential subjects: MMM BTEC (level3): 28 IB Diploma BB GCE A-levels: BBB SQA Highers: FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 1ENTRY – TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE:T5G6 stir.ac.uk/UGCOM facilities fromyourfirstyearonwards. and ForthValleyCollegeonlineon-site full accesstoalloftheUniversityStirling fully enrolledwithinbothinstitutions,having You willhavedualstudentstatusandbe IT systemsinavastrangeofindustries. implement, support,evaluateormanage leading totheskillsnecessarydesign, academic, technicalandprofessionaltraining systems development.Youwillalsogain skills andknowledgeinprogramming specialist technicalsoftwaredevelopment During thistimeyouwilldeveloparangeof industrial placementandtheHonoursproject. two keycomponentsofthecourseare at theUniversityofStirling.InYears3and4 the remainingyearswillbetaughtbyacademics Software DevelopmentHNDcurriculum,and at ForthValleyCollegefollowinganenhanced The firsttwoyearsofthiscoursewillbetaught their workforce overthenextfiveyears. additional 45,000professionals tojoin ICT industrywhoare lookingforan with 50companiesfrom theScottish degree developedinpartnership with CyberSecurityisahighlypractical Our BSc(Hons)inSoftware Development PLACEMENT INDUSTRIAL WORK THREE-MONTH INCLUDES A as acombineddegree. This courseisnotavailable

from initialrequirementstofinaldelivery. opportunity todevelopamajorpieceofwork in yourfinalyearthatwillgiveyouthe You willcarryoutanindependentproject Databases; andComputingtheBrain. Artificial Intelligence;WebServices;NoSQL In Semesters7and8,modulesinclude: Game Technologies;andInformationSystems. Concurrent andDistributedSystems;Computer modules in:SoftwareEngineering;UXDesign; Semesters 5and6attheUniversitycover Design; andXML(taughtattheUniversity). Development –ObjectOrientedAnalysisand Software Development–OOP;Systems Development –ProgrammingFoundations; and MatricesforComputing;Software Ethics inComputing;Mathematics–Calculus Systems Fundamentals;Professionalismand College, andcovermodulesin:Computer Semesters 1-4arebasedatForthValley opportunity tostudythefollowingmodules. During thiscourse,youwillhavethe industrial workplacementafterYear3. course containsacompulsorythree-month the CollegetoUniversityenvironment.The at theUniversitytosupporttransitionfrom the College,studentswillalsotakeamodule University forYears3and4.DuringYear2at (Falkirk Campus),beforetransferringtothe four-year courseatForthValleyCollege You willspendthefirsttwoyearsofthis COURSE CONTENT • • • • • • • • Our graduateshavefoundemploymentas: consultancy andbusinessanalysis. various sectorssuchassoftwaredevelopment, graduates whocanfindemploymentin There ishighdemandforcomputerscience CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Web Developers Software ApplicationsDevelopers Network SystemsAdministrators Database Administrators Computer SystemsEngineers Computer SystemsAnalysts Computer Programmers Business IntelligenceAnalysts S FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES 101 Also taught at: Also taught Campus, Ras Al Khaimah Emirates United Arab Systems Developers Web Developers Cybersecurity Consultants Database Administrators Games Developers Information Systems Managers IT Management Consultants Multimedia Programmers Software Developers and Testers Systems Administrators

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You will have knowledge of Software Engineering as a coherent discipline, together with a wide range of analytical skills. Our industrial placements will ease your transition into the job market. You will be well equipped to enter the software industry itself, or any of the fields in which computer systems are extensively used. Recent destinations for our graduates include: Agilent (Hewlett Packard Ltd), British Telecom, Google, HSBC, Logica, Microsoft and Scottish Power. Our graduates have found employment as: • • COURSE CONTENT all three 1-3, students from During Semesters degrees take the of our computing-related Science, same core modules in Computing Core topics include: plus two other subjects. Programming Using Computational Thinking; Issues; and Java; Social and Professional and Algorithms. In Data Structures, Objects students Semester 1, Software Engineering module. must also take a Mathematics core modules Semesters 4-8 cover compulsory Language Principles; including: Programming Computer Security Software Engineering; modules that and Networks; plus optional include: Artificial Intelligence: Web Services; Telecommunications; and Games Development. Software Engineering Honours students undertake an independent project in their final year, which involves the design and development of a major piece of software from initial requirements to final delivery. • • • • • • • • This course is not available as a combined degree. 3RD IN SCOTLAND FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE The Guardian University Guide 2019 Fascinated by technology and software, by technology and software, Fascinated in the work with colleagues and keen to secret is the Teamwork process? creative engineering industry, of the software systems that software because the complex often too build are engineers design and to develop alone. large for a single person learn how to reason On this course, you will and resolve them by logically, analyse problems systems. You will building effective computer software design study techniques for real-world technologies, and associated programming prepared for a career ensuring that you are well development. involving large-scale software strong links We help our students build with industry through three-month summer placements and one-year placements. Placement opportunities exist with local SMEs, as well as large corporates. Students also have the opportunity to engage with an international teaching environment through our exchange programmes.

stir.ac.uk/UGSEN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS SQA Adv. Highers: SQA Adv. ABB GCE A-levels: ABB IB Diploma: 35 Essential subjects: To include Computing and relevant experience of Java or other programming languages. YEAR 2 ENTRY – YEAR 2 ENTRY THREE-YEAR HONOURS SQA Highers: ABBB – by the end of S5 AABB – by the end of S6 GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS – YEAR 1 ENTRY FOUR-YEAR HONOURS UCAS CODE: G600 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SOFTWARE BSc (Hons) S FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES 102 BA (Hons) SPANISH ANDLATINAMERICANSTUDIES entry –seepage114. be eligibleforanadjustedoffer Widening accessstudentsmay apply –seepages111-113. General entryrequirements ADDITIONAL INFORMATION also welcomed. and internationalqualificationsare Access coursesandotherUK/EU website fordetails. Advanced entry:Pleaseconsult Minimum entry:Bsingradedunit. Scottish HNC/HND: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS To includeSpanish. Essential subjects: 35 IB Diploma: ABB GCE A-levels: ABB SQA Adv. Highers: THREE-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 2ENTRY – equivalent. at Higher(B)orA-level require oneoftheselanguages with SpanishandFrench,youwill To applyforacombineddegree Essential subjects: DDM BTEC (Level3): 30 IB Diploma: BBB GCE A-levels: AABB –bytheendofS6 ABBB –bytheendofS5 SQA Highers: FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 1ENTRY – TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE:R410 stir.ac.uk/UGSPA Spanish andLatinAmericancultures. to learnthelanguage,whilealsostudying advanced languagestudentswillcontinue During Semesters3-4,beginnersand Spanish withadedicatedlanguagecourse. beginners focusexclusivelyondevelopingtheir American cultures.Inthefirsttwosemesters an introductiontomodernSpanishandLatin tuition inwrittenandspokenSpanish,plus critical skills.Theadvancedcoursecomprises develop yourinterestsandpractise modules inothersubjects,allowingyouto either beginneroradvancedlevel,plustwo In Semesters1-4,youwilltakeSpanishat COURSE CONTENT The CompleteUniversityGuide2021 LANGUAGES UK FORIBERIAN AND TOP20INTHE TOP 3INSCOTLAND of theseexcitinganddiversenations. culture, history,politicsandanthropology You willbetaughtbyexpertsinthelanguage, subjects, aswellthedevelopmentofcareers. critical skillsthataidinthestudyofother of SpainandLatinAmericancountries, critical awarenessofthesocietiesandcultures Students alsohavethechancetoacquirea the demandsoftoday’s jobmarket. at anadvancedlevelappropriatefor able toread,writeandspeakSpanish By theendofcourse,youwillbe complete beginnerstoadvancedspeakers. This courseoffers Spanishforall–from and Business Studies (NT19); International PoliticsandLanguages(RL92). and BusinessStudies (NT19);International Studies withEuropean Languages LanguagesandSociety (N2R9); Modern Psychology withaEuropean Management Language(CR89); International You mayalsostudySpanishasapathwayonthefollowingprogrammes: Professional Languages(XR18);orSociology (LR34). Education(Primary)withModern Studies(PR54);Law(MR14); Marketing(N5R4); Management (NR64);Journalism Professional Education(Secondary)(RXD1);History(RV41); HumanResource Studies (QR34);FilmandMedia (RP43);French (RR14); French, Spanish and Accountancy (NR44);BusinessStudies(NRF4);ComputingScience (GR44);English This coursecanbecombinedwith: COURSE COMBINATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • Studies, writingadissertationismandatory. Honours degreeinSpanishandLatinAmerican of ataughtmodule.IfyoutakeSingle dissertation onyourchosensubjectinplace In yourfinalstudyyear,youmaywritea a semesterinSpanish-speakingcountry. a compulsoryperiodofStudyAbroadfor For manyofourSpanishdegrees,thereis abroad, in teaching, bothin Spanish andEnglish. Graduates havesecuredjobsintheUKand Latin America:SexualityandGenderinFilm. Nationalism, HistoryandCulture;Queering Cultures inLatinAmerica;BasqueandCatalan Choices include:AndeanStudies;Indigenous choose fromavarietyofoptionalmodules. of languageinwrittenandspokenform, In Semesters5-8,youwillcontinuethestudy • Our graduateshavefoundemploymentas: charity work;publishing;andpublicrelations. and commerce;marketing;administration; interpreting; finance;thecivilservice;industry both inSpanishandEnglish;translating Graduates havesecuredjobsinteaching, employers andopenupawiderangeofcareers. Language skillsarehighlysoughtafterby CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Translators Tour Managers Teachers ofEnglishasaForeignLanguage Secondary SchoolTeachers Sales Executives Patent Examiners Marketing Executives Logistics andDistributionManagers Interpreters International Aid/DevelopmentWorkers Diplomatic ServiceOfficers Broadcast Journalists S FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND SPORT 103 Coaching Health and fitness monitoring Physical activity promotion Physiotherapy, dietetics and other allied health professions Sports science support of athletes Teaching

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Careers in the sport sector account for around three percent of all jobs in Scotland. Our graduates progress to postgraduate study and research, as well as pursuing careers in the sport, leisure and health sectors, such as: • • • • • • COURSE CONTENT delivered in eight semesters, Teaching is project with an extensive research year. conducted in the final a strong grounding In Year 1, you will gain an introduction to in biological science and exercise, with further the study of sport and Biology, Physiology outline modules in Cell skills and and Sports Studies. Laboratory be introduced. Biomechanics will also and concepts of sports Year 2 considers issues develop your studies. You will also further biological science, knowledge and skills in sciences. You will and sport and exercise study subjects such as: Human Anatomy and Physiology; Genetics and Evolution; Foundations of Physical Activity; and Psychology of Sport. Further advanced-level modules are delivered in Year 3, studying areas such as Physiology of Sport and Exercise, which considers adaptations to exercise training and the challenges of environmental extremes. Understanding exercise and diet in developing a healthy lifestyle is also explored during Year 3, and considers medical issues that affect physical activity. Applied Exercise Physiology is studied in the laboratory, and Psychology of Exercise, Physical Activity and Health considers the factors that decision to exercise. Animal influence a person’s Cell Biology looks at the basic components of animal cells, their functions and how these functions are regulated in health and disease. Semester 7 covers Advanced Methods in Human Physiology Research, Research Methods and Readings in Sport and Exercise Science. These help you to discover the techniques and methodological assumptions underpinning sport and exercise science research and to prepare for the research module in the final semester. This course is not available as a combined degree. TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND AND TOP 20 IN THE UK FOR SPORTS SCIENCE The Complete University Guide 2021 How do our body systems respond to body systems respond How do our adapt to training? and acute exercise in our participation What influences to and the ability physical activity activity it? How can physical benefit from our health and wellbeing? affect Excellence University for Sporting Scotland’s approach that brings a cross-disciplinary and biological encompasses sport, health sciences teaches sciences. Studying biological Sport and you the disciplines underpinning your knowledge Exercise Science, develops explains the of scientific methods and in improving role of exercise and training health and athletic performance.

stir.ac.uk/UGSES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit and including a science-related subject. Please consult website for details. Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are also welcomed. SQA Highers: AABB – by the end of S5 AAAB – by the end of S6 GCE A-levels: BBB IB Diploma: 30 BTEC (Level 3): DDM Essential subjects: To include one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS – YEAR 1 ENTRY FOUR-YEAR HONOURS UCAS CODE: CC61 SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE AND EXERCISE SPORT BSc (Hons) S STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL BA (Hons) SPORT BUSINESSMANAGEMENT 104 entry –seepage114. be eligibleforanadjustedoffer Widening accessstudentsmay apply –seepages111-113. General entryrequirements ADDITIONAL INFORMATION also welcomed. and internationalqualificationsare Access coursesandotherUK/EU website fordetails. Advanced entry:Pleaseconsult Minimum entry:Bsingradedunit. Scottish HNC/HND: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Business andPhysicalEducation Essential subjects: 35 IB Diploma: ABB GCE A-levels: ABB SQA Adv. Highers: THREE-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 2ENTRY – DDM BTEC (Level3): 30 IB Diploma: BBB GCE A-levels: AAAB –bytheendofS6 AABB –bytheendofS5 SQA Highers: FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 1ENTRY – TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE:N8U6 stir.ac.uk/UGSBM Arcadis SustainableCitiesIndex2016 ASIA'S GREENESTCITY ABROAD INSINGAPORE- SPEND ASEMESTER to helpsolveareal-worldbusinesschallenge. you willworkwithasportbusinesscompany and reflection;aconsultancyprojectwhere including problem-solving,decision-making develop arangeofrelevantpersonalskills, delivery modes;opportunitiestoenhanceand through staffteamsemployingavarietyof an integratedlearningexperiencefacilitated realistic sport-basedworkingenvironments; with thesupportof‘real-life’contextsand an industry-focusedcurriculumdelivered By takingpartinthiscourse,youwillexperience and sport’s roleinconsumer culture. regulation, corporatesocialresponsibility sport eventmanagement,globalisation, and branding,sponsorshipfinance, contemporary issuessuchasmarketing business –includingknowledgeofkey of strategies,policiesandpracticesinsport management skillswithanunderstanding This involvesintegratingcorebusiness sportsmarkets. and international apply theirknowledgeacross domestic who havetheflexibilityandcapabilityto and commercially mindedpractitioners competent, customer-oriented, innovative industry’s requirement fortechnically sport is designedtomeetthemodern The SportBusinessManagementcourse as acombineddegree. This courseisnotavailable you prepareforenteringtheworkplace. every stageofyourstudies,whichhelps develop appropriatework-relatedskillsat You willhavenumerousopportunitiesto organisation onaconsultancyproject. as agroupandengagewithanindustry business-focused individualprojectorwork there istheoptiontoworkonasport and SportGovernance.Inthefinalyear, Support; ManagingtheConsumerExperience; Management; ManagingtheBusinessof Developing SustainableEvents;Project including: SportsPolicy;Marketing; applications ofsportbusinessmanagement Years 3-4provideyouwiththeoryand Management SchoolandthewiderUniversity. choose fromarangeofoptionsStirling modules persemester,leavingtheflexibilityto global perspective.Youwillstudytwocore management andsportsstudies,witha broad groundinginthesubjectsofbusiness, Years 1-2aredesignedtoprovideyouwitha Business andSportSociety-basedmodules. industry-focused SportManagement, generic businessstudyelementsandthemore the course,creatingauniquebalancebetween these componentsisrepresentedthroughout Enterprise; andMarketAwareness.Eachof Management andTechnicalExpertise;Business Sport BusinessManagementcourse: There arethreekeycomponentstothe COURSE CONTENT or managementofasportretailbusiness. project managementofsportingevents, including sportvenuemanagement, across arangeofsportbusinessorganisations, sport industry.Therearemanyopportunities skills specifictothechallengesfacedby sound analyticaltechniquesandmanagement Upon graduating,youwillbeabletoapply CAREER OPPORTUNITIES of Management,Singapore The Singapore Institute Also taughtat: 105 SPORTS STUDIES S BA (Hons)

Here at Scotland’s University for Sporting FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND SPORT Excellence, we provide a unique and hugely COURSE CONTENT rewarding study and sporting environment. You are introduced to the core Sports Studies UCAS CODE: C600 Our Sports Studies course is flexible, with a wide modules in Year 1, covering aspects of variety of module options. It can form part of sport in society; patterns of participation in a Combined Honours course alongside a range sport and physical activity; the foundations TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS of subjects, such as Journalism, Marketing of sport and exercise science; and sports YEAR 1 ENTRY – and Psychology. This course is designed to business, finance and management. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS enhance knowledge and understanding of Year 2 explores issues and concepts in sport, SQA Highers: sport across a range of academic disciplines. AABB – by the end of S5 reflecting on the historical development AAAB – by the end of S6 You can choose from three core subject areas: of sport, the foundations of physical GCE A-levels: Sports Policy and Management; Physical Activity activity and the psychology of sport – with BBB and Health; and Sport, Culture and Society. the option to study further subjects. IB Diploma: We enjoy strong partnerships with many In addition to two core modules in Years 30 national governing bodies of sport, some 3-4 (Research Methods in Sports Studies and BTEC (Level 3): of which are based on campus. You will Readings in Sports Studies), students can DDM benefit from seminars with industry experts specialise by choosing seven modules from YEAR 2 ENTRY – and numerous opportunities to gain valuable the following: Sports Medicine, Health and THREE-YEAR HONOURS networking and practical experience. You will Wellbeing; Psychology of Exercise, Physical SQA Adv. Highers: also develop research and employability skills Activity and Health; The Development of ABB to prepare you for a variety of careers in sport. Excellence in Sport; Coaching Sport; Sports GCE A-levels: Policy; Sports Marketing; Managing the ABB Business of Sport; Sport Governance; Doping IB Diploma: in Sport; Sport, Culture and Nationhood; 35 PE, School Sport and Youth Culture; and Essential subjects: Sport, Gender, Ethnicity and Identity. Physical Education A work experience module is available in OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Years 3-4. You will develop an understanding Scottish HNC/HND: of research, and complete your Honours Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. year by undertaking an independent major Advanced entry: Please consult project on a sport topic of your choice. website for details.

Access courses and other UK/EU and international qualifications are CAREER OPPORTUNITIES also welcomed. This course is designed to enhance knowledge ADDITIONAL INFORMATION and understanding of sport across a range General entry requirements of disciplines, and prepares students for apply – see pages 111-113. a variety of careers in sport. Widening access students may Our graduates have found employment as: be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114. • Administrators for national governing bodies and sport policy agencies, such as • Coaches • Health Advisers • Managers of sport facilities • Personal Trainers • Sport Development Officers

COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Accountancy (NC46); Business Studies (NC16); Film and Media (CP63); History The combined Sports Studies and (VC16); Journalism Studies (PC56); Marketing course may also be studied at stir.ac.uk/UGSPS Marketing (NC56); Psychology (CC68). the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), Singapore.

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being abletoattainthisstandard) SCQF (orsuitableevidenceof Mathematics atlevel4onthe Course awardinnumeracyor A NationalQualification or SQAcommunicationlevelIII being abletoattainthisstandard) the SCQF(orsuitableevidenceof award inEnglishatlevel6on A NationalQualificationCourse Guilds ofLondonInstitute Senior AwardfromtheCityand Affiliateship Level Recognition Award’– City andGuilds‘Professional certificate A PartIII,fulltechnological The CompleteUniversityGuide2021 UK FOREDUCATION AND TOP10INTHE TOP 5INSCOTLAND complemented byastrongresearchbase. sector, whichensuresthepracticalfocusis teaching expertiseinthefurthereducation who arebothresearch-activeandhave The TQFEcourseisdeliveredbystaff critical reflectionofstudentpractice. and basemuchofourteachingon that thestudentsbringtocourse and valueontheknowledgeskills At Stirling,weplaceasignificantemphasis Government toofferthisTQFEcourse. Scottish universitiesendorsedbythe The UniversityofStirlingisoneonlytwo for professionalandacademicprogression. settings –andprovidesfurtheropportunities lecturers inFurtherEducation–andother for thosewhoarecurrentlyemployedas The TQFEisarecognisedteachingqualification feelvalued,safeandincluded? learners teaching experienceandensure thatall experience thatallowsmetoenhancemy Where canIgainpracticalandhands-on as acombineddegree. This courseisnotavailable • • • • • • with staffandpeersinavarietyofmodes. issues andtrendsenablesyoutointeract wide varietyofresourcesreflectscontemporary by variousorganisationsintheFEsector.The with linkstodigitalresourcesthatareprovided to ‘in-house’resources,youarealsoprovided all lectures;e-journals;ande-books.Inaddition available toyouonline,including:recordingsof A widevarietyofdigitalresourceswillbemade about keyaspectsofassessmenttasks. highlighted andforyoutoreceiveguidance opportunity forkeyconceptsandissuestobe invited guestlecturers.Thelecturesprovidean large grouplecturesdeliveredbyTQFEstaffand college-based sitesoronline,youwillexperience Whilst attendingteachingdays,oncampus,at education collegeorsimilarinstitution). work inpost-compulsoryeducation(afurther The courseisopentothosewhocurrently modules atSCQFLevel9worth120points. the academicyear,TQFEcomprisesthree a UniversityDiploma.Takenoverthecourseof Scotland, thiscourseleadstoaBAdegreeor Accredited bytheGeneralTeachingCouncilfor COURSE CONTENT • Our graduateshavefoundemploymentas: Master ofResearch;Doctorate;orPHD. in thefieldofeducationsuchas:aMasters; progress tofurtheracademicqualifications Students achievingtheBAawardmay a highlyrelevantandmarketablequalification. Further Education,theTQFEprovidesyouwith individuals whoareemployedinScottish As therecognisedteachingqualificationfor CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Where can I gain practical, hands-on FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES experience that allows me to qualify COURSE CONTENT to teach in a Further Education college The course is taught using a combination of and best support effective learning? DIRECT APPLICATION lectures and workshops, offered in a variety This course will strengthen your knowledge of modes, including online and on campus. of key vocational education issues and All the teaching materials are available TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS enhance your capacity to develop as a lecturer online. As a pre-service student, you will University Diploma in further education. In particular, you will undertake an unpaid college placement Students must have a relevant develop an ability to work collaboratively which involves two to three days per week of Higher National Certificate (HNC) with a wide range of colleagues, explore teaching practice in a college, plus additional at Level 7 on the Scottish Credit issues relating to professional practice from university-based sessions. The placement, Qualification Framework (SCQF) a range of perspectives and contribute supported by university tutors and college or equivalent. This pathway is for to the development of others. mentors, provides you with the opportunity to students where an HNC is the develop and enhance your teaching practice The TQFE course is tailored specifically in the further education environment. highest qualification available in for individuals who aspire to a career in the UK in that subject area. the further education sector, and the Course assignments are designed in such a BA Degree University of Stirling is the only provider way that you will be encouraged to explore Students must have a relevant to offer this unique pre-service route. links between professional practice and current research ideas and concepts. In addition, two Higher National Diploma (HND) at Delivered by staff who are both research-active Level 8 on the SCQF or equivalent. teaching observations will be carried out, in and have teaching expertise in the further the main, by core staff on the TQFE course. Equivalent qualifications that education sector, the TQFE award offers may be recognised include: a research-informed and practice-focused The course is taken across one academic • Senior Award from the City and course, thus providing a high-quality learning year and comprises five modules at SCQF Guilds ‘Professional Recognition experience with the notion of professional Level 9 worth 120 credit points. Award’ (Affiliateship Level) enquiry at its heart. Through the research and scholarship activities undertaken by • Other qualifications that are of staff on the course, the research knowledge equivalent standard to an HND base is continuously reviewed, updated and CAREER OPPORTUNITIES or HNC may be considered. enhanced and this further informs practice. As the recognised teaching qualification for Candidates for both qualifications The course was commended by the General individuals who are employed in Scottish must also have both literacy Teaching Council For Scotland on behalf Further Education, the TQFE provides you with and numeracy skills. The normal of the for the quality a highly relevant and marketable qualification. entry requirements are: of its teaching and learning. In addition, Students achieving the BA award may progress to additional academic qualifications • A National Qualification Course the course is guided and informed by a Programme Advisory Group made up of in the field of education such as: a Masters; award in English at level 6 on Master of Research; Doctorate; or PHD. the SCQF (or suitable evidence of colleagues from further education colleges. being able to attain this standard) Our graduates have found employment as: or SQA communication level III • Education and Employability Advisers • A National Qualification Course • Further Education Lecturers in numeracy or Mathematics at TOP 5 IN SCOTLAND • Heads of Department in Further level 4 on the SCQF (or suitable AND TOP 10 IN THE Education Institutions evidence of being able to attain • Learning Coordinators this standard). Candidates UK FOR EDUCATION should have Information and The Complete University Guide 2021 Communication Technology (ICT) skills equivalent to Intermediate 2 (i.e. level 5 on the SCQF).

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MAKING IT WORK FOR YOU COMING FROM SCHOOL BTEC The University of Stirling is Scottish Highers and We fully accept BTEC qualifications Advanced Highers whether studied at Level 3 Extended fully committed to helping We generally make offers based on Diploma level or in conjunction with all students reach their full your Highers and occasionally Advanced other qualifications. Successful applicants potential, and we believe Highers. Each of our course pages will typically require a grade of DDM in displays the typical requirements their final Diploma. that everyone has the ability including the number of Highers and to succeed. Each student grades needed, along with the details T-levels needs to meet course-specific of any essential subjects. We accept We are fully supportive of the new T-level Highers taken over two sittings, qualifications; students will generally be entry requirements and to although you may be asked for asked to obtain a Merit. Please note if manage this, our centralised a higher grade if you repeated or the course pages state a specific subject Admissions and Access Team upgraded examinations. is required at A-level/Higher please check with Admissions and Access to confirm analyse, review and process In order to be as fair and consistent as your T-level meets this requirement in all applications to the possible for those who are sitting any advance of submitting an application. University. They’re also Advanced Highers, a grade C or above will count as an upgrade to the original The Welsh Baccalaureate available throughout your Higher grade achieved. If you have an We accept the Advanced Skills Challenge application journey if Advanced Higher only (without the Certificate. If you are studying the Welsh you need to update your relevant Higher), you’ll be asked for Baccalaureate we will generally treat grade B in the Advanced Higher. this the same as one A-level. For most application, have any of our courses you will be required to questions or are just Foundation Apprenticeships have the equivalent of three A-levels or looking for some advice. Foundation Apprenticeships are fully two A-levels plus the Advanced Skills accepted for all our undergraduate Challenge Certificate. We accept a wide range of qualifications courses, and are generally equivalent from around the globe and understand to a Higher grade A or B, depending Combined Qualifications not all students will come to university on how relevant the Foundation We accept a wide range of qualifications through the same routes. The following Apprenticeship is to the degree from all over the world. If you are sitting pages provide you with more information applied for. a combination of different qualifications, about some of the more common routes. you will be made an offer based on your The Scottish Baccalaureate individual circumstances (e.g. Highers and We accept qualifications from a Foundation Apprenticeship or A-level Expressive Arts, Languages, Science or and BTEC combinations). Social Sciences based on the relevance to our degree courses. The qualification Variation to published grades consists of a group of current Higher and Grades listed on individual course pages Advanced Higher subjects in combination are for guidance only. Check online with an interdisciplinary project. for the latest minimum grades needed before you apply, and if you are resitting A-levels or upgrading some subjects you may We make offers based on your predicted be asked for a higher grade. Passes in A-level grades. Each of our course pages two subjects with a high amount of displays the minimum grades required, material in common may not be counted along with the details of any essential separately (e.g. Biology and Human subjects. If you are resitting or upgrading Biology); if your subjects ‘overlap’ like some A-levels we may increase our this, ask our Admissions and Access Team normal grade requirements. for advice.

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COMING FROM COLLEGE ACCESS COURSES RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING College students come from a range of Access courses are usually aimed at We award credit on admission for certain different backgrounds and courses, and adults who have been out of formal qualifications gained before coming to use a variety of different routes to come education for some time and who have Stirling. That means you may be able to to university. We provide tailored support few or no relevant qualifications to get shorten the length of time you need to for HNC and HND students, including into university. These courses give you spend at university to get your degree. advice on routes and practical advice and the academic qualifications needed for We’ll award credit automatically on guidance through your transition into university, help you with advice and application if your qualifications are university. guidance throughout the university suitable. application process, and teach you study You can come into Year 1 or, for some skills, such as essay writing, that are If you want to request credit for any degrees, you might be able to come easily forgotten when you’ve been out of other professional qualifications, contact into Year 2 or 3 (advanced entry). This education for a while. our Admissions and Access Team means if you’ve completed an HNC or before entry. We can’t award credit HND at college, you could be eligible for UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING ACCESS COURSE retrospectively once you’ve started advanced entry by simply changing the Our access course has been specially your course. year of entry on your application form. designed to offer tailored support to [email protected] Not all of our courses have advanced mature students with no qualifications entry, so always check with us before who want to access a degree course. GENERAL ADVANCED ENTRY you apply. You can check for yourself We offer a part-time evening access on our website: Some of our courses offer Advanced course based on campus that’s run by our stir.ac.uk/collegestudents Entry routes that enable students to gain lecturers. If you complete this successfully exemption from Year 1 of study and with the required grades, you’ll be go directly into Year 2 or sometimes 3. ADULT RETURNS guaranteed a place on a Stirling Advanced Entry is not available on all We have an active mature student degree course. courses, and entry requirements may community, and welcome applications stir.ac.uk/accesscourses vary. For more information, please have from mature students no matter your a look at the relevant course page or background. We can help you figure out contact our Admissions and Access Team. the right course for you and what you SCOTTISH WIDER ACCESS PROGRAMME need to do to get into university. We’re a member of the Scottish Wider stir.ac.uk/maturestudents Access Programme (SWAP), which runs dedicated access courses for mature students at local further education If you already have some qualifications, colleges. We warmly welcome SWAP contact our advisers – your qualifications students into all our degrees – you might be enough to get you a place need to complete the course and get on a course. If not, you might want to the required grades in your student think about studying an access course. profile. For more information, visit [email protected] the SWAP website: +44 (0) 1786 467046 scottishwideraccess.org 113

INTERNATIONAL If English is not your first language, “It’s a wonderful experience you must provide evidence of your English language skills. Specific English language studying here with all the requirements are listed on each individual beautiful scenery and the lake. course page on our website and we accept I also live on the campus and a number of English language qualifications. Should you not qualify, we’ve teamed up am so happy; there’s lots to do with global education leader, INTO University and I love the swimming pool! Partnerships, to deliver dynamic programmes My lecturers and the support to support your transition into Stirling. INTO University of Stirling’s integrated academic staff really care about me and programmes offer progression to a wide range I’ve been helped to think of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and research for myself. at the University of Stirling. It feels great.” For more information about English language FU HANYU requirements, visit: China stir.ac.uk/elr BA (Hons) Translation and Interpreting Studies 114 REALISE YOUR POTENTIAL

REALISE YOUR POTENTIAL WITH CARE EXPERIENCED, ESTRANGED PEOPLE AND CARERS ADJUSTED OFFERS OUR WIDENING ACCESS SUPPORT Dedicated support is available for care As part of our commitment to making The University of Stirling is committed experienced or estranged students and university as accessible as possible, we to helping students from all backgrounds carers at every stage of your journey. may make an adjusted offer of two reach their full potential and we believe This includes advice on choosing the grades (compared to our published entry that everyone has the ability to succeed. best route into higher education for requirements) for students who meet The Widening Access Team works with you, applying to university and subject certain criteria. The University takes the a range of different students, including: choice. We also support students following information into consideration: through their transition from school/ • Someone studying at a school with college to university, linking students • Applicant’s home postcode is a low rate of progression into higher with the dedicated staff that will support within the Scottish Index of education (below the national average) them through their time at Stirling. Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% • Someone studying at a school involved • Applicant has experience Our team of advisers offer one-to- in the Schools for Higher Education of being in care one, confidential pre-application and Programme (SHEP) across Scotland • Applicant is a carer transitional support, which can include: • Care experienced students • Applicant is estranged from family • Carers • Advice on choosing the right and is living without family support • College students school/college courses • Applicant is part of the Schools for • Mature students • Help to choose a course and/or Higher Education Programme (SHEP) • Students from targeted postcodes find the right route into university • Applicant has participated in the (use our online checker: • How to complete your UCAS form University of Stirling Access to stir.ac.uk/wp) • Support at our Open Days and Degree Studies Programme Applicant Days to make sure you • Applicant has participated get the most out of your visit in the Scottish Wider Access • Bespoke campus visits for you Programme (SWAP) and a friend, support worker or parent/guardian, to find out FOR SQA HIGHER QUALIFICATIONS, THE MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT IS more about our degree choices ADJUSTED BY UP TO TWO GRADES. • Tailored support throughout your first weeks at the University SQA Higher SQA Higher to help you settle in Typical Entry Minimum Entry Requirement Requirement To find out more, email us or check out our website: AAAB ABBB stir.ac.uk/wp [email protected] AABB BBBB 115 REALISE YOUR POTENTIAL

“It doesn’t feel like everything here is geared towards younger students and it’s more inclusive.

There is a lot of help available at the University when it comes to childcare or learning support; you just have to ask. My degree is BSc Psychology and I’m studying Biology and Sports Studies, too, which means I can keep my options open.“ HELEN HOLT Scotland BSc (Hons) Psychology 116 LET'S APPLY

UCAS FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE UCAS APPLICATION FEE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS If you’re applying for a full-time You’ll need to pay an application fee to International applicants have until 30 undergraduate course, use the UCAS UCAS based on the number of courses you June 2022 to apply. Our overseas agents online application system. UCAS starts apply for. If you only apply for one course, can help with your application. Visit our receiving applications for entry in autumn it costs £20. If you apply for two or more country-specific information pages 2022 on 1 September 2021. courses, there’s a one-off fee of £26. for all the details: stir.ac.uk/countryinfo You can apply for up to five different DEFERRED ENTRY courses on your application – there’s no You should make deferred applications NORTH AMERICA COMMON APPLICATION ranking of your choices, and universities through UCAS by the 2022 deadline As well as applying through UCAS, don’t see your other choices. You can track for entry in September 2023. applicants from North America can apply your applications online and see any offers through the Common Application. We as soon as they’re made. UK applicants JANUARY ENTRY accept both methods, and don’t have a need to apply by 15 January 2022. All Some courses offer the opportunity for preferred option. Speak to your School universities will consider applications you to start your course in January for year Counsellor to decide which method received on time or before one entry. Applications for January entry would be best for you. this date on an equal basis. must be made directly to the University stir.ac.uk/commonapp through Admissions and Access. Apply as early as you can – [email protected] TERMS AND CONDITIONS don’t leave it until the last day! +44 (0) 1786 467044 Any student who is offered a place .com will be subject to the University of PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE Stirling’s Terms and Conditions. Applications for part-time courses stir.ac.uk/terms should be made directly to us. Please contact Admissions to do this. [email protected] +44 (0) 1786 467044 117 QUESTIONS Can be studied part-time Advanced entry UCAS CODE: C300 You can study abroad What do I need to apply for UCAS Code – this is the code you the degree I want to study? TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS use in your UCAS application You’ll need qualifications, a personal YEAR 1 ENTRY – FOUR-YEAR HONOURS statement and a reference. For some By the end of S5 – These are the grades SQA Highers: you need by the end of fifth year. specific degrees you may also need to: AABB – by the end of S5 AAAB – by the end of S6 By the end of S6 – These are the • Come to an interview for certain GCE A-levels: accumulated grades you need from the BBB fifth year and sixth year together. professional courses IB Diploma: • Provide evidence of relevant work 30 This bit is really important! or voluntary experience and a BTEC (Level 3): Protection of Vulnerable Groups DDM Essential subjects – it is compulsory (PVG) check for our Nursing, Essential subjects: to have one of these subjects. To include one of Biology, Teaching and Social Work courses If it says a subject is preferred, you Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. • Get an Occupational Health check don’t have to have this but it helps. YEAR 2 ENTRY – for our Nursing courses THREE-YEAR HONOURS Not all of our degrees have • Answer some scenario questions SQA Adv. Highers: essential subjects. for our Social Work course ABB GCE A-levels: This means you could start in second year ABB If English is not your first language, rather than first year if you want to, and IB Diploma: if you have these qualifications and grades. you will normally need to provide 35 evidence of your English language Essential subjects: skills through qualifications. You can To include Biology and one of find out more on our website: Chemistry, Environmental Science, stir.ac.uk/elr Geography or Physics. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS We call these our entry requirements. Scottish HNC/HND: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. We accept a lot of different qualifications, We list the entry requirements for Advanced entry: Please consult including HNC and HND from college, each course on its respective page website for details. and access courses for mature students. in this prospectus. This is an example There’s loads of information on our Access courses and other UK/EU website about this: stir.ac.uk/wp of how the information is presented. and international qualifications are also welcomed. These pages tell you how we ADDITIONAL INFORMATION look at qualifications. General entry requirements apply – see pages 111-113.

Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer entry – see page 114.

What qualifications Do you accept HNCs and HNDs? I’m a mature student, can I apply? and grades do I need? Absolutely! College students make We’re happy to help anyone who is The qualifications and grades you up a significant part of our student interested in studying at university need will vary by course. We select population in all of our courses. whatever your age and background. students based on ability and potential, An HNC or HND in a related subject Those who have been out of education which means that these may also might even get you Advanced Entry for three years or more use a range of depend on whether you’re a Widening into Year 2 or Year 3 of some of our different courses to come to university. Access student. If you’re not sure if courses. Go to page 112 for more Go to page 112 for more information, you are a Widening Access student, information, or look on our website: or look on our website: go to page 114 for more information stir.ac.uk/collegestudents stir.ac.uk/maturestudents or look on our website: stir.ac.uk/wp 118 MONEY MATTERS

Fees vary depending on your permanent EU STUDENTS ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF FUNDING place of residence and so does the Tuition fees for new students are Different trusts and bodies provide funding you may be eligible to receive. available on the University website. additional funding for students. These additional sources of funding include: Please visit the course pages TUITION FEES FOR FULL-TIME BA/BSC/BACC (HONS) for further information: Carnegie Trust COURSES (EXCLUDING NURSING) stir.ac.uk/ugcourses carnegie-trust.org SCOTTISH STUDENTS You won’t have to pay tuition fees. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Association of Charitable Foundations (LIVING OUTSIDE THE EU) The Scottish Government pays these on acf.org.uk Tuition fees for new students are your behalf through the Student Awards available on the University website. Stirlingshire Educational Trust Agency for Scotland (SAAS). You must (local students only) apply for this funding every year. Please visit the course pages stirlingeducationaltrust.org.uk for further information: PART-TIME STUDENTS IN SCOTLAND stir.ac.uk/ugcourses University Scholarship Finder You will be required to pay tuition This easy-to-use facility lets you search fees; however, fee waivers and support TUITION FEES FOR NURSING STUDENTS for available scholarships and bursaries. from SAAS may be available depending SCOTTISH NURSING STUDENTS stir.ac.uk/scholarships on your circumstances. SAAS pays tuition fees for all Scottish Student Support Services stir.ac.uk/ptfees students on pre-registration courses. If you run into financial problems, There’s also a non-means-tested bursary – UK STUDENTS (EXCLUDING we can help. We offer a range of please refer to our website for details. SCOTLAND) AND STUDENTS FROM services, including trained Student THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND Money Advisers and access to EU NURSING STUDENTS Students from England, Northern discretionary and childcare funds. Please check our online course pages Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland stir.ac.uk/moneysupport for the latest information about fees. will pay for the first three years of their undergraduate degree. Please refer to MERIT SCHOLARSHIP UK STUDENTS (EXCLUDING SCOTLAND) the website for specific fees information. INTERNATIONAL/UK NURSING A tuition fee loan is available to pay STUDENTS (EXCLUDING SCOTLAND) All 2022 applicants from England, for these costs. Applications are made Fees will be payable for your Nursing Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic through your relevant funding body. course and will vary depending on your of Ireland with a minimum of AAB normal place of residency. Please check performance at A-level or equivalent – our online course pages for fees. including DDD BTEC qualifications – will HONOURS YEAR SCHOLARSHIP receive a £1,000 cash award for each of Students from England, Northern the three years that students are required Ireland, Wales and the Republic of to pay fees. Ireland who successfully progress to their fourth year will be awarded an Honours The Merit Scholarship can be combined Scholarship, covering the full cost of the with both the Choice and Honours Year fees in their fourth and final year. Scholarships, resulting in more than £13,000 of support from Stirling – For further information, visit: a help with travel and study costs. stir.ac.uk/scholarships It may not be combined with the UK Funding Bodies Nursing Scholarship. Scotland: saas.gov.uk For further information, visit: England: gov.uk/studentfinance stir.ac.uk/scholarships Wales: studentfinancewales.co.uk Northern Ireland: studentfinanceni.co.uk Republic of Ireland: saas.gov.uk 119

NURSING SCHOLARSHIP UK STUDENTS SPORTS BURSARIES UK STUDENTS COST OF LIVING (EXCLUDING SCOTLAND) (EXCLUDING SCOTLAND) The cost of living in Stirling is more All 2022 applicants from England, 24 Sports Bursaries are on offer to than 40 percent lower than London1. Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic students from England, Northern The breakdown below shows you the of Ireland who meet the conditions of Ireland and Wales, or from outside potential costs of living away from their offer will get a £2,000 scholarship the EU. These bursaries are available home – but remember, the amount for each of Years 1-3 of study. for athletes who participate in curling, you actually spend will depend on football, golf, swimming, tennis and It can be combined with the Honours your lifestyle. triathlon. Other sporting disciplines will Year Scholarship and the Access to be considered on a case-by-case basis. Scottish/UK students Nursing Bursary. As well as financial support towards These bursaries each have a value your tuition fees, you can typically CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP UK STUDENTS of £2,000 per year of study and will be apply to your relevant funding body (EXCLUDING SCOTLAND) awarded for September 2022 entry. for help with living costs. This usually All 2022 applicants from England, Bursaries are awarded based on a takes the form of student loans, Northern Ireland, Wales and the combination of academic merit and grants or bursaries, and the amount Republic of Ireland, who choose the sporting achievement, and will be made awarded depends upon your personal University of Stirling on UCAS as their subject to meeting the University’s circumstances and household income. Firm or Insurance option and who meet academic admission standards. the conditions of their offer, will receive EU/International students Sports Bursaries are payable in addition a generous scholarship of £1,000 paid Typically, you won’t be able to claim to Choice and Honours Scholarships in Year 1. support for living costs through SAAS but may not normally be combined or other UK public funds. Contact the In addition, these students are offered a with any other University scholarship. relevant authority in your own country guaranteed place in University-managed For further information, visit: to find out more. accommodation during their first year. stir.ac.uk/scholarships This Choice Scholarship can be combined with the Honours Year and Merit Scholarships. It may not be combined with the Nursing Scholarship. MONTHLY TWO SEMESTERS For further information, visit: stir.ac.uk/scholarships University Accommodation Rent* £372 - £791 £3,108 - £6,790

Food (including toiletries) £173+ £1,557

Leisure £120 £1,080

Clothing £30 £270

Books £25 £225

Phone £45 £405

Travel** £35 £315

TOTAL £800 - £1,219 £6,960 - £10,642

* Includes utilities, Wi-Fi, bedding and bed linen, insurance, housekeeping assistance and 24/7 staff assistance. Prices are subject to change. ** This does not include any travel home 1. Based on consumer prices including rent. Source: Numbeo 2017 120 GETTING

BY AIR TO EDINBURGH/ BY CAR TO STIRLING HERE GLASGOW AIRPORTS BELFAST: 40mins ABERDEEN: 2hrs 15mins BIRMINGHAM: 1hr 15mins BIRMINGHAM: 4hrs 30mins BRISTOL: 1hr 15mins CARDIFF: 6hrs 30mins STIRLING CARDIFF: 1hr 30mins DUNDEE: 1hr GLASGOW EXETER: 1hr 35mins EDINBURGH: 1hr EDINBURGH LONDON: 1hr 15mins EXETER: 7hrs MANCHESTER: 1hr 5mins GLASGOW: 45mins NORWICH: 1hr 30mins LEEDS: 4hrs NEWCASTLE LONDON: 7hrs CAIRNRYAN MANCHESTER: 3hrs 45mins BELFAST BY TRAIN TO STIRLING NEWCASTLE: 3hrs LEEDS ABERDEEN: 2hrs NORWICH: 7hrs BIRMINGHAM: 4hrs 45mins MANCHESTER DUNDEE: 50mins NORWICH BIRMINGHAM EDINBURGH: 40mins BY FERRY AND CAR FROM GLASGOW: 26mins BELFAST TO STIRLING LONDON LEEDS: 3hrs 55mins FERRY: 2hrs 15mins CARDIFF BRISTOL LONDON: 5hrs 15mins CAR: 2hrs 30mins EXETER MANCHESTER: 4hrs 5mins (Cairnryan to Stirling) NEWCASTLE: 2hrs 20mins NORWICH: 6hrs 30mins

GETTING AROUND THE CITY JUMP ON A TRAIN USEFUL WEBSITES It’s easy to get from Stirling to the campus – Trains depart from Bridge of Allan or edinburghairport.com you can walk, cycle or hop on a bus. Stirling stations for destinations across the glasgowairport.com UK. On average, there’s a train to Glasgow stirlingdirect.org TRAVELLING BY CAR or Edinburgh every 30 minutes – more thetrainline.com Students in Years 2-4 can park on campus. at peak times. You can either buy a parking permit or use the pay and display. TRAVELLING FURTHER Scotland’s two main international airports TRAVELLING BY BUS are less than an hour away by car. You can There are Uni Link bus services between reach either airport by public transport, too. the University and city centre that run every There’s also a direct transfer service provided 10 minutes during semester time. National by Stirling Direct, the University’s airport bus operators also offer frequent services that pick-up service. run to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. 121

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FLIGHTS TO SCOTLAND If you’re coming from outside the country, Edinburgh and Glasgow international airports are your go-to destinations, with a wide range of incoming flights each day from across the globe.

ABUJA 9hrs 15mins NEW YORK 7hrs 30mins AMSTERDAM 1hr 35mins OSLO 1hr 45mins BARCELONA 4hrs 40mins PARIS 1hr 30mins BEIJING 10hrs 30mins RIO DE JANEIRO 11hrs 30mins BERLIN 1hr 30mins SAN FRANCISCO 12hrs 10mins DUBAI 7hrs 15mins SINGAPORE 15hrs 30mins HONG KONG 11hrs 30mins SYDNEY 24hrs 30mins JOHANNESBURG 14hrs 15mins TAIPEI 13hrs LONDON 1hr 15mins TOKYO 12hrs MILAN 2hrs 35mins TORONTO 10hrs 40mins MUSCAT 9hrs 35mins VANCOUVER 10hrs 35mins NEW DELHI 9hrs 122 A D Access Courses 112 Data Science 60 Accommodation 30-33 Digital Media 61 Accountancy 50-51 Accountancy and Finance 51 Accountancy, Professional 93 E INDEX Adult Nursing 86 Economics 62, 92 Advanced Entry 46, 112 Education 63-64, 66, 106-107 Alternative Access 112 Education, Primary 63 Animal Biology 52 Education, Secondary 64 Applied Biological Sciences 53 Employability 35, 38-41 Applied Mathematics 84 English Language Courses 45 Apply, how to 116-117 English Language Requirements 113 English Studies 65 Entry Requirements, General 111, 117 B Environmental Geography 66, 72 Biology 52-53, 54, 57, 81 Environmental Science 66-67 BTEC 111 Events Management 68 Business Computing 55 Business Management, Sport 104 Business Studies 56 F Facilities 6-7, 28-29 Fees 118 C Film and Media 69 Campus Map 4-5 Finance 70 Care Experienced 114 Flexibility, Degree 48 Cell Biology 57 French 71 City of Stirling 8-9 Funding 118-119 Clubs and Societies 18-25 College Students 112, 117 Combined degrees 46, 48 Common Application 116 Computing Science 59 Computing 55, 58, 100, 101 Cost of Living 119 Counselling and Wellbeing 35 Criminology 59

DISCLAIMER: The publisher acknowledges the right of all copyright holders. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information given in this publication, but the University can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. Photo on inside front cover taken by John McPake. University courses, services and procedures are continually reviewed, enhanced and revised and this may result in some changes between the time of publication and the date when the student enters the University. Where any changes will affect an applicant, the University will keep the applicant fully informed. Accreditations are awarded and reviewed periodically in line with the relevant regulatory body’s policies and procedures. Accreditations provided against course information are correct at time of print. For current accreditations, please consult the University website, stir.ac.uk The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159. Publication date: 02/21 123 G M S U General Entry Requirements 111, 117 Management 68, 75, 76, 80, 104 Scholarships 26, 118, 119 UCAS 116 Geography, Environmental 66, 72 Map 4-5 Scotland 10-11 Getting Here 120, 121 Marine Biology 81 Scottish History 97 Global Connections 12-13 Marketing 82, 96 Secondary Education 64 W Mathematics 83 Social Policy 99 Widening Access 114 Mathematics, Applied 84 Social Work 98 Winning Students 26 H Mature Students 112 Sociology and Social Policy 99 Heritage and Tourism 73 Media 61, 69, 77 Software Development 100 History 74, 97 Mental Health Nursing 87 with Cyber Security Y Young Carers 114 How to Apply 116-117 Modern Languages 71, 76, 85, 102 Software Engineering 101 Human Resource Management 75 Spanish and Latin 102 American Studies N Sport 22-27 Sport and Exercise Science 103 I Nursing 86-87 Integrated Programmes, INTO 44-45 Sport Business Management 104 International Foundation, 44-45 Sports Studies 105 INTO O Sports Scholarships 26 International Management 76 Open Days 124 Stirling, City of 8-9 Studies with European Inside cover, rear cover Student Accommodation 30-32 Languages and Society Outdoor Education 66 Student Money and Welfare 35 International Politics 91 Student Services Hub 35 International Sports 26 Scholarships Student Support 35 Internships 39, 41 P Students’ Union 18-19, 24-25 Paramedic Science 88 INTO 44-45 Study Abroad 36-37 Part-time Study 112 SWAP (Scottish Wider Access 112 Philosophy 89, 92 Programme) J Politics 90-92 Journalism Studies 77 Politics, Philosophy 92 and Economics (PPE) T Primary Education 63 TQFE (Teaching 106-107 L Professional Accountancy 93 Qualification in Further Education) Travel 120-121 Languages 71, 76, 85, 102 Psychology 94 Tuition Fees 118 Law 78-79 Library 28-29 R Religion, Student 35 Research 47 Religion 95 Retail Marketing 96

ARE YOU STIRLING? 124 OPEN DAYS 2021

Do you want to learn more HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE OPEN DAY To help you prepare, here are seven tips that about the University of Stirling? will help you make the most of your Stirling Open Day:

By attending one of our Open Days, you’ll learn all about our beautiful campus, be able to check out our diverse range of 1. PREPARE courses, and get a taste of what life as a Jot down five key questions that you want to ask us. Stirling student is really like. All prospective students, parents, guardians, teachers and careers advisers are welcome! 2. SELECT YOUR COURSE TALKS WHAT ARE OPEN DAYS? Attend a subject presentation and chat to the academics. Open Days help guide you through the application process, enable you to hear about our world-class accommodation and tell you all about our extensive support services. 3. TAKE A TOUR You’ll also be able to enjoy subject-specific See the campus, accommodation and sports facilities. presentations, join our academic staff and have useful discussions about student finance, accommodation and exciting Study Abroad opportunities. 4. THINK GLOBAL Learn about Study Abroad options from a choice of more than 30 countries. 5. CLUE UP ON CLUBS Get information on our 120+ student clubs and societies. 6. MIX 'N'MATCH Ask about our combined degrees.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY 7. ASK ABOUT FLEXIBILITY Not sure what to study? Don’t worry! You can still switch your course up until Year 2 – and we’ll tell you all about your options at Open Day. 125 MAKE A DATE WITH US

“Stirling seems very nice – it’s big HOW DO I REGISTER? and spacious and it’s been really Open Days at the University of Stirling are open to everyone, but we do ask that easy to talk to everyone. It’s great you register in advance. Our 2021 Open Days are scheduled to take place on: to listen to students who have been here and find out about 12 their experiences.” SATURDAY 12 JUNE

DAWN (England) 18 Open Day attendee SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 23 SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER

You can find the full details online nearer the time, but you can register to attend now: stir.ac.uk/openday

“I’m attracted to Stirling because of the sporting facilities – it’s top in Scotland for Sport. I’m hoping to get into the Sport Studies programme and play water polo. A combined degree really interests me.”

JAMES (Northern Ireland) Open Day attendee CAN’T ATTEND AN OPEN DAY? No problem. If you’re unable to join us at one of our Open Days or wish to meet us at another time, there are plenty of other opportunities. stir.ac.uk/visitus Or take our virtual tour: stir.ac.uk/virtualtour

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