Undergraduate Prospectus 2019
ARE YOU 2019 PROSPECTUS UNDERGRADUATE READY? ARE YOU STIRLING? ARE YOU READY? ARE YOU STIRLING? OPEN DAYS 2018 9 SATURDAY 9 JUNE 15 SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 27 SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER
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This prospectus can be made available in different formats. Please contact Student Recruitment for further information: [email protected] CONTENTS Principal’s welcome 1 BE THE This is Stirling 2 The Stirling experience 16 DIFFERENCE Academic excellence 42 AT THE Course list A-Z 51 Entry requirements 120 UNIVERSITY Getting here 124 OF STIRLING
At the University of Stirling, we’re committed to helping you to make a positive difference in the world.
Our focus is on ensuring every student We celebrate our global outlook, Our award-winning Students’ Union achieves their full potential, by offering with more than 120 nationalities is the University’s hub, providing an education based on innovation and represented on campus, and one in entertainment and welfare services excellence. Stirling is a place where 10 students spending part of their to make your life at Stirling the best it everyone is treated with respect and degree course studying overseas. can be. With more than 120 clubs and where ability – not background – societies to choose from, settling into The University offers an unrivalled student is valued. university life couldn’t be simpler. experience to help you make the most of We provide an inspiring academic your time with us. Our beautiful 330-acre You’re about to make a very exciting experience and a world-class living and campus offers a wide range of spacious decision about where you choose to learning environment – equipping you with accommodation, and everything you need study, and we’re delighted that you’re the skills to achieve your full potential and is just a few minutes’ walk away – from considering joining us at Stirling. I hope giving you the best possible start in life. diverse catering outlets, to our on- this prospectus offers you a flavour of campus theatre and art-house cinema. life at the University of Stirling, and Our flexible degree courses will help you that you’re able to visit our campus to be the difference in your chosen career, If you’re into sport, you’ll love Stirling. during one of our Open Day events. by providing you with the knowledge, As Scotland’s University for Sporting expertise and lifelong employability skills Excellence, we provide the highest- I wish you the very best of luck with to ensure you stand out from the crowd. quality sports facilities for our students, your studies – and look forward to You will be taught by Stirling’s world- high-performance and Olympic athletes, welcoming you on campus soon. leading academics, whose internationally staff and the wider community. renowned research is tackling some We’re the home of Scotland’s National of the biggest global challenges. Swimming Academy, the Scottish With Stirling’s teaching, employability, National Tennis Centre and Triathlon internationalisation, facilities and Scotland, and our students rated our inclusiveness all rated five-star in the sports facilities – which include a 50m Professor Gerry McCormac QS World University Rankings 2018, swimming pool and a golf course – Principal and Vice-Chancellor you’ll be able to take pride in gaining a first in Scotland, and joint-fourth in qualification from a prestigious university. the UK, in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017. 5 QS STARS FOR TEACHING EMPLOYABILITY INTERNATIONALISATION FACILITIES QS World University Rankings 2018 XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 1 1 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk WALLACE MONUMENT Climb 246 steps to reach UNIVERSITY OF the top of our famous AIRTHREY GOLF COURSE COLIN BELL, IRIS MURDOCH STIRLING INNOVATION landmark, built to commemorate Scots hero, Less than a five-minute PARK AND RG BOMONT BUILDINGS COTTRELL BUILDING Sir William Wallace. walk from student These buildings are where the The Cottrell Building Home to some cutting-edge accommodation, our Faculty of Social Sciences is based, is home to the Faculty research and development nine-hole golf course is and are home to some of our of Natural Sciences companies. right on your doorstep. cutting-edge research centres. and the Stirling Management School. AIRTHREY CASTLE Our very own 18th-century INTO BUILDING STIRLING COURT HOTEL castle is still in use today, ANDREW MILLER Our brand-new centre Offering 100 bedrooms and and overlooks the BUILDING is designed to offer one of only two venues University’s picturesque The heart of the University international students in Scotland awarded the SPITTAL-HILL CHALETS Popular student golf course. made up of the Atrium, unique academic pathways Conference Centre of accommodation in our Library, Students’ Union and that can help them gain Excellence Award. Scandinavian-style timber the Macrobert Arts Centre. a degree. chalets.
THE LINK BRIDGE The scenic commute between Halls and University; you’ll make your nine am lecture even AIRTHREY LOCH if you leave at five-to-nine. Our very own loch; home to our water sports teams, along with our resident AIRTHREY PARK swans. MEDICAL CENTRE NATIONAL TENNIS Our on-campus general CENTRE medical practice and Tennis superstars Andy dental centre. Murray and Gordon Reid NATIONAL SWIMMING famously honed their skills ACADEMY on our courts. Home to Scottish Swimming STUDENT and our world-class student ACCOMMODATION athletes, who practise more than 35 hours per week in Home to our students: our Olympic pool. more than 2,500 bedrooms PATHFOOT BUILDING across 20 residences on Where the Faculty of Arts and off campus. and Humanities, the Faculty of Health Sciences and THE PITCHES Sport and the Institute of Get a front row seat to the Aquaculture are based. It action on our grass and also hosts an art collection. artificial 4G pitches.
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XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 3 2 3 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk “Stirling was a great choice for me. Not only is it in a spectacular setting - the social IN SCOTLAND, TOP 5 life, volunteering and career I AM opportunities have helped me IN THE UK FOR GOOD develop as a confident person, ready for the graduate market. SPORTS FACILITIES I wish I could re-live it again.” STIRLING 1ST Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017
MEET SIMRON Simron Kandola (England) BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Law 85,000 Student of the Year, NUS Scotland ALUMNI IN MORE THAN 160 COUNTRIES OF OUR UNDERGRADUATE LEAVERS ARE IN EMPLOYMENT OR FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATING 96% Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015/16 IN THE UK FOR A GOOD ENVIRONMENT ON CAMPUS 1ST International Student Barometer 2016 XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 5 4 5 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk The University’s 330-acre campus isn’t just a gorgeous place to call AIRTHREY CASTLE SCOTTISH TENNIS CENTRE home. It’s a place where inspiration How many universities can say they’ve got Are you the next Andy Murray? As the strikes, where cutting-edge technology their very own castle? Overlooking the home of the Scottish National Tennis fuses with breath-taking nature and OUR University’s loch, the 18th-century Airthrey Centre, our campus is the nation’s premier where hidden gems enhance the lives Castle boasts a fascinating history – and is training ground for the game’s biggest of our students, staff and visitors. still in active use today. stars. But you don’t need to be an aspiring Wimbledon champion to take advantage of our world-class facilities – courts are AIRTHREY GOLF COURSE HIDDEN open to everybody. Are you a budding golfer? We’ve got our own nine-hole, par-three course, driving range and putting green right UNIVERSITY ART COLLECTION here on campus. The course is suitable Stirling’s public art collection is one GEMS for both amateur and professional of the most diverse on offer. Housed golfers. Affordable equipment hire primarily within the Pathfoot Building, is always available. our unique collection plays home to an array of paintings, sketches, tapestries VENUE and sculptures from some of the biggest names in Scottish contemporary art. Our newest multi-purpose social space stir.ac.uk/artcol offers the perfect place to collaborate, show off your skills or just hang out. Venue hosts regular unplugged music STIRLING COURT HOTEL sessions throughout the day and provides If your family and friends are keen to plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy visit, they’ll be pleased to know that the a Starbucks, a healthy drink from the University has a 100-bedroom hotel and 120+ Juice Bar or a great selection of food. award-winning conference centre right NATIONALITIES here on campus. The hotel also features a ARE REPRESENTED relaxing bar, cafe and excellent restaurant. ON CAMPUS stirlingcourthotel.com YOUR NEW CAMPUS
FIVE-STAR FACILITIES THE ATRIUM PLENTY OF CULTURE Our facilities were given the top score The Atrium is the social hub of the Our campus is a vibrant, artistic and in the 2018 QS Stars World University University. Not only does it connect cultural hotspot. Located at its heart is the Rankings – and it’s easy to see why. The students to the library, it also houses our Macrobert Arts Centre, central Scotland’s University’s newly refurbished library has Students’ Union, where you can relax with leading cultural hub and arts centre. It a range of different study spaces to suit a coffee during the day, catch up with regularly hosts live theatre, dance, comedy your needs; our contemporary, spacious friends or socialise into the wee hours. and contemporary music. Meanwhile, its and secure accommodation includes a There’s also a vibrant shopping precinct critically acclaimed Filmhouse offers the range of options to suit every taste and with a bank, pharmacy, mini-market and best value and most unique films in town. budget; and our world-class sports facilities bookshop – as well as a wide selection macrobert.org enable you to play and train alongside of restaurants and cafes. Olympic athletes.
“The campus is a five-minute bus ride UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING CAMPUS B823 away from the city centre, enabling
A9 you to have the peace and quiet of the country but also the buzz of the city.”
STIRLING CASTLE Angela McIvor (Scotland) CITY CENTRE BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Marketing
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The ancient city of Stirling offers students a unique blend of Scottish tradition and a vibrant, cosmopolitan feel.
SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP PUBS AND GRUB GET CONNECTED Stirling has everything you could hope The city plays home to the award-winning Stirling has everything you could hope for in a premier shopping destination. TinPot microbrewery, and is just a few for in a city, and even has its own cycle The city’s historic Victorian arcade, bustling minutes’ walk from campus. Craft beer sharing network in the form of Nextbike. high street and Thistles Shopping Centre revolutionaries BrewDog also recently set But its central location also means getting boast all the biggest brands and up shop in Stirling – while student-friendly across Scotland couldn’t be easier. quirkiest pop-up shops imaginable. eateries like Nando’s, Domino’s and Glasgow and Edinburgh are both within Subway are sprinkled throughout the easy reach for a day of shopping or a SOAK UP THE CULTURE city centre. night out. With around 130 gigs a week We host loads of intimate and unplugged in Glasgow, and the world’s biggest arts gigs, comedy and theatre performances WALK WITH HISTORY festival in Edinburgh, you’re not going right here on campus, but you’ll also find Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s to want to miss out on either city. Stirling plenty of unique music venues dotted grandest – befitting the childhood is also just a stone’s throw away from the STIRLING CASTLE: throughout the city. Stirling Castle and home of Mary Queen of Scots. It’s Kelpies and the impressive Falkirk Wheel. BEST VISITOR The Albert Halls regularly bring in some also where the world’s oldest football of music’s biggest names, while hidden was discovered hidden behind some For a change of pace, the Scottish ATTRACTION gem The Tolbooth provides the best panelling! The historic Old Town has Highlands are a short hop on the train. Scottish Outdoor and Leisure Awards 2016 of Scotland’s indie rock scene. We’ve hosted the likes of Robert Burns and Whether it’s skiing, rock climbing or simply also got a multiplex cinema, while the William Wallace, and still bears scars enjoying the beauty of one of the world’s Macrobert Arts Centre showcases from its role in military campaigns that last wild places, you should definitely the best in arthouse and mainstream changed the course of Britain’s history. add a trip ‘up North’ to your to-do list. cinema on campus.
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Nestled in the heart of Scotland, Stirling places you right in the thick of the country’s lively atmosphere. With our beautiful campus as your base, choosing Stirling means immersing yourself in the unique sights and sounds of one of the world’s most vibrant and inspiring countries. STUDY AT THE CENTRE OF SCOTLAND #ScotlandWelcomesTheWorld
EDUCATION INNOVATION BEAUTY SPORT FOOD AND DRINK Scotland has more world-class universities Scotland is famous for its inventions: Scotland is, quite simply, beautiful. The Scots invented golf, curling and Scotland is renowned for its unique cuisine SCOTLAND HAS per head of population than anywhere Penicillin, the bicycle, the television, Mountains, lochs, beaches, islands and cycling, and have had a major impact and internationally acclaimed whisky. else in the world. Our universities offer the telephone and animal cloning all castles offer wonderful opportunities on the development of rugby, hockey The country boasts an incredible culinary BEEN VOTED unrivalled quality and choice, and also came from our nation of innovators – for cycling, climbing, walking, skiing, and football. From Scotland’s biggest tradition with no fewer than 13 Michelin- maintain some of the highest rates of and we’re continuing that tradition. swimming or simply having the space to ever medal haul at the 2016 Rio Olympic star restaurants. No Scottish experience THE WORLD'S graduate employment in the UK. Stirling University of Stirling researchers are sit and think. Our towns and cities all have Games, to Team Scotland’s preparations is complete without a hearty serving of is regularly awarded five QS Stars1 for its at the forefront of their fields, which their own character, and Stirling’s central for Gold Coast 2018, our country is a haggis, neeps and tatties. Meanwhile, MOST BEAUTIFUL commitment to graduate employability, means our students are taught by experts location means you’re never far from haven for sporting success. Glasgow some of the globe’s top whisky distilleries with more than 96 percent of our in each area of study. During your time a new adventure. We also celebrate the is also preparing to host its first-ever are dotted throughout the countryside COUNTRY AND students in employment or further study at Stirling, you’ll be encouraged to take creative arts – you don’t have to wait European Championships in 2018, with surrounding Stirling and the neighbouring within six months of graduating.2 part in work placements and internships long for a festival, concert, exhibition, British Swimming set to use the University Highlands. If you’re into food and FAVOURITE with the best and brightest start-ups, as play or screening. And travelling to the of Stirling’s stunning campus to prepare drink, Scotland has plenty to offer. 1 QS World University Rankings 2018 well as national and global organisations – rest of the UK and Europe is easy, with for the games. With world-class facilities, DESTINATION 2 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education who knows what you’ll discover? convenient and affordable transport links. strong community links and our great As a proud Scottish University The Rough Guide 2017 survey 2015/16 outdoors just waiting for you, why with an international outlook, we not take up a new sport or outdoor encourage our students to make time activity when you’re here? You’ll find to explore our fantastic country. lots to inspire you in Scotland!
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 11 10 11 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk 03 07 SHOP THE STYLE MILE STIRLING AND BRIDGE OF ALLAN YOUR MARCH HIGHLAND GAMES Stirling’s got plenty of fantastic shops – but nothing AUGUST compares to Glasgow’s Style Mile. According to Keen to experience the real Scotland? Every summer, Lonely Planet, it’s the UK’s biggest shopping district pipe bands and athletes from across the globe flock outside London, with more than 200 quirky shops to the University’s doorstep to show off their skills and massive names in international fashion. Best of and compete in traditional feats of strength like STIRLING all, it’s just 30 minutes down the road from Stirling. the caber toss, hammer throw and tug of war. 04 08 CELEBRATE IN STYLE AT THE SPORTS UNION BALL GET LOST IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST APRIL OCTOBER University is all about trying new The Sports Union Ball is without doubt one of the most Named the Best Outdoor Festival in the Scottish things – and Stirling is the perfect anticipated events on the social calendar. As the annual Outdoor and Leisure Awards 2017, the Enchanted place to get involved. The city gives awards ceremony for student achievements in sport at the Forest is Scotland’s top immersive sound and light event. University of Stirling, it’s a celebration not to be missed. It’s set amidst the stunning Faskally Wood just north of you a backstage pass to some of Stirling, and is the perfect way to find your holiday spirit. the country’s weirdest and most wonderful experiences imaginable. To give you an idea, here are our top 10 events that you need to mark in your calendar. 05 09 BE INTRIGUED AT STIRLING CASTLE DECK THE HALLS IN EDINBURGH MAY NOVEMBER Perched high above the city, award-winning Stirling Counting down the days until Christmas? You’ll Castle will transport you to the 16th-century with all find plenty of magic in Edinburgh. For seven weeks its splendour. Meet historical characters in the Royal every year, the medieval Old Town is transformed Palace and learn about kings, queens and warriors of into a winter wonderland – complete with traditional old who changed the course of Scotland’s history. markets, ice skating and plenty of mulled wine. 01 02 06 10 STAY COOL AT THE LOONY DOOK HIT THE SLOPES IN AVIEMORE EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT STIRLING HOGMANAY JANUARY FEBRUARY AUGUST DECEMBER Feeling bold? One of Scotland’s biggest New Do you enjoy skiing or snowboarding? We’re just Looking for a bit of culture? The world’s largest arts Have you ever counted down to midnight in Year’s Day traditions is the annual Firth of Forth a short drive from the Cairngorms National Park festival is just a hop and a skip away from Stirling. It a medieval castle? Every year, locals gather at Loony Dook, which sees thousands of brave and Aviemore. There are world-class runs available runs over 25 days in August, and features more than Stirling Castle to ring in the New Year with souls charge into the freezing sea to celebrate for all skill levels and, for practice, there’s a 120m 50,000 performances across 300 venues. You’ll find some of music’s biggest names. There’s always the new year and raise money for charity. dry slope just eight miles from the University. all sorts of music, dance, theatre, comedy, cabaret, plenty of food and drink to keep you warm, musicals, lectures, special events and so much more. and the atmosphere is totally electrifying.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 13 12 13 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk I AM STIRLING “I chose Stirling because it gave me the opportunity to study exactly what I wanted, and to study English to prepare me for an international world. After moving here from another country, I’ve been offered all the support I need, and everyone has made me feel welcome. I would not have had this amazing chance at home.”
1ST IN SCOTLAND FOR WELCOMING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International Student Barometer 2016
“Stirling is such a welcoming place. MEET RICKY I have made lots of good friends Friederike Schubert (Germany) during my time here and feel BSc (Hons) Psychology inspired by my lecturers, who really are passionate about what they do.” WORLD-CLASS REPUTATION A DIVERSE CAMPUS LASTING CONNECTIONS MEET AVINAASH The University of Stirling is an We’re top in Scotland for welcoming Studying at Stirling is a truly connected 3 Avinaash Tinesh (Malaysia) international university with a global international students , with more experience. When you graduate, you’ll BSc (Hons) Software Engineering reputation for excellence in teaching than 120 nationalities represented on automatically become a member of our and high-quality research. campus. Our exchange partnerships alumni organisation. This means you’ll mean students can join our community join a vibrant network of 85,000 people With more than 100 international for a year or a semester as part of their in more than 160 countries. It’s an research partners, almost three-quarters studies. This helps to create a unique amazing resource for mentoring, career of our research activity is rated either atmosphere on campus with plenty of development, advice and support. world-leading or internationally excellent1. opportunities to meet new people and We’ve also been awarded five QS Stars experience diverse cultures. We strive to make sure our former in the World University Rankings for students stay connected with each internationalisation2. Who knows – perhaps you’ll be inspired other, and love welcoming back our to follow in their footsteps and study alumni as mentors, guest lecturers and Thinking and working globally is part of abroad as part of your degree too? speakers through our Alumni Ambassador our daily teaching, learning and research There’s a whole world out there – Programme. Our alumni frequently practice. This means your degree will be let us help you discover it. host internships and work experience outward-looking and full of possibilities opportunities, as well as work-based and potential. Studying at Stirling sets you projects or placements that enable students up to be a global citizen in an increasingly to practise their skills in real-life situations. connected world. 1
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS Research Excellence Framework 2014 2 QS World University Rankings 2018 3 International Student Barometer 2016 XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 15 14 15 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk “I chose to study at Stirling because it offered so much choice in terms of combined degrees – and I’m so glad I did. I’ve found Stirling really warm, welcoming and inviting. The lecturers are passionate, Student Services really take care of you and I’ve become a lot more confident and independent.” MEET CHRISTOPHER Christopher Szucs (Hungary) BA (Hons) Film and Media and Journalism
“Following my Study Abroad experience in Alabama, I’m now back in Stirling and it’s great to come home to the beautiful campus and my friends, but I will never forget the experience. I am very fortunate that the University has many connections all over the world.” MEET LIAM Liam Holmes (England) BA (Hons) History
“I’m so happy for the opportunity “The University of Stirling was always my to study in a beautiful place with first choice; it has the best Film and Media a lot of history, and it’s incredibly course and the people I met on the first flexible. The course combinations day have become friends for life. I jointly allowed me to change my degree set up the Film Society and it opened from geography to sociology and so many doors for me.” criminology, after taking sociology as an elective module initially.” MEET CHANTELLE Chantelle Grieve (Northern Ireland) MEET KATE BA (Hons) Film and Media Kate Penton-Voak (England) BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
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XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 17 16 17 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk “Here at the Students’ Union, our YOUR STUDENTS' UNION FACILITIES FOR YOU main aim is to ‘Make Students’ Your award-winning Students’ Your Union also runs a number of Lives Better’. We achieve this Union is the beating heart of the award-winning and student-focused by representing your needs University. Through its student-focused outlets. Whether you’re looking for a 120+ and views to ensure we work representation, the Union is committed pizza, coffee, space to relax or party in, together with the University to to ‘Make Students’ Lives Better’. your Union provides it all. Studio serves CLUBS AND make a positive difference to your food all day to a backdrop of live sport Alongside our student-focused and regular entertainment. The outside student experience. We ensure SOCIETIES representation work, we offer a decking offers stunning views, while our that the Students’ Union offers wide range of services designed to cafe in Underground serves Starbucks something for everyone. Whether improve your student experience. From coffee, paninis, soups and cakes. it’s getting involved in clubs and societies to sports clubs, events to societies, with our environmental environmental projects, no matter what At night, you can relax in our Studio bar CLUBS AND SOCIETIES team or simply having a coffee your interest is, we are here for you. or check out what’s going on in multi- University isn’t about locking yourself in the Union, we look forward purpose space Venue. From Freshers’ in the library for days on end. Here at to welcoming you to Stirling.” SUPPORT FROM THE UNION Week events, with guest DJs like BBC Stirling, our students love to explore The Students’ Union body elects Student Radio 1’s Scott Mills and performances and share the passions and interests that Astrid Smallenbroek Officers each year to work with Faculty from Cascada, to comedy nights and make them unique. That’s why we have Union President Officers and Course Reps to enhance all regular ceilidhs – there’s something 2017/18 more than 70 societies and 50 sports aspects of student life. From academic for everyone. Check out the Union’s clubs to choose from, including our three representation to course feedback, website for all the latest news. award-winning student media outlets. Live Music Society jamming session campaigns on student housing to If there’s nothing that piques your tuition fees, the Union is here for you. KEEP IN TOUCH: interest, we can even help you start stirlingstudentsunion.com your own club. The Union will help you to deal with any personal or academic issue you stirlingstudentsunion may be facing. All services are run stirlingunion by a dedicated team that provides TO GIVE YOU A QUICK TASTE, HERE ARE A FEW confidential and informed academic and stirlingunion OF THE GROUPS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED IN: non-academic support and guidance. stirunion App (iTunes/Android): INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL THEATRE VOLUNTEERING Stirling Students’ Union Want to mix with students from across Do you have secret West End ambitions? Want to make a difference? This society the globe? The International Society is the The Musical Theatre Society is the perfect is for anyone interested in volunteering, biggest on campus and all are welcome. training ground. The group runs loads of fundraising and helping local charities From Christmas Markets in Edinburgh singing and acting workshops designed for in Stirling. From collecting donations for to St Andrews and its beaches – the beginners and seasoned thespians alike. the local foodbank to raising money for International Society is the best way to charities and visiting social enterprises, explore while making new connections. PSYCHOLOGY if you’re passionate about helping The Psychology Society hosts all sorts others, this is the place for you. LIVE MUSIC of workshops, trips and socials that Are you a budding musician? Check out are open to everybody – whether POLITICS IS THIS YOUR the Live Music Society. All instruments, you’re studying Psychology or not. You Ready to join the debate? PolSoc skill levels and tastes are welcome. Both may not learn to read people’s minds, brings together all sides of the political electric and acoustic sessions are offered, but you’ll have an amazing time. spectrum for an array of activities. and the society hosts a weekly Open Mic In recent years, they‘ve travelled to night in the Students’ Union Studio bar. LIGHTSABER ACADEMY Amsterdam, Berlin and Barcelona – Is the Force strong with you? As part of and give students a taste of power COMIC AND SCI-FI Midichlorians Scotland, The Lightsaber with their Model UN here on campus. Ever fancied teaming up with friends Academy schools students in a range for an awesome fantasy adventure, or of sword styles inherited from both STUDENTS' roaming the post-apocalyptic wastes? Oriental and Occidental martial arts, “Shazam” is the – self-confessed – geek as well as fictional styles featured hub on campus, and is the perfect place in the iconic Star Wars™ films. See page 25 for more on the Sports Union. to relax and indulge in all your favourites.
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MEET CHARLIE Charlie Crawford (Scotland) BA (Hons) Sports Studies and Business Studies I AM STIRLING
MEET PAMELA “I’ve made friends with people from all over the world, and I have been lucky enough to gain Pamela Nxumalo (South Africa) BA (Hons) Film and Media work experience related to my course. I’ve also really enjoyed being a committee member for one of the Union’s many societies, allowing me to develop transferable soft skills.”
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 21 20 21 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk OUTSTANDING SPORTS FACILITIES Our sports facilities include: • The National Tennis Centre, which features six indoor courts, two outdoor all-weather floodlit courts and two outdoor clay courts. • The National Swimming Academy, which houses a 50-metre, six-lane ARE YOU INTO pool and land-conditioning room. As Scotland’s University for We have been at the forefront of Scottish • A nine-hole, par-three golf course, Sporting Excellence, the University sport for nearly five decades, and are putting green, driving range, of Stirling has one of the best proud to have supported world-class pavilion and video analysis suite. reputations in the UK. athletes from around the globe. Our • The MP Jackson Fitness Centre, which incredible student athletes have competed boasts a great range of cardiovascular at the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth and resistance equipment, with Games and the Walker Cup. SCOTLAND'S UNIVERSITY two free weights areas containing FOR SPORTING We aim to make sure every student many lifting platforms. can enjoy our world-class sports facilities, • An eight-court sports hall and EXCELLENCE which are fully accessible to disabled users, three squash courts. and we provide a wide range of activities and support services that cater to all of • An air-conditioned dance and our students’ individual needs. fitness studio. Choose from more than 50 fitness classes • A 400m all-weather running track. per week, learn to swim, try tennis, join • Two artificial pitches and seven a walking or running group around our grass pitches. beautiful campus or bolster your CV with fantastic coaching and volunteer To find out more about sport at Stirling, visit: opportunities. Be part of something brilliant. stir.ac.uk/1hp
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GET INVOLVED The best way to experience sport at STIRLING CLANSMEN: the University of Stirling is to give it a FOUR-TIME BRITISH try. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a READY TO competitive athlete or simply looking for NATIONAL CHAMPIONS a bit of fun, we have plenty of ways for you to get involved. The Sports Union has more than 50 clubs that compete both locally and nationally. Our football, golf, tennis, swimming, rugby, triathlon and American football JOIN THE teams are hugely successful throughout the year – and are always on the lookout for talented students to join their clubs and help them be the difference on and off the pitch. But we’re not only about competition. TEAM? If you’re just looking to get fit and have fun, our Intramural Sport programme offers a variety of recreational activities, including table tennis and basketball. For more information on our Sports 1ST IN SCOTLAND Union clubs, visit: stir.ac.uk/1a7 AND TOP 5 IN THE UK FOR GOOD SPORTS FACILITIES Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 25 24 25 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk MEET CAMERON Cameron Richardson (Scotland) BA (Hons) Finance
Cameron is the world junior duathlon champion, achieved at the SPORTS ITU Duathlon World Championships in Penticton, Canada.
“Stirling is just an amazing university. The facilities are world-class, with the National SCHOLARSHIPS Swimming Academy and a really good track. There are also brilliant trails and hills in the surrounding area.” SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WINNING STUDENTS PARTNERS ON CAMPUS The University of Stirling’s International The University of Stirling was appointed Throughout the time we’ve spent Sports Scholarship Programme is one Scotland’s University for Sporting transforming Stirling into one of the UK’s of the largest high-performance sports Excellence in 2008, and is responsible for leading universities for sport, we have programmes in the UK and has been the governance of Winning Students, formed close working relationships with in place since 1981, with graduates Scotland’s national sport scholarship a number of partner agencies that are including Olympic and Paralympic programme. Winning Students supports now based on the campus, including: medallists, as well as world champions. more than 150 high-performance student The programme offers an environment athletes across Scotland, with scholarships • sportscotland institute of sport designed to help scholars achieve their valued at up to £6,000 per year. • Commonwealth Games Scotland sporting and academic potential by • Scottish Swimming providing high-quality coaching and A core sport philosophy is adopted where • Tennis Scotland support services, including academic partner governing bodies nominate • Triathlon Scotland flexibility, sports science and sports eligible athletes for the Winning Students • Scottish Football Association medicine, as well as financial subsidies. programme. Athletes can also apply to be (Central Region) considered for scholarships in non-core stir.ac.uk/1hu Scholarships are awarded to talented individual or small combination sports. students in the following sports: Core scholarship sports include: • Curling • Football (men and women) • Badminton • Golf • Canoeing 15 OLYMPIANS • Swimming • Curling • Tennis • Football (women) 4 PARALYMPIANS • Triathlon • Golf • Hockey 9 WORLD RECORDS Students from England, Wales and • Judo Northern Ireland, who meet the stipulated • Orienteering criteria, are also eligible for a £2,000 per • Rowing year sports bursary. These bursaries are • Swimming available in the sports outlined above, as • Tennis well as: • Triathlon I AM • American football For more information about sports • Badminton scholarships, contact: • Futsal • Women’s hockey [email protected] • Netball +44 (0)1786 466910 • Women’s rugby • Volleyball STIRLING
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 27 26 27 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk Based in the heart of our beautiful campus, our state-of-the-art library houses more than 500,000 books and has plenty of space for research and study. Recently refurbished, you’ll enjoy a contemporary study hub that gives you all the tools and inspiration you need to succeed.
WORKING TOGETHER Libraries get a bad rap for being as silent as the grave. But here at Stirling, we’re into collaborative working. That’s why our contemporary library offers a wide range of study options to suit all tastes. We’ve got futuristic study pods, 10 group training and private study rooms, beanbags, coffee bar seating and plenty of lounges.
ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Our collections don’t just include journals – on everything from popular culture to quantum physics – the library also has a dedicated archives reading room that will enable you to explore our wide range of historical collections. You’ll enjoy unrivalled access to key texts and quirky artefacts that have played crucial roles in shaping world events.
YOUR THE UNIVERSITY INVESTS 1.5 MILLION EACH YEAR ON NEW CONTENT, BOOKS, JOURNALS, LIBRARY DATABASES AND DVDS
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 29 28 29 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk Living away from home for the first time is exciting. New students are always prioritised when we allocate accommodation, and our friendly staff are here to lend support. We also have dedicated, on-site Accommodation Liaison Students who are on hand to help you.
Student living is split between our campus, nearby Stirling and Bridge of Allan – all beautiful, safe places to live with excellent travel links to and from campus.
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. (See website for eligibility criteria and terms and conditions).
In 2017-2018, accommodation costs ranged from £84-£166 per week, and includes: utilities, Wi-Fi, insurance and bed linen.
BUILT AROUND YOUR NEEDS We’ve invested £40 million in our student housing, listening to what our students wanted every step of the way. All accommodation is single occupancy and you can choose from a range of: flats, chalets, townhouses and family accommodation.
On campus, everything is planned around FIND OUT MORE you – so you’ll find card-operated laundry You can apply for accommodation through facilities, a supermarket, pharmacy, our online portal – you’ll get access to medical and dental centre, gym, this once you have a confirmed place bookshop and bank within a few (either conditional or unconditional). minutes’ walk, as well as all the New students can apply for accommodation facilities the University and Students’ from around April. There are a number Union have to offer. of different instalment plans available for paying rent. And if your family and friends are missing you and fancy a visit, we have the Stirling For more information, up-to-date costs Court Hotel on campus, with a fantastic and booking details, visit: stir.ac.uk/5k restaurant, bar and facilities. stirlingcourthotel.com
ACCESSIBLE HOUSING We can provide or adapt accommodation for a variety of requirements, and can also arrange pre-entry visits. If you have any specific needs, please get in touch with us as soon as you can and we’ll take it from there.
SOMEWHERE SOMEWHERE HOME CALL TO [email protected] XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 31 30 31 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk We appreciate every student is after something a little bit LIVING IN UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION different. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick list of pros It’s safe and secure. All our You may feel homesick. It happens and cons to help you decide accommodation has staff on hand to everybody. But just remember that where you’d like to stay 24/7 to offer you their full support everyone feels that way at first, and that’s LIVING ON during your time at Stirling. and assistance. why we have our Accommodation Liaison Students on hand to help you. You don’t need to worry about bills. Heating, electricity, insurance and Wi-Fi You’ll have to budget. Moving away charges are all included in your rent. from home and paying rent means Bedding and housekeeping support you’ve got to manage your money A BUDGET are also provided. wisely. Fortunately, Stirling offers a low cost of living. See page 123. Conveniently located. It’s easier to roll out of bed and make it to those early morning lectures if you’re in University accommodation. You’re always within a stone’s throw of our on-campus restaurants, bar, supermarket, cinema, theatre and Sports Centre.
RENTING PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
You have the power of choice. Be prepared to haggle. If you choose Stirling has a strong rental market to go privately, landlords may charge with accommodation to suit all tastes extra for additional services. and budgets.
Think about bills. All of our University Share with friends. accommodation prices include bills. Choose accommodation to suit yourself But most private rental fees don’t and a group of friends. include energy or broadband fees – some properties don’t come with Just because you’re choosing to study furniture either. doesn’t mean you’ve got to fall into the You’re on your own. Most private cash-strapped student stereotype. There are properties don’t give you 24/7 access plenty of ways to manage your money and to dedicated security staff. stretch your finances to make sure you live comfortably while studying with us.
LIVING AT HOME FIVE OF OUR TOP TIPS:
You won’t feel homesick. Family and Nobody likes a commute. If you choose friends will still be right there whenever to live at home, you may have to spend a you need them. Home-cooked meals are lot of time travelling to and from campus. a plus too. You’ll lose time with peers. Living in PLAN TAKE UP THE RIGHT SHOP TAKE ADVANTAGE You get continuity. You can continue to University accommodation is a quick way 1 AHEAD 2 COOKING 3 BANK ACCOUNT 4 SAVVY 5 OF DISCOUNTS work at the same part-time job or stay at to make new friends, gain independence the same clubs and teams that you’re in. and make the most of university life. Sometimes it helps Nothing eats away It can be tempting to You can save hundreds Our students enjoy to write everything at your finances choose a bank account of pounds each year by discounts at a wide down. There are loads quicker than too many based on who’s offering simply shopping smart. selection of retail shops of great, free websites takeaways. Instead the most freebies or Use price comparison and restaurants around that can help you to of eating out, why the highest overdraft, sites, shop for food Stirling. You should For more advice, contact our budget and plan your not learn to cook? It’s but you’ve got to shop online to avoid impulse always ask staff before Accommodation Services team: monthly expenses. cheaper, healthier and around and read buys and don’t be afraid you buy something to stir.ac.uk/5k a fantastic way to the fine print. If you to try out supermarkets’ make sure you don’t impress your flatmates. need help, we have own brand labels. miss out. a bank right here on campus that offers RIGHT HOME CHOOSING THE plenty of savings advice. XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 33 32 33 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk “The Careers and Employability Service is “During my time at Stirling, I was a wonderful resource that all students given the privilege of an internship should make use of during their time at with Barclays in Geneva, Switzerland, ARE YOU Stirling (and even after you graduate)! thanks to the Saltire Scholar Internship I AM The guidance they offer gives you the Programme. This allowed me to skills you need to be a cut above the demonstrate and put to use all of rest of the graduate market.” the leadership skills I had acquired.
CAREER Amy McDermott (Scotland) It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy STIRLING READY? and a truly amazing experience!”
At Stirling, one of our top priorities is GOING INTERNATIONAL SKILLS THAT LAST to enhance your employability through You can’t help but build a fantastic We’ve built strong links with national top-quality education. Everything network for the future in our friendly, and international organisations, as well you do while you’re studying here is international community. as the brightest and best small businesses MEET ROBYNN designed to help you build the skills and start-ups flourishing around us. Robynn Cole (Oman) you’ll need to be the difference and And if you want to impress a future That means all sorts of opportunities BA (Hons) Economics stand out to potential employers – employer, you won’t do better than for you to test your learning in real-life whether it’s getting involved in the studying abroad – it’s a brilliant way to situations. Whether it’s an internship, work Students’ Union, studying abroad, show you’re able to stand on your own experience or tackling a real business issue taking part in internships or even two feet and thrive in today’s increasingly in a work-based project, you’ll stretch balancing part-time work with study. international job market. Most of our yourself and learn new skills to get an idea students are eligible to spend a semester of what working environment suits you. We’ve been awarded five QS Stars or more living and studying abroad in 1 for employability, with more than countries like China, Australia, the USA Reflecting on your personal and 96 percent of our graduates having and all over Europe. professional development is important. a positive destination after University, Our expert staff within our Careers and 2 including work or further study . In Employability Service can support you with the Higher Education Statistics Agency practical skills like CV writing and interview Destinations of Leavers from Higher practice. They’ll also help you get to know Education (DLHE) survey published in yourself, your strengths, your aspirations 2017, our students were earning more and the things you need to work on – than £23,000 on average per year all essential skills for developing a within six months of graduating. career for life. % While you’re studying for your degree, 96 our innovative My Stirling award will help OF OUR UNDERGRADUATE LEAVERS ARE IN EMPLOYMENT you identify the wide range of different OR FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX skills and attributes you’ve developed over MONTHS OF GRADUATING your time at Stirling, bringing everything together in your own transcript. So when Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2015/16 it comes to proving your worth to potential employers, it’s all in one place.
FIND OUT MORE Learn more about our Careers 1 QS World University Rankings 2018 2 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education and Employability Service: survey 2015/16 stir.ac.uk/14e
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 35 34 35 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk 5 QS STARS FOR SHAPING EMPLOYABILITY QS World University Rankings 2018 YOUR FUTURE Increasing your employability isn’t EXPLORE NEW OPPORTUNITIES A HANDS-ON EDUCATION just about achieving outstanding Launched in collaboration with Santander A number of our courses, such as Nursing, academic results. That’s why we’re Universities, the Stirling Internship Teaching Qualification in Further Education committed to providing you with the Programme offers students and graduates (TQFE) Pre-service and Social Work include skills and knowledge you’ll need to a wide range of paid internships, from compulsory work placements as part of make a difference to major industries part-time during semester to 10 weeks the curriculum. These placements are and change the world for the better. full-time during the summer holiday. a great way to develop practical skills ahead of your future career in a As part of this commitment, we’ve The Careers and Employability Service also workplace environment supported partnered with a wide range of leading advertises work experience opportunities by industry professionals. businesses and public service providers throughout the year. Our Careers and to offer students a host of internship Employability Consultants are on standby and work experience opportunities. to help you secure those opportunities by That’s just part of the reason we have boosting your CV and preparing you for been awarded five QS stars for your first big step into the world of work. employability,1 with more than 96 percent of our undergraduate leavers in employment or further study within six months of graduating2. ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR INTERNSHIP EDINBURGH AIRPORT INTERNSHIP “This internship has played a “I really enjoyed working for the fundamental role in planning my airport. I had previously been involved future career. Not only has it made in travel, working for Thomas Cook me more employable through new as a travel adviser, so the chance to skills and awards, it has also allowed work for another part of the travel me to understand what I enjoy and industry was fascinating. I enjoyed what I’m good at – so my future every single day of my internship career path is much clearer.” and it is definitely something I would recommend to prospective students.” Adelle Brotherton (Scotland) BA (Hons) Marketing Omari Whyne (England) BA (Hons) Marketing
“Congrats@Adelle_ERAC from “During Omari’s internship he showed @StirUni @CDCstirling for winning immense enthusiasm for the role, intern of the year in Scotland regularly seeking to understand more @ERAC_Jobs @gradu8recruiter.” about the business and the commercial reasoning behind decisions.” Mark Darley 1 QS World University Rankings 2018 @DarleyERAC Rob Lang 2 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Group HR Manager Marketing Manager survey 2015/16 Enterprise Rent-a-Car Edinburgh Airport
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 37 36 37 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk “Studying abroad in Hong Kong was the most fun I’ve ever had. I really immersed myself in university life and ARE YOU met other students – some of whom I now regard as life-long friends. I gained an insight into the culture and enjoyed exploring markets, foods and hiking. The experience helped me build confidence and truly broadened my horizons.”
Frances Cope BA (Hons) Business Studies and Marketing READY? Study Abroad at City University of Hong Kong
Want to see the world? WHY STUDY ABROAD? As a student at the University A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY The University of Stirling Our Study Abroad programmes of Stirling, you could spend up All of our students are is a truly international are unique adventures to a year studying at one of encouraged to take part in institution that offers a designed to help you to see the our many partner universities one of our overseas exchange wide range of once-in- world, experience new cultures as a fully integrated part of programmes. Most Honours a-lifetime Study Abroad and discover crucial skills and your degree. That means degree students are eligible to opportunities. perspectives that will broaden you’ll continue to learn more study abroad in their third year your horizons. Taking part will about your chosen field while – and it’s a compulsory part of From a semester in Tokyo to also show future employers overseas, and will keep earning your course if you study French a year in Spain or California, your ambition, maturity credits towards your graduation or Spanish. we have partnerships with at Stirling. WANT TO MAKE THE MOST DO YOUR LEARN THE DON'T FORGET and self-reliance. Studying OF YOUR TIME ABROAD? more than 70 universities abroad helps you stand out 1 HOMEWORK 2 LANGUAGE 3 YOU'RE JUST VISITING The application process starts Most of our Study Abroad Once you’ve successfully Half the fun of studying After you settle in, you may be across five continents that to employers by showing Costs shouldn’t be a barrier. in October every year, and programmes are once-in- snagged a Study Abroad spot, abroad is getting the tempted to shun sightseeing in provide our students with you’ve got what it takes to Because it counts as part of students are chosen based a-lifetime opportunities. it’s always worth learning opportunity to immerse order to live more like a local. a global and dynamic thrive in an increasingly global your degree, tuition is funded on their academic profile, the That’s why we’ve rounded a little bit about your new yourself in a brand-new There’s nothing wrong with educational experience. workplace, and that you’re the in the normal way. And strength of their application up a few top tips from country before you ship off. culture. To get a taste of life that, but don’t forget that your kind of person who can handle because it doesn’t extend the and a short interview. From students who have taken Not only will it give you a as a local, it’s always worth time abroad has got an expiry anything life throws at you. length of your degree, there’s no ‘extra’ time to fund, either. there, our expert team will advantage of the Study working knowledge of the talking the talk. Do your best date. If there’s something Plus, there’s a range of grants guide you through the process Abroad programme local customs and culture, but to learn key phrases and you want to see or do, you and scholarships to help with to help you prepare for your to ensure you’re able to it will also give you some ideas regional slang. Not only will shouldn’t put it off. living costs. adventure and make the most make the most out of about what you’d like to see or it help you get by on a daily of your time overseas. your adventure: do in between classes. basis, but you’ll definitely earn some respect from the locals.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 39 38 39 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk STUDENT SUPPORT
University is about finding your CARE EXPERIENCED YOUNG PEOPLE YOUR NEEDS own way – but that doesn’t mean If you have experience of being looked after Even before you apply, please get JUST ASK you’ve got to do it on your own. (by kinship or foster carers, at home under in touch if you need any additional Our extensive support services are If students at Stirling have a supervision order or in residential care), support. We’ll be happy to discuss your a question or a problem, here to lend a helping hand every we offer a range of individual support. requirements and arrange an on-campus step of the way. all they have to do is email visit if you need one. We highly recommend [email protected], or drop into We can help with all aspects of the an early pre-entry visit for students with the Student Services Hub. STUDENT SERVICES HUB University application process, including mobility or sensory impairments. Our friendly and welcoming Student what to study. We also offer tailored [email protected] Services Hub team is the first point of support, including money advice and a contact for a wide range of student guarantee of 52 weeks of accommodation PERSONAL TUTORS enquiries, from finance and personal from the start of your course. Each student is assigned an academic support to academic issues or University stir.ac.uk/1a4 member of staff as a Personal Tutor. life in general. [email protected] You’ll meet with them regularly and stir.ac.uk/1bd they can offer guidance and support YOUNG CARERS at any point during your studies. STUDENT MONEY SUPPORT We provide a dedicated information Our Student Money Advisers help with and advice service for any young person TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES budgeting and money management. who helps to look after someone with a We offer a range of training modules, They can also help you apply for disability, illness, mental health condition including IT Skills, Data Skills, Employability additional funding or financial support. or a drug or alcohol dependency. Our Skills, Personal Development Planning [email protected] dedicated advisers can help support and Student Learning. you throughout the application process. EMOTIONAL WELLBEING [email protected] RELIGION We offer a free, confidential and The multi-faith Chaplaincy and Faith professional counselling service to talk ACCESSIBILITY AND Centre organises programmes of about anything that’s troubling you. INCLUSION SERVICE worship, discussion and social events. We also have a dedicated mental Our Accessibility and Inclusion Advisers The Chaplaincy also supports Friends health support team. offer one-to-one needs assessments for International Stirling, linking international [email protected] all your learning and support requirements, students with local host families. and will work with you to implement We have a dedicated prayer room a tailored support package. for Muslim students. [email protected] [email protected]
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 41 40 41 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk We’re proud that the University has been awarded five QS Stars for Teaching and Inclusiveness. (QS World University Rankings 2018). Here are just a few of the WE ARE A UNIVERSITY other accolades awarded over the last year:
THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY OF EXCELLENCE GUIDE 2018 2nd in Scotland for Communication and Our flexible, interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research means you Media Studies gain a world-class degree at the University of Stirling that is built around your interests and passions. 2nd in Scotland for English 2nd in Scotland for Marketing WE'RE FLEXIBLE Why do we place this emphasis on ADVANCED ENTRY WE ARE THE HOME OF Flexibility is built into the curriculum flexibility? We want every student to get If you have excellent A-level, Advanced WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY at Stirling. the most out of their time with us, so Higher grades or full HNC/HND We believe great ideas and GUIDE 2018 our ethos is based on offering as many qualifications, we also offer Advanced groundbreaking research can transform In Year 1 and Year 2 for most degrees, opportunities as possible. Subject choice Entry routes that enable you to skip Year society and make the world a better 1st in Scotland and top 5 in the you’ll generally study a range of subjects is a big part of that. Put simply, you’re 1 study and enter directly into Year 2 of place. That’s why research is such 1 IN 3 UK for Criminology across a variety of disciplines. We in control, so you have the chance to your chosen degree – so you can complete a crucial part of our learning and OF OUR STUDENTS 1st in Scotland for Education encourage you to push your boundaries expand on your interests as they develop your Honours degree in just three years. teaching, and why almost three-quarters and study the things you’re passionate and study the things you love. Advanced Entry is only available for some of our research activity is rated either IS CURRENTLY 1st in Scotland and top 10 courses, so you should consult your about. That may mean studying subjects COMBINED HONOURS world-leading or internationally excellent*. in the UK for Media and preferred course page to learn more. that naturally enhance your main degree If you do choose a Combined Honours STUDYING A Film Studies topic, or trying something completely Our research makes an economic, social degree, you’ll be able to specialise COMBINED DEGREE 2nd in Scotland for Sociology new. Whatever you choose to study, it simultaneously in two or more subjects. and cultural impact on the world, and all counts towards your final degree, and But choosing to study more than one falls under three interdisciplinary themes: 1st in Scotland for Social Policy you’ll earn credits all the way through. subject does not mean you’ll have to Cultures, Communities and Society; Global do more work. You’ll still take the same Security and Resilience; and Living Well. Midway through Year 2 is when we ask number of credits each semester, and will Whether it’s preventing cancer, helping TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES you to bring together everything you’ve be allowed to choose from a wide range governments combat the effects of GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018 learned so far and choose your graduating climate change or improving food security of modules. 1st in Scotland and top 10 subject(s). Again, this is completely in communities across the globe, our in the UK for Criminology flexible – you can stick to your original researchers are collaborating to solve subject choice, add a second subject real-world problems. Top 5 in Scotland and top 10 for Combined Honours or change path in the UK for Education completely. It’s up to you! Our Aquaculture and Marine Biology 1st in Scotland for experts are ranked top five in the UK Communications and Media for research in Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science. We’re also first in 3rd in Scotland for French Scotland and top 15 in the UK for Health 3rd in Scotland for Sciences research. We’re in the top 25 UK Sports Science institutions for Business and Management research and 100 percent of our Top 5 in Scotland for Psychology impact case studies are Accounting and Finance classed as world-leading*. 3rd in Scotland for Social Policy 3rd in Scotland for Theology HAVE YOU CONSIDERED and Religion
A COMBINED DEGREE? * Research Excellence Framework 2014
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 43 42 43 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk 220+ ACADEMIC SINGLE AND COMBINED 5FACULTIES HONOURS DEGREES
FACULTY OF ARTS FACULTY OF HEALTH FACULTY OF FACULTY OF STIRLING MANAGEMENT AND HUMANITIES SCIENCES AND SPORT NATURAL SCIENCES SOCIAL SCIENCES SCHOOL The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is our The Faculty of Health Sciences and The Faculty of Natural Sciences provides The Faculty of Social Sciences oversees Stirling Management School is a largest faculty. Students are encouraged Sport drives our reputation as Scotland’s students with a unique window to the a range of multi-disciplinary research, cutting-edge collective of business- to think creatively to explore, question and University for Sporting Excellence. world by bringing together four academic and its hands-on approach to learning related subjects that’s split into five innovate. The Faculty is comprised of four The Faculty is widely recognised for divisions: the Institute of Aquaculture; has earned Stirling recognition as the divisions: Accounting and Finance; divisions: Communications, Media and producing world-class research, and Biological and Environmental Sciences; UK’s joint top university for Social Work Economics; Management, Work Culture; History and Politics; Literature and leads the way in key areas affecting Computing Science and Mathematics; and 1st in Scotland for Social Policy.* and Organisation; Marketing Languages; and Law and Philosophy. individuals and society. and Psychology. and Retail; and the Centre for UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Advanced Management Education. UNDERGRADUATE COURSES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES • Criminology • Digital Media • Nursing – Adult (two options) • Animal Biology • Education (Primary) UNDERGRADUATE COURSES • English Studies • Nursing – Mental Health (two options) • Applied Biological Sciences • Education (Secondary) • Accountancy • Film and Media • Sport and Exercise Science • Applied Computing • Social Work • Accountancy and Finance • French • Sports Studies • Aquaculture • Sociology and Social Policy • Business Studies • Heritage and Tourism • Biology • TQFE in-service • Economics • History • Business Computing • TQFE pre-service • Finance • International Management Studies • Cell Biology • Human Resource Management and Intercultural Studies • Computing Science *The Guardian University Guide 2018 • Management • International Management Studies • Conservation Biology and Management • Marketing with European Languages and Society • Ecology • Professional Accountancy • Journalism Studies • Environmental Geography/ • Retail Marketing • Law (LLB) Environmental Science and Outdoor • Sport Business Management • Law (BA) Education • Sustainable Events Management • Modern Languages • Environmental Science • Philosophy • Environmental Science (Integrated • Politics Masters) • Politics (International) • Geography – Environmental Geography • PPE: Politics, Philosophy and Economics • Marine Biology • Religion • Mathematics – Applied Mathematics • Scottish History • Mathematics • Spanish and Latin American Studies • Psychology • Software Engineering
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 45 44 45 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk As an agent for global change, we work to forge strong partnerships both at home and further afield. That’s why our academics team up with a range of local and international institutions to offer a diverse selection of undergraduate degrees taught in part, or entirely, overseas. These degrees enable Stirling students to develop new skills and ideas by spending a semester or more studying with one of our overseas partners, and offer international students at our partner institutions the opportunity to study at our campus in Scotland.
INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL HEBEI NORMAL UNIVERSITY, CHINA LINGNAN UNIVERSITY, HONG KONG SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE, HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY, Hebei Normal University is a key Lingnan University is Hong Kong’s only MANAGEMENT, SINGAPORE STIRLING EDINBURGH provincial institution that caters to a public liberal arts university, and one of the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) Forth Valley College was Scotland’s first The University of Stirling has teamed up student population of more than 57,000. oldest higher education institutions in the is one of the country’s premier higher regional college, and delivers more than with Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh The University of Stirling offers a dynamic region. In addition to a strong exchange education institutions. Having earned the 750 courses from its three campuses in to launch collaborative new courses that double award that is jointly delivered partnership with Lingnan University, we backing of the Singaporean Government’s Stirling, Alloa and Falkirk. In partnership enable our students to study Professional both on our campus in Stirling, as well have also jointly developed a series of Workforce Development Agency, the with the college, the University of Stirling Education at Stirling – while specialising as in Hebei. courses taught exclusively in Hong Kong. University of Stirling has partnered with has developed four innovative skills courses in one of two science subjects offered at SIM to develop a range of business courses taught on both the college’s nearby Stirling Heriot-Watt. BA (Hons) Translation and Courses include: designed to offer students a truly global and Falkirk campuses, as well as on the Interpreting Studies Courses include: BSc (Hons) Management academic experience. University campus. hebtu.edu.cn BSc (Hons) Education (Primary) BA (Hons) Marketing Courses offered include: Courses include: with Primary Science BA (Hons) Sport Business Management BA (Hons) Retail Marketing BSc (Hons) Applied Biological Sciences EM STRASBOURG BUSINESS SCHOOL, BSc (Hons) Professional Education FRANCE ln.edu.hk BA (Hons) Sports Studies and Marketing BSc (Hons) Applied Computing (Secondary) with Engineering Technologies EM Strasbourg is one of France’s elite BA (Hons) Sport Business Management BA (Hons) Digital Media BSc (Hons) Professional Education Grandes Écoles, and the University of (Secondary) and Chemistry MUSCAT COLLEGE, OMAN BA (Hons) Sustainable Events Management BA (Hons) Heritage and Tourism Stirling has teamed up with the institution Muscat College is one of Oman’s oldest BSc (Hons) Professional Education to offer a unique double degree course simge.edu.sg forthvalley.ac.uk privately owned colleges, and we have (Secondary) and Physics that includes the attainment of both an now enjoyed a partnership with them for undergraduate and Masters qualification. hw.ac.uk more than a decade. It’s renowned for BA (Hons) in International Management its creative and innovative approach to and Intercultural Studies, plus integrated research and learning – which is why the INTO UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING, Masters University of Stirling Management School STIRLING and our Faculty of Natural Sciences are em-strasbourg.eu INTO University of Stirling offers a variety working with the college to deliver unique of pathways for international students, courses, tailored specifically to meet the from preparatory courses into a wide range needs of the Omani economy. UNIVERSITY OF PASSAU, GERMANY of university degree courses. The University of Passau is Bavaria’s Undergraduate courses taught See pages 48-49 for more information. youngest and most contemporary in Muscat include: university. It caters to some 12,000 BA (Hons) Human Resource Management students from more than 90 countries, and our Faculty of Arts and Humanities BSc (Hons) Business Computing has teamed up with the University BA (Hons) Accountancy of Passau to offer a fantastic double and Business Studies degree programme. OUR BA (Hons) Accountancy BA (Hons) in International Management and Computing Science and Intercultural Studies, plus integrated Masters BA (Hons) Business Studies uni-passau.de/en BA (Hons) Marketing BSc (Hons) Computing Science PARTNERS muscatcollege.edu.om
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 47 46 47 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES INTO University of Stirling’s International INTO University of Stirling’s integrated If you’re an international student wanting Foundation programme ensures you programmes combine the pathway to study with us, INTO University of meet the English language and academic programme with a progression degree Stirling offers flexible and intensive English entry requirements for Year 2 entry to of your choice. It’s ideal if you’d like to language courses designed to prepare your preferred course at the University progress to degree study at the University you for your degree. You can take these of Stirling. Each programme can be of Stirling, because it allows you to courses individually or as part of an completed in three terms – or four study both your university preparation integrated degree programme, and they if you’d like to take an extra English programme and degree under one help you develop your knowledge, ability language course at the beginning of student visa. and confidence in a variety of skills that your programme. are essential for study here in Stirling. UNIVERSITY Pathways include: Pathways include: Courses include: • Integrated International Year 1 • International Foundation in Business, in Business, Finance, Economics • Academic English Finance, Economics and Marketing and Marketing • International Foundation in Media, • Integrated International Year 1 in Media, Humanities and Social Sciences Humanities and Social Sciences OF STIRLING • International Foundation in Science, • Integrated International Year 1 in Sport, Computing and Engineering Science, Sport, Computing and Maths • Integrated International Year 2 in Business, Finance, Marketing and Humanities
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XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 49 48 #AREYOUSTIRLING 49 stir.ac.uk stir.ac.uk COMBINED DEGREES COURSE LIST
Are you interested in more than one After you’ve been accepted onto a course of our courses? You might not have at Stirling, you’ll be asked to sign up to choose between them. for three modules to take in your first semester. One of these modules needs Here at Stirling, we believe in choice. to be in the subject you’ve picked as your That’s why we offer more than 220 course degree, but the other two could be from combinations, enabling you to specialise in any one of the almost 70 Single Honours multiple subject areas as part of your own, courses we offer. unique Combined Honours degree. If you end up falling in love with your If you know exactly which subjects you’d new subjects, you’ll be allowed to like to study, you can apply for one of our mix and match two of them after combined courses now – or, thanks to our Semester 3 to create your Combined flexible course structure, you can try out Honours degree. different subjects and decide which ones you’d like to combine later.
TAKE A LOOK AT SOME EXAMPLES OF DEGREE COMBINATIONS:
FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES AND LAW BA (Hons)
PSYCHOLOGY AND SPORTS STUDIES BA (Hons) Study Abroad opportunities available Part-time study options available
PHILOSOPHY, RELIGIOUS STUDIES Complete your Honours degree AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION in three years, subject to suitable qualifications or experience BA (Hons) This course is also available to study overseas with our global partners ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLITICS BSc (Hons) Integrated undergraduate degree jointly delivered by Forth Valley College and the University of Stirling ACCOUNTANCY AND SPANISH BAcc (Hons)
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 51 50 51 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk A ACCOUNTANCY ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCE A BAcc (Hons) BAcc (Hons)
Accountancy at Stirling is ranked Accountancy and Finance at Stirling is STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL 3rd in Scotland according to the COURSE CONTENT ranked in the UK’s top 15 institutions COURSE CONTENT National Student Survey 2017. according to the 2018 Times and Sunday In Semesters 1-3, you will study a series of In Semesters 1-3, you will study a Times Good University Guide. UCAS CODE: N400 The Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) in core modules including: Accounting; Finance; UCAS CODE: NN43 series of core modules including: Accountancy is designed specifically for Economics; Business Management; The Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) in Accounting; Finance; Economics; Business students planning a career in the accountancy and Business Law. Accountancy and Finance is designed Management; and Business Law. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS profession or the wider financial sector. Having MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS specifically for students planning a career In Semesters 4-8, you will develop a critical In Semesters 4-8, you will develop a YEAR 1 ENTRY – our degree behind you will help you achieve YEAR 1 ENTRY – in the accountancy profession or the wider understanding and analytical approach to critical understanding and analytical FOUR-YEAR HONOURS this, as you will gain significant examination FOUR-YEAR HONOURS financial sector. Having our degree behind subjects directly relevant to accountancy, approach to subjects directly relevant SQA Highers: exemptions from professional bodies, enabling SQA Highers: you will help you achieve this, as you will AABB – one sitting including: Auditing; Advanced Financial AABB – one sitting to Accountancy and Finance.
STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL you to progress quickly in your chosen area of gain significant examination exemptions Accounting; Taxation; Personal Financial AAAB – two sittings professional study. Many professional bodies AAAB – two sittings from professional bodies, enabling you to Core advanced modules include: Taxation; Planning; and External Reporting. GCE A-levels: recognise the BAcc as a relevant degree, GCE A-levels: progress quickly in your chosen area of Personal Financial Planning; and External BBB including: ICAS, ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA. You will have numerous opportunities to BBB professional study. Many professional bodies Reporting. You can choose additional IB Diploma: develop appropriate work-related skills at IB Diploma: recognise the BAcc as a relevant degree, advanced modules in Accountancy and By studying towards the BAcc degree, you 32 every stage of your studies, including the 32 including: ICAS, ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA. Finance from a list of electives. will learn that accountancy involves the BTEC (Level 3): Professional Development and Practice BTEC (Level 3): preparation, presentation and interpretation You will learn that accounting concerns the You will have numerous opportunities to DDM module in Semester 8, which helps you DDM of financial information to enable investors, preparation, presentation and interpretation develop appropriate work-related skills at Essential subjects: prepare to enter the workplace. Essential subjects: Mathematics preferred. lenders, management, employees, government Mathematics preferred. of financial information to enable investors, every stage of your studies, including the and others to make effective decisions. Our BAcc degree can be taken as a lenders, management, employees, governments Professional Development and Practice YEAR 2 ENTRY – three-year specialist degree or as a four-year YEAR 2 ENTRY – and others to make effective decisions. A module in Semester 8, which helps you THREE-YEAR HONOURS THREE-YEAR HONOURS Honours degree, which includes writing a degree in Accountancy and Finance will prepare for entering the workplace. SQA Adv. Highers: SQA Adv. Highers: dissertation on an accounting topic. A BAcc ensure you gain a thorough understanding ABB ABB (Hons) Accountancy and Finance course of the theoretical and analytical skills you GCE A-levels: GCE A-levels: is also available, which provides scope need for a career in corporate finance, ABB ABB to study more finance-based topics. investment management or financial services. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IB Diploma: IB Diploma: 35 35 Accountancy and Finance offers a wide choice Essential subjects: Essential subjects: of careers with organisations in every field, To include Accountancy and CAREER OPPORTUNITIES To include Accountancy and from healthcare and sport to charities and local Economics. Preference given to those Economics. Preference given to those and national governments. Careers include: with Mathematics. Accountancy offers a wide choice of careers with Mathematics. financial and management accounting, auditing, with organisations in every field, from taxation, consultancy and financial services. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS healthcare and sport to charities and local OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Our Accountancy graduates are currently Scottish HNC/HND: and national governments. Careers include Scottish HNC/HND: working in 21 countries around the world. Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. financial and management accounting, auditing, Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. A wide range of opportunities are open Advanced entry: Please consult taxation, consultancy and financial services. Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. 92% website for details. TOP 5 to graduates in this field. These include Access courses: See page 117. Access courses: See page 117. IN SCOTLAND working as Financial Analysts for fund STUDENT management institutions, dealers on ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TOP 15 IN UK the stock exchange, Investment Bankers General entry requirements apply – General entry requirements apply – or financial market regulators. see pages 120-121. SATISFACTION see pages 120-121. FOR ACCOUNTING National Student Survey 2017 Mathematics National 5 (B), Mathematics National 5 (B), AND FINANCE Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 (3), GCSE (C/4) or equivalent (3), GCSE (C/4) or equivalent required. required.
The combined Accountancy and Business Studies and the combined Accountancy and Computing Science courses may also be studied at Muscat College, Oman COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Business Law (MN24); Business Studies (NNF4); Economics (LN14); Finance (NN43); Marketing (NN45); Mathematics (GN14); Spanish This course is not available stir.ac.uk/3r (NR44); or Sports Studies (NC46). stir.ac.uk/f6 as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 53 52 53 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk A ANIMAL BIOLOGY APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES A BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)
What determines variation in animal Scotland is internationally recognised FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES resistance to disease? Why do many COURSE CONTENT in the Life Sciences arena, with crucial COURSE CONTENT female animals exhibit mate choice? contributions to areas like drug discovery Semesters 1-4 cover a range of core Semesters 1-4 will be delivered by Forth How can we help animals cope in hostile and development, contract research, modules, including: Cell Biology; Ecology; Valley College at their Falkirk Campus, with UCAS CODE: C300 environments? This course will enable you UCAS CODE: 8C93 medical technologies, stem cells, specialised Biodiversity; and Practical Skills – plus some key subject tutorials delivered at the to study the enormous variety of animal bio-manufacturing and bioinformatics. additional modules in other disciplines. University of Stirling. Subjects will include: life on earth and discover the answers MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS The Life Sciences industries have identified Microbiology; Immunology; Fundamental to these and many other questions. Semesters 5-6 cover three core YEAR 1 ENTRY – YEAR 1 ENTRY – particular problems in recruiting work- Chemistry; Instrumental Techniques and advanced modules: Animal Physiology; FOUR-YEAR HONOURS Our strong research focus on the FOUR-YEAR HONOURS ready science graduates. These industries Quality; and Health and Safety Systems in Behavioural Ecology; and The Animal SQA Highers: interaction between people and the SQA Highers: are highly regulated, and many students Science Industries. All modules will have AABB – one sitting Cell – plus three optional modules. BBB
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES environment makes Stirling the ideal currently graduate from university an applied and practical skills focus. AAAB – two sittings place to study organismal biology. In Semesters 7-8, you conduct an independent GCE A-levels: without the skill sets employers seek. From Semester 5, you will be taught at the GCE A-levels: research project and take several advanced BB Our Faculty studies many facets of animal To meet the needs of the Life Sciences industry, University of Stirling campus for the remainder BBB modules. Your options for these will include the IB Diploma: biology including: animal behaviour; ecology; and in consultation with employers, Forth of the course. Subjects taken include: Cell IB Diploma: field courses in France and Gabon; Immunology 28 evolution; cell biology; and physiology. We also Valley College and the University of Stirling Biology; Applied Immunology; Protein 32 and Disease; The Evolution of Sex; Conservation BTEC (level 3): explore applied aspects of animal conservation have developed a four-year, fully integrated Biochemistry; Microbiology; Genetic Engineering; BTEC (Level 3): Biology; and Cell Birth, Life and Death. MMM DDM and management. Stirling is Scotland’s hub for Essential subjects: degree course in Applied Biological Sciences. and Proteomics and Systems Biology. conservation science, and we have close links This course is designed to equip students with Essential subjects: To include one of Biology A highlight of this course is an industry with many animal conservation organisations an awareness of industry practices and the To include one of Biology, Chemistry, or Chemistry. placement undertaken in Semester 6, based on campus or in the local area. technical expertise sought by employers. Mathematics or Physics. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES which provides students with practical Preference will be given Fieldwork is an essential part of your training. This will help ensure that Scotland has experience and networking opportunities. YEAR 2 ENTRY – Animal biologists work in the agriculture, to candidates with a strong THREE-YEAR HONOURS In addition to fieldwork in Scotland, we run ‘employment-ready’ graduates with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, science background. SQA Adv. Highers: two optional field courses in Year 4. One with conservation management and competence and education required by industry, ABB course is situated in the French Cévennes environmental agencies. Other career paths OTHER QUALIFICATIONS while supporting realistic graduate expectations CAREER OPPORTUNITIES GCE A-levels: Mountains, which is a UNESCO World include: forensic sciences, teaching, the food Access courses and other UK/EU and promoting staff retention rates. ABB Biosphere Reserve, and the second course industry, commercial analytical laboratories and international qualifications Academics from the University and College A degree in biology can help you get a job in IB Diploma: is based at Gabon’s Lopé National Park, in and, with further study, professions allied are also welcomed. See page 117. work together alongside employers to deliver health sectors and science. However, there are 35 the heart of the western Congo Basin. to medicine and in academic, government the most up-to-date and industry-relevant many other career opportunities this degree Essential subjects: and industrial research laboratories. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION can provide. You can find employment as: To include Biology and one of Additional student costs are kept as Please note that this course is a curriculum. All undergraduates of this course Chemistry, Environmental Science, low as possible, but include the purchase fully integrated degree taught will have dual student status, and will be fully • Biotechnologists of a lab coat and some personal lab kit. enrolled within both institutions. Students Geography or Physics. in conjunction with Forth Valley • Higher Education Lecturers College. Selection will be determined will have full access to all of the University’s • Microbiologists OTHER QUALIFICATIONS by a successful interview. and College’s online and on-site facilities • Nanotechnologists Scottish HNC/HND: from Year 1 onwards. • Nature Conservation Officers Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. • Pharmacologists Advanced entry: Please consult STUDY AT SCOTLAND'S • Secondary School Teachers website for details. ACADEMIC HUB FOR • Soil Scientists Access courses: See page 117. ANIMAL CONSERVATION • Zoologists ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 94% General entry requirements STUDENT apply – see pages 120-121. SATISFACTION National Student Survey 2017 COMPANIES IN THE SECTOR CONTRIBUTE IN EXCESS OF 4.2BILLION TO THE SCOTTISH ECONOMY Life Sciences Scotland 2017
This course is not available This course is not available stir.ac.uk/3s as a combined degree. stir.ac.uk/e0 as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 55 54 55 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk A APPLIED COMPUTING AQUACULTURE A BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)
A major skills gap is opening up in The Institute of Aquaculture at the FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES Scotland’s computing sector. COURSE CONTENT University of Stirling is the leading COURSE CONTENT international centre in its field, and The BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing is You will spend the first two years of this Semesters 1-4 cover biology and marine the largest of its kind in the world. UCAS CODE: T5G6 a unique course developed to meet the four-year course at Forth Valley College, UCAS CODE: C164 science modules, including: Our Blue Planet; identified skills shortages within the industry. before transferring to the University for Keeping our aquatic environments healthy, Our Thirsty Planet; Laboratory Skills; Our It allows students to develop skills in key Years 3 and 4. During Year 2 at the College, protected and sustainable is vital for our planet Hungry Planet; and Evolution and Genetics. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS areas identified by Scottish information and students will also take a module at the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and the people living on it. The aquaculture During Semesters 5-8, core modules include: YEAR 1 ENTRY – communications technology (ICT) employers. University to support the transition from the YEAR 1 ENTRY – industry – or aquatic agriculture – already Microbiology and Animal Physiology, together FOUR-YEAR HONOURS College to the University environment. The FOUR-YEAR HONOURS provides over 50 percent of all fish and There is a strong focus on employability with specialised topics such as Aquaculture SQA Highers: course contains a compulsory three-month SQA Highers: seafood for human consumption worldwide. BBB and industrial awareness throughout AABB – one sitting Production Environments; and Genetics and
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES industrial work placement after Year 3. GCE A-levels: this four-year course. AAAB – two sittings However, aquaculture is more than just ‘fish Reproduction, plus an Aquaculture field course. Semesters 1-4 are based at Forth Valley farming’; it includes the culture of many BB GCE A-levels: Aquaculture is not available as a combined College, and cover modules in: Computer species, including crocodiles and turtles. IB Diploma BBB Honours degree, but it shares a common Systems Fundamentals; Professionalism and Our Aquaculture course will train you in all 28 IB Diploma: foundation with the degree course in Marine Ethics in Computing; Mathematics: Calculus subjects relevant to global aquaculture. BTEC (level 3): INCLUDES A THREE- 32 Biology, so you have the option to take a degree MMM and Matrices for Computing; Software BTEC (Level 3): In Semesters 5 and 6, you could benefit in Marine Biology until the end of Semester 5. Essential subjects: MONTH INDUSTRIAL Development: Programming Foundations; DDM from an exchange programme with various To include one of Chemistry, Software Development – OOP; Systems Essential subjects: WORK PLACEMENT institutions across the world, including Computing, Mathematics or Physics. Development – Object Oriented Analysis and To include one of Biology, Chemistry, Australia, Canada, and the USA. Design; and XML (taught at the University). Mathematics or Physics. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Semesters 5 and 6 at the University cover The course enables students to understand Access courses and other UK/EU and YEAR 2 ENTRY – A graduate in Aquaculture is well equipped modules in: Software Engineering; Multimedia the form and function of aquatic systems, international qualifications are also THREE-YEAR HONOURS to enter both the expanding field of and Human Computer Interaction; Database and understand the biology, ecology, and welcomed. See page 117. SQA Adv. Highers: aquaculture or related positions, including: Principles and Applications; Computer Game management of organisms inhabiting these ABB aquaculture development, aquaculture Technologies; and Information Systems. systems. Students will gain detailed knowledge ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GCE A-levels: production, hatchery companies, fish Please note that this course is ABB of various aspects of the aquaculture industry, In Semesters 7 and 8, modules include: Big farm companies, environmental impact a fully integrated degree taught IB Diploma: including: production and hatchery systems; Optimisation Spaces; Concurrent and Distributed assessment, environmental and conservation in conjunction with Forth Valley 35 nutrition; animal health and disease; and Systems; Technologies for e-commerce; fields, pollution control, pharmaceutical College. Selection will be determined Essential subjects: broodstock management. Practical work ensures Artificial Intelligence; Internetworking on companies, fisheries management and by a successful interview. To include Biology and one of students can translate theory into practice. the Wide Scale; and Enterprise Portals. governmental regulatory departments. Environmental Science, Geography The Institute of Aquaculture enjoys an You will carry out an independent project or Geology. international reputation in teaching, In addition, there is a wide range of more in your final year that will give you the research, innovation and consultancy. general graduate employment, such as with OTHER QUALIFICATIONS opportunity to develop a major piece of work We provide expertise to organisations in biotechnological companies, bioinformatics, Scottish HNC/HND: from initial requirements to final delivery. one of the most rapidly expanding food health sciences, the food industry, marketing, Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. production sectors in the world, and were science journalism and teaching. Advanced entry: Please consult ranked fourth in the UK for Agriculture, website for details. A second degree (MSc or PhD) will often be Veterinary, and Food Science in REF 2014. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Access courses: See page 117. required for career advancement to more Additional student costs are kept as low senior research posts, and many of our There is high demand for computer science ADDITIONAL INFORMATION as possible, but include the purchase of graduates go on to pursue further study at graduates who can find employment in General entry requirements apply – a lab coat and some personal lab kit. Stirling or other UK and overseas universities. various sectors such as software development, see pages 120-121. Our graduates have found employment as: consultancy and business analysis. • Scientists e.g. analytical research Our graduates have found employment as: and development etc. • Software Applications Developers • Ecologists • Computer Systems Analysts • Microbiologists • Computer Systems Engineers • Health Managers • Network Systems Administrators TOP 5 • Fisheries Technicians e.g. hatcheries • Database Administrators IN THE UK FOR AGRICULTURE • Nutrition Analysts (Fish Feed) • Business Intelligence Analysts AND VETERINARY SCIENCES • Higher Education Lecturers • Web Developers • Trainee Fish Farm Managers Research Excellence Framework 2014 • Computer Programmers • Commercial Fish Farm Operators, Managers, Owners, Directors • Agriculture Managers (Food Supply) • Fish Pathologists This course is not available This course is not available stir.ac.uk/nd as a combined degree. stir.ac.uk/9j as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 57 56 57 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk Also taught at: B BIOLOGY BUSINESS COMPUTING Muscat College, Oman B BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)
Biology is the study of life. As a Biology In this course, you will examine just FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES student, you will receive training in COURSE CONTENT how critical computers are to business. COURSE CONTENT the molecular and cellular mechanisms The emphasis is on organisations and Semesters 1-4 include core modules in: Cell In Semesters 1-3, students from our three that underlie all life, the physiology how computers are used within them. In Biology; Physiology; Genetics and Evolution; computing-related degrees take the same core UCAS CODE: C100 of living organisms and interactions UCAS CODE: G510 addition, you will study the basic skills of Ecology; and Practical Skills in Laboratory and modules in Computing Science. Core topics among and between organisms and designing and building software systems. Field Settings. You will take a field course in include: Computational Thinking; Programming their environment. At every stage, MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Ecology and Identification Skills, as well as MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS You will gain a broad base of skills by combining Using Java; Social and Professional Issues; conceptual underpinning and practical YEAR 1 ENTRY – additional modules in other disciplines. YEAR 1 ENTRY – theory and practice – a skillset that resonates Usability and Accessibility of Interfaces; and applications will be emphasised. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS FOUR-YEAR HONOURS well with employers, whether in the software Data Structures, Objects and Algorithms. There During Semesters 5-6, your module choices SQA Highers: As such, our Biology degree is necessarily SQA Highers: industry itself or in a wider and more strategic are also three core business modules and you AABB – one sitting include: Plant Ecology; Behavioural Ecology; ABBB – one sitting
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES flexible, providing the broadest possible context, developing the use of IT in any business. will take one additional subject each semester. Applied Immunology; Animal Cell Biology; AAAB – two sittings perspective for the first two years, then enabling AABB – two sittings Microbiology; Animal Physiology; and We help our students build a strong link with Semesters 4-8 cover core computing and GCE A-levels: you to specialise. In Years 3 and 4, you can GCE A-levels: Population and Community Ecology. industry and, during Year 3, you will have the business modules that include: Information BBB specialise to reflect the strengths and interests BBB opportunity to take part in a three-month Systems; Database Principles; Applications; IB Diploma: you develop, whether your interests lie at the In Semesters 7-8, you will undertake IB Diploma: summer placement or a one-year placement. International Business and Entrepreneurship; 32 level of the biosphere, the whole organism, an independent research project, and 32 Students also have the opportunity to engage together with optional advanced modules such BTEC (Level 3): the cell or the biomolecule. As you develop study between four and six advanced BTEC (Level 3): with an international teaching environment as Business Analytics or Computer Security. DDM your practical skills and stimulate your curiosity modules from a range of options. DDM through our exchange programmes. Essential subjects: with projects, you will become involved with Final-year Honours students undertake an To include one of Biology, Chemistry, YEAR 2 ENTRY – ongoing research, giving you the opportunity THREE-YEAR HONOURS BSc (Hons) graduates are fully accredited by independent project, which typically involves Mathematics or Physics. to contribute to biological discoveries. SQA Adv. Highers: The Chartered Institute for IT for the educational designing and developing a computer CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ABB requirements of being a Chartered Information application within a business context. YEAR 2 ENTRY – As well as fieldwork around Scotland, you can THREE-YEAR HONOURS GCE A-levels: Technology Professional (CITP), which is undertake a 10-day field course in Ecology at Biology graduates progress to successful SQA Adv. Highers: ABB the Society’s professional member level. the Cévennes National Park in France, a UNESCO careers in the pharmaceutical, biomedical ABB IB Diploma: World Biosphere Reserve encompassing a and agricultural industries, among others. GCE A-levels: 35 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES rugged mountain landscape of huge biodiversity. Many find employment in conservation, ABB Essential subjects: Moreover, you can study abroad through management and environmental agencies. Our graduates have knowledge of both IB Diploma: To include Computing and Business our well-established connections with North Other career paths include: the civil service, business and computing science – a skills 35 Studies/Management and relevant American, Australian and European universities. forensic science, teaching, the food industry, combination highly valued by employers. You Essential subjects: hospital analytical laboratories, and government experience of Java or other will be ideally placed to work either in the To include Biology and one of Additional student costs are kept as low as and industrial research laboratories. programming languages. software industry itself, or in a more strategic Chemistry, Environmental Science, possible, but include the purchase of a role developing the use of IT in business. Geography, Geology or Physics. lab coat and some personal lab kit. Our graduates have found employment as: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: Possible employers range from consulting OTHER QUALIFICATIONS • Scientists e.g. analytical biological/ Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. % 100 firms to IT users such as governments, banks research/soil/water etc. OF OUR BUSINESS COMPUTING Scottish HNC/HND: Advanced entry: Please consult and insurance companies. Our industrial • Microbiologists STUDENTS ARE IN WORK OR Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. website for details. placements will equip you with work experience • Laboratory Technicians FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX Advanced entry: Please consult Access courses: See page 117. that will facilitate entering the job market. • Recycling Officers MONTHS OF GRADUATING website for details. Recent employment successes for graduates • Waste Management Officers ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Destinations of Leavers from Access courses: See page 117. in business and financial services include • Geographic Information Analysts General entry requirements apply – Higher Education survey 2015/16 Prudential, Standard Life Assurance, Bank of ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % see pages 120-121. Scotland and HSBC, as well as companies such General entry requirements apply – 92 STUDENT as KANA, Logica, Microsoft and Google. see pages 120-121. SATISFACTION National Student Survey 2017
COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Mathematics (CG11), Professional Education (CX11), Professional Education (Primary) with Specialism in Environment This course is not available stir.ac.uk/3u (XC11) or Psychology (CC18). stir.ac.uk/3v as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 59 58 59 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk Also taught at: B BUSINESS STUDIES Muscat College, Oman CELL BIOLOGY C BA (Hons) BSc (Hons)
Our focused yet flexible approach to The study of biological systems at FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES learning means you can undertake COURSE CONTENT cellular and subcellular levels is key COURSE CONTENT a Single Honours degree in Business to understanding how organisms Semesters 1-2 will provide you with a grounding In Semesters 1-4, you will study the following Studies, or one of a number of combined develop, how they respond to their in the subjects of Business and Management, core module options: Cell Biology; Physiology; UCAS CODE: N100 degree courses that bring together UCAS CODE: C130 environment and how the diseased as well as analytical techniques that underpin Genes and Evolution; Ecology; and Biodiversity. Business Studies and another subject. state differs from the healthy state. Business Activity and Management. In addition to the core modules, you will study Students intending to specialise in MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Recent advances in cell biology are Practical Skills in the Biological and Environmental Business Studies are encouraged to take Semesters 3-4 focus on Business and YEAR 1 ENTRY – YEAR 1 ENTRY – enabling cell biologists to: Sciences and Quantitative Techniques. You will modules in related subject areas, such as: Management, including: the Organisation FOUR-YEAR HONOURS FOUR-YEAR HONOURS take additional modules in other disciplines of Accountancy, Marketing, Retail Studies, of Business and the Fundamentals SQA Highers: SQA Highers: • Understand the basis of diseases your choice. These are often in Environmental ABBB – one sitting Economics or Computing Science. of Business and Management. AABB – one sitting in humans, animals and plants
STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL Sciences or Aquatic Sciences. • Develop novel treatments and AABB – two sittings Whichever route you choose, the knowledge, Semesters 5-8 comprise a series of AAAB – two sittings therapies for diseases Semesters 5-6 include modules in: Animal GCE A-levels: skills and competencies you gain from this interlinked core modules, including: GCE A-levels: • Explore the processes associated Physiology; Microbiology; and Animal Cell BBB course offer a firm foundation to continue International Business; Responsible BBB with ageing Biology. Students will also select additional IB Diploma: developing your management expertise. Business; and Strategic Management. IB Diploma: • Improve the quality and quantity modules such as: Applied Immunology; 32 Elective modules include Human Resource 32 Our teaching staff are active in various areas of important food crops Enzymes and their Applications; Oceanography BTEC (Level 3): Management and Project Management. BTEC (Level 3): DDM of current management research, which informs DDM • Develop novel and sustainable fuels and Limnology; and Plant Ecophysiology. our teaching and ensures our course content is You will have numerous opportunities to Essential subjects: • Assess the impacts of environmental YEAR 2 ENTRY – In Semesters 7-8, you will undertake an relevant to current trends within business. Guest develop appropriate work-related skills at changes on biological systems THREE-YEAR HONOURS To include one of Biology, Chemistry, independent research project and a number speakers from a wide range of industries bring every stage of your studies, including the Mathematics or Physics. SQA Adv. Highers: The Cell Biology course at Stirling offers of advanced modules from a range of options, learning into the classroom, and several modules Professional Development and Practice module ABB unique interdisciplinary training in areas which currently include: Cell Birth, Life and use ‘live’ business simulations to give you in Semester 6 or 8, which helps you prepare YEAR 2 ENTRY – GCE A-levels: THREE-YEAR HONOURS that underpin modern biology. Death; Genetic Engineering; Immunology and real-world experience of managing a company. for entering the workplace. We also offer ABB SQA Adv. Highers: Disease; Molecular Techniques; and Proteomics. opportunities for you to gain work experience IB Diploma: ABB Additional student costs are kept as low as via internships with a number of local, A research project is a major component of 35 GCE A-levels: possible, but include the purchase of a regional and national organisations. the final year, and the project topics offered ABB lab coat and some personal lab kit. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS to you will reflect the active research interests IB Diploma: Scottish HNC/HND: of academic staff. Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. 35 Advanced entry: Please consult CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Essential subjects: website for details. To include Biology and one of Business Studies graduates are well placed Chemistry, Environmental Science, Access courses: See page 117. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES for a variety of jobs covering many different Geography, Geology or Physics. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION business sectors. Our graduates have gone Graduates of this degree enter careers in General entry requirements apply – 91% on to work in: communications, banking, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS the healthcare, science and pharmaceutical see pages 120-121. STUDENT insurance, human resources, information Scottish HNC/HND: sectors. Specific career paths include working management, advertising, retailing, Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. % as Research Assistants/Technicians in academia Advanced entry: Please consult 100 SATISFACTION international trade and research OF CELL BIOLOGY or industry, or teaching in colleges/schools. A National Student Survey 2017 and development. website for details. number of our students have progressed onto Access courses: See page 117. STUDENTS SAY STAFF MAKE THE SUBJECT a postgraduate degree such as a MSc or PhD. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Our graduates have found employment as: General entry requirements apply – INTERESTING see pages 120-121. National Student Survey 2017 • Scientists e.g. analytical biological/ research/soil/water etc. • Microbiologists • Laboratory Technicians
COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Accountancy (NNF4); Economics (LN11); English Studies (NQ13); Film and Media (NP13); Finance (NN13); French (NRF1); Human Resource Management (NN16); Law (MN11); Management (NN12); Marketing (NN25); Modern Languages (NT19); Politics (LN21); Professional Education (NX11); Professional Education and Computing This course is not available stir.ac.uk/3w Science (NX21); Psychology (CN81); Spanish (NRF4); or Sports Studies (NC16). stir.ac.uk/3x as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 61 60 61 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk Also taught at: C COMPUTING SCIENCE Muscat College, Oman CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT C BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)
This course will teach you how to design, The contemporary world is one of FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES build and analyse computer systems in COURSE CONTENT rapidly increasing human interference COURSE CONTENT both practice and theory. It will also help in natural environments, as well as In Semesters 1-3, students from all three of our Semesters 1-4 cover core modules in you to develop a firm understanding of competition for space and resources. computing-related degrees take the same core foundation subjects, including: Ecology; UCAS CODE: G400 how computers work, effective computer UCAS CODE: CD14 A degree in Conservation Biology and modules in Computing Science. Core concepts Biodiversity; Cell Biology and Physiology; programming and how they fit into their Management will provide you with the include: Computational Thinking; Programming Environmental Sciences; and Practical Skills. environment. Our graduates are highly framework to develop an understanding MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Using Java; Social and Professional Issues; MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS sought-after within the industry. of the complex relationships between Semesters 5-6 cover advanced modules in: YEAR 1 ENTRY – Usability and Accessibility of Interfaces; and YEAR 1 ENTRY – environments and their inhabitants, as Environmental Policy and Management; FOUR-YEAR HONOURS We help our students build strong links within Data Structures, Objects and Algorithms. You FOUR-YEAR HONOURS well as the policies and management Population and Community Ecology; plus SQA Highers: the industry, and offer the opportunity to take will also take two further subjects. In Semester SQA Highers: ABBB – one sitting strategies that aim to safeguard our up to four modules from a defined list of
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES part in a three-month summer placement or 1, you must take a Mathematics module. AABB – one sitting biodiversity and the ecosystem services options, including a field course to Spain. AABB – two sittings a one-year placement. Students will also have AAAB – two sittings Semesters 4-8 cover compulsory modules upon which humans depend. GCE A-levels: the option to experience diverse international GCE A-levels: Students doing Conservation Biology and such as: Computer Systems and Software BBB teaching methods by choosing to study abroad. BBB Stirling is a superb place to study this. The Management have a four-week placement Engineering. Optional modules include: IB Diploma: IB Diploma: city is home to more environmental and working with a relevant organisation in Our students enjoy access to a vibrant Computer Security and Forensics; Artificial 32 32 conservation organisations than anywhere the summer between Years 3 and 4. community, with exposure to BCS (The Intelligence; Web Services; Telecommunications; BTEC (Level 3): BTEC (Level 3): else in the UK. We have strong links with Chartered Institute for IT) chapters and an and Games Development. DDM DDM all these organisations, and some of them In Semesters 7-8, you will undertake a research active Computer Club that supports projects project and can choose to go on the ecology Honours students undertake an independent Essential subjects: are even based at the University. YEAR 2 ENTRY – and activities for those interested in computer field course, currently based in the Cévennes THREE-YEAR HONOURS project in their final year. The choice of To include one of Biology, Chemistry, sciences, including the organisation of Our research is at the interface between National Park in Southern France. Students take SQA Adv. Highers: project topic can be motivated by a particular Environmental Science, Geography, a Hackathon. the environment and society, and includes: up to six modules from a range of options. ABB interest that you have, and may involve the Geology, Mathematics or Physics. Conservation Science; Evolutionary GCE A-levels: BSc (Hons) graduates are fully accredited by design and development of a major piece of Students must pay a contribution towards the YEAR 2 ENTRY – Ecology; Ecosystem Ecology; Hydro- ABB The Chartered Institute for IT for the educational software, an investigation into a particular THREE-YEAR HONOURS Geomorphology and Remote Sensing. cost of travel, accommodation and subsistence IB Diploma: requirements of being a Chartered Information research-driven topic or the development of SQA Adv. Highers: for the Scottish field course in Year 2 and 35 Technology Professional (CITP), which is control software for a hardware device. ABB You will receive excellent practical training, the optional field courses in Years 3 and 4. Essential subjects: the Society’s professional member level. GCE A-levels: hands-on experience and preparation for a range To include Computing and relevant ABB of careers in conservation and related fields. experience of Java or other IB Diploma: programming languages. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Additional student costs are kept as low as CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 35 possible, but include the purchase of a Essential subjects: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS This degree will place you at the forefront of lab coat and some personal lab kit. There is high demand for well-qualified To include Biology and one of Scottish HNC/HND: computing in a web-based world. Our industrial conservation graduates, and students Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. placements will equip you with work experience Environmental Science, Geography completing a Conservation Biology and Advanced entry: Please consult that will facilitate entering the job market. or Geology. Management degree at Stirling work with a range of UK employers. We have strong links website for details. Our graduates are well equipped to enter either OTHER QUALIFICATIONS with research and conservation bodies both in Access courses: See page 117. the software industry itself or one of the many Scottish HNC/HND: 2ND Scotland (e.g. Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish fields in which computer systems are extensively Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Environmental Protection Agency), the wider IN SCOTLAND used and developed. Recent employment success Advanced entry: Please consult General entry requirements apply – UK and overseas (e.g. International Union for for our graduates include: Agilent (Hewlett website for details. % see pages 120-121. FOR COMPUTER 93 Conservation of Nature, European Environment Packard Ltd), British Telecom, Google, HSBC, Access courses: See page 117. OF OUR STUDENTS SAY Agency, Gabonese National Parks Service, SCIENCE KANA, Logica, Microsoft and Scottish Power. OUR STAFF ARE GOOD AT National Student Survey 2017 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Norwegian Institute for Nature Research) Our graduates have found employment as: General entry requirements apply – EXPLAINING THINGS and various conservation non-government National Student Survey 2017 organisations such as the Royal Society for the • IT Management Consultants see pages 120-121. Protection of Birds, British Trust for Ornithology, • Information Systems Managers Bat Conservation Trust, wildlife trusts and • Software Developers and Testers environmental consultancies. Other graduates • Systems Developers may train as teachers or undertake further study. • Systems Administrators • Web Developers Our graduates have found employment as: • Cybersecurity Consultants • Nature/Conservation Officers • Database Administrators COURSE COMBINATIONS • Ecologists • Games Developers • Energy Advisors This course can be combined with: • Multimedia Programmers French (GR41); Mathematics (G4G1); • Environmental Education Officers Philosophy (GV45); Professional • Environmental Managers/Consultants Education (GX41); Professional Education/Business Studies (NX21); Professional Education/Mathematics This course is not available stir.ac.uk/3y (GX91); or Spanish (GR44). stir.ac.uk/3z as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 63 62 63 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk C CRIMINOLOGY DIGITAL MEDIA D BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
How does society work? How are crime As the speed of change in the media FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES and other social problems situated in COURSE CONTENT sector continues to accelerate, the COURSE CONTENT society, and how do different cultures demand for graduates able to embrace The Stirling degree structure is very flexible in The Digital Media course combines the understand these problems? What new technology and innovative methods the first two years, allowing you to experiment applied technological and media-oriented COMBINED DEGREE ONLY can we learn from the success of UCAS CODE: W2N9 of content delivery is also growing. with new subjects. Students in Years 1 and 2 skills of Forth Valley College’s course with social policies in other countries? are able to choose from a range of modules This course provides students with rigorous and the advanced academic training and latest MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS This course provides an international and available from other subjects across the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS challenging training in the tools, applications digital expertise of the University. Students YEAR 1 ENTRY – comparative approach to help you understand University. Modules include: Crime, Risk and YEAR 1 ENTRY – and possibilities of the digital environment will be equipped not only with the skills to FOUR-YEAR HONOURS a wide range of social issues including crime Modernity; Crimes of the Powerful; Punishment FOUR-YEAR HONOURS – from the preparation of journalistic be creative and productive in the digital era, SQA Highers: and criminal justice, inequality and welfare, and Society; Criminological Theories in SQA Highers: and multiplatform content to its effective but will also understand the ethical, legal FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ABBB – one sitting race, immigration, disability, addictions, Context; Gender, Crime and Justice; Drugs, BBB display and dissemination across television, and theoretical dimensions of this training. AABB – two sittings youth and ageing. You will attain a strong Crime and Society; Global Markets and Crime; GCE A-levels: film, radio, print, online and beyond. Semesters 1-4 are based at Forth Valley College GCE A-levels: training in Criminology and the theory Urban Society and Honours Seminar: Doing BB The overarching aim of the course is to make in Stirling, and include modules in: BBB and methods of applied social science. If Social Research. In Year 3, a combination of IB Diploma: sure graduates are work ready, and will meet Complex Oral Presentation; Correcting Creative IB Diploma: you are considering a career in the police, prescribed and optional modules will form your 28 the critical skills requirements of a multi-sector Text; The Media: Features and Trends; Research 32 prison service or human rights agencies, chosen combined degree course. The final- BTEC (level 3): job environment through the development Skills; Writing for the Media; Law and the BTEC (Level 3): it will provide a strong academic base. year dissertation counts for two modules and MMM Media. With options in: Web Design; Analysing DDM will provide you with an opportunity to put Essential subjects: of relevant skills in journalism and related and Producing Radio; Video Production; Criminology is based in the Faculty of Social research methods studied into practice while To include English. content development technologies. YEAR 2 ENTRY – Sciences, and can only be studied as a Photography; Media Analysis; Desktop THREE-YEAR HONOURS focusing on an area of particular interest. combined degree. It can be combined with OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Publishing and Layout; Critical Analysis of Text; SQA Adv. Highers: any of the following options: Law (MM91); Throughout the duration of the course you will Access courses and other UK, EU and Creative Industries Enterprise Activity; ABB Philosophy (MV95); Politics (ML92); learn how to identify and recognise the inherent international qualifications are also Radio Music Programme Production and GCE A-levels: Sociology (LM39) or Social Policy (LL64). importance and value of a discipline from an welcomed. See page 117. Creative Writing for Vocational Purposes. ABB economic, social and cultural perspective - IB Diploma: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Semesters 5-8 are based at the University of There is a very strong practical/applied focus and make links between the discipline and 35 Please note that this course is a Stirling. In Semester 5 and 6, core modules at Stirling with excellent links between our professional opportunities. You will also learn Essential subjects: fully integrated degree taught include: Digital Creativity; Production: Online research, research centres and our teaching. how to become a critical thinker with analytical For full details please contact: in conjunction with Forth Valley Content; and Social Media Marketing. Our lecturers are involved in various fields and problem-solving abilities that you can [email protected] College. Selection will be determined Optional modules include: Journalism in of research, for example: police practice; then apply creatively in different contexts. surveillance; children affected by parental by a successful interview. Society; and Advertising and The Poetic OTHER QUALIFICATIONS substance use; desistance from crime; human Eye: Documentary Film and Television. Scottish HNC/HND: trafficking; and corporate and white collar In Semester 7, you will choose from advanced Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. crime. You will also have the opportunity CAREER OPPORTUNITIES modules including: Digital and Data Literacy; Advanced entry: Please consult to develop practical research skills yourself 1ST Production: Content Development and website for details. through two intensive core courses on Criminology provides a strong academic base IN SCOTLAND, TOP 10 Research; Researching the Media and Culture; Access courses: See page 117. qualitative and quantitative research skills if you are considering careers in the police; the prison service; probation; social work; community IN THE UK FOR MEDIA Advanced Reporting; and Digital Journalism. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION and then through undertaking your own care and law; regulatory fields such as the factory General entry requirements apply – research dissertation, which will provide AND FILM STUDIES As part of a final-year Honours project, and tax inspectorates; human rights agencies; see pages 120-121. you with highly valued transferable skills. The Guardian University Guide 2018 you will also complete a 60-credit charitable foundations and lobby groups. As independent study module. This will take well as specific subject-based knowledge, you Part time, advanced entry and the form of a digital publishing project or will graduate with a wide range of experience Study Abroad options available. film and media studies dissertation. 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. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates are work ready, well rounded, informed, highly skilled and digitally literate individuals, able to work effectively 1ST across a range of media platforms. COURSE COMBINATIONS IN SCOTLAND AND This course can be combined with: TOP 5 IN THE UK Law (MM91); Philosophy (MV95); Politics (ML92); Sociology (LM39); FOR CRIMINOLOGY or Social Policy (LL64). The Guardian University Guide 2018 This course is not available stir.ac.uk/16g stir.ac.uk/ne as a combined degree.
XX 65 #AREYOUSTIRLING 65 64 65 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk E ECOLOGY ECONOMICS E BSc (Hons) BA (Hons)
People have an enormous impact on Almost every decision taken in our STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL their environment through resource COURSE CONTENT fast-moving social, commercial and COURSE CONTENT use, habitat degradation and climate technological world is dictated by Semesters 1-4 cover core modules in: We offer an Honours course in Economics and change. Understanding how our actions economic imperatives at regional, Biological Sciences; Environmental Sciences; combined Honours courses with a range of UCAS CODE: C180 impact the ecological balance across the UCAS CODE: L100 national and global levels. and Practical Skills in the Natural Sciences. other subjects. planet has never been more important. In the current economic climate, the role Semesters 5-6 cover the following advanced In Semesters 1-4, you will take the following MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Our Ecology course is designed to help MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS of the economist is now becoming more crucial, modules: Animal Ecology; Plant Ecology core modules: YEAR 1 ENTRY – you understand how animals, plants, fungi YEAR 1 ENTRY – with the welfare and prosperity of nations’ and Physiology; Population and Community FOUR-YEAR HONOURS and microorganisms interact with their FOUR-YEAR HONOURS dependent upon their accurate interpretations • Introductory Microeconomics in which you’ll Ecology; plus further optional modules, SQA Highers: environment, as well as the relationship SQA Highers: and responses to continually shifting analyse how individual markets work, how AABB – one sitting including the Spanish field course. ABBB – one sitting
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES between people and the rest of the biosphere. economic realities. prices are set, how resources are allocated in AAAB – two sittings In Semesters 7-8, students undertake an AABB – two sittings an economy and how firms and households This course covers the core conceptual issues GCE A-levels: independent research project and attend GCE A-levels: respond to changing market conditions. of Ecology in its broadest sense, but also BBB the overseas field course in France. They BBB • Introductory Macroeconomics in which you’ll provides hands-on opportunities to learn IB Diploma: also take four to six advanced modules IB Diploma: focus on issues relating to the economy transferable skills and analyse ecological 32 from a defined list of options. 32 as a whole, such as the general standard relationships across all types of organisms. BTEC (Level 3): BTEC (Level 3): of living, unemployment and inflation. DDM The research project in the final year DDM Whether you are interested in pursuing an Essential subjects: takes up around a third of the timetable, You will then move on to study Intermediate academic career, or want to participate in YEAR 2 ENTRY – To include one of Biology, Chemistry, and is strongly linked with the active Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, and the practical solution of ecological problems, THREE-YEAR HONOURS TOP 5 Mathematics or Physics. research interests of academic staff in take Introduction to Quantitative Techniques Ecology will provide you with the tools and SQA Adv. Highers: biological and environmental sciences. IN SCOTLAND for Economics and Business in Semester 4. YEAR 2 ENTRY – concepts you need to make a difference. ABB THREE-YEAR HONOURS GCE A-levels: FOR ECONOMICS In Semesters 5-8, all Honours students take SQA Adv. Highers: Fieldwork - an essential part of training ABB The Complete University Guide 2018 core advanced modules designed to develop - takes place in Scotland and France. ABB IB Diploma: their knowledge and understanding of the There is also an optional trip to Spain. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES GCE A-levels: 35 central methods of economic analysis and Additional costs may occur. ABB With this well-respected degree, our graduates Essential subjects: major policy issues. These are: Using Economic IB Diploma: To include Economics. Our exchange programmes with institutions have entered a range of jobs in academic Data; Advanced Macroeconomics; Advanced 35 across North America and Europe, as well as and applied ecology - including roles as: Microeconomics; and Economic Policy. Essential subjects: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Asia and Australia, mean that you can spend To include Biology and one of • University and Government Researchers Scottish HNC/HND: In Year 4, students write a dissertation. For one semester studying abroad during Year 3. Environmental Science, Geography • Natural History Filmmakers Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. the remainder of the course, you will choose or Geology. • Nature Reserve Managers Access courses: See page 117. a number of additional subjects, such as: • Policymakers with environmental agencies Financial Economics; Environmental Economics; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OTHER QUALIFICATIONS and conservation bodies Monetary Economics; and Energy Economics. General entry requirements apply – Scottish HNC/HND: • Energy Advisors see pages 120-121. Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. • Environmental Education Officers Advanced entry: Please consult • Environmental Managers/Consultants Mathematics National 5 (B), website for details. • Recycling Officers CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade Access courses: See page 117. • Waste Management Officers (3), GCSE (C/4) or equivalent An Institute for Fiscal Studies report • Geographic Information Analysts ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FIELDWORK required. (2016) showed that 10 years after • Nature/Conservation Officers General entry requirements apply – graduating, Economics graduates OPPORTUNITIES • Ecologists see pages 120-121. IN SCOTLAND, were the second highest earners. In addition to careers in business and FRANCE AND SPAIN governments, there are a wide range of jobs in companies that directly use economics and seek holders of good degrees in the discipline. Our recent graduates have gone onto careers in management, accountancy and banking, as well as economics itself. COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Accountancy (LN14); Business Studies (LN11); Environmental Science (FL91); Finance (LN13); Marketing (NL51); This course is not available Mathematics (GL11); Politics (LL12); stir.ac.uk/41 as a combined degree. stir.ac.uk/42 or Politics/Philosophy (L0V0).
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 67 66 67 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk E EDUCATION (PRIMARY) EDUCATION (SECONDARY) E BA/BSc (Hons) BA/BSc (Hons)
Our courses in Primary Education will We offer a wide range of courses to FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES COMBINED DEGREE ONLY equip you with the necessary knowledge COURSE CONTENT COMBINED DEGREE ONLY prospective secondary school teachers COURSE CONTENT and skills to start a career in one of that enables them to gain a research- You will develop your understanding of Semesters 1-2 cover core Education the most rewarding professions. informed degree in Professional Education theory and practice alongside modules, with further Education modules MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education, studying both pedagogy By choosing our Primary Education degree your subject specialism in Semesters 1-2, taken in Semesters 3-6, including a range with a first teaching subject or subjects FOUR-YEAR HONOURS with one of seven specialisms (Modern and undertake a self-organised placement FOUR-YEAR HONOURS of teaching skills in your chosen subjects. (EXCEPT EARLY YEARS) (EXCEPT PHYSICAL EDUCATION) (see course combinations below). Languages, the Environment, Additional in an educational setting of your choice. SQA Highers: SQA Highers: To gain confidence before going out on Support Needs, Literacy, Numeracy, Early Our distinctive courses, studied over four ABBB – one sitting In Semesters 3-4, you will continue to study ABBB – one sitting teaching placements, you will take part in Years or Primary Science (STEM)*, you will years rather than the traditional five, have AABB – two sittings Education alongside your subject specialism. AABB – two sittings on-campus microteaching, which involves be demonstrating to future employers that been offered for over 40 years, and our FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES GCE A-levels: You will also begin to develop your knowledge GCE A-levels: BBB teaching small groups of children. you are a capable and qualified teacher confidence in this process is validated by BBB and understanding of literacy and numeracy, IB Diploma: 32 who possesses specialist knowledge in a the recommendations of the Donaldson IB Diploma: along with a range of teaching skills appropriate BTEC (Level 3): DDM There will be a two-week placement particular aspect of Primary Education. Report into Teacher Education. 32 for other aspects of the primary curriculum. in Semester 2, followed by two school BTEC (Level 3): FOUR-YEAR HONOURS placements of three to five weeks between You will be taught by a combination of You will engage in on-campus microteaching, PHYSICAL EDUCATION We review and modify our programmes to DDM Semesters 3-4 and 5-6. Physical Education world-leading academics and outstanding where you will have the opportunity to SQA Highers: take account of the changing educational students will take part in an additional teachers, who are seconded from school to teach small groups of children and receive AAAB – one sitting context to ensure you have the most up-to- FOUR-YEAR HONOURS four-week placement. During Semester 6, EARLY YEARS work at the University to ensure you have constructive feedback before undertaking AAAA – two sittings date knowledge and skills for teaching. We you will spend five half-days in schools. SQA Highers: access to a combination of cutting-edge your four-week school experience. GCE A-levels: BBB also work in close partnership with the Local practice and research throughout your study. AABB – one sitting In Semesters 5-6, you will continue to develop IB Diploma: 32 Authorities, schools, Education Scotland and the Semester 7 includes a 10-week placement. General Teaching Council for Scotland to ensure AAAB – two sittings Our unique model of teaching also allows your understanding of teaching literacy BTEC (Level 3): DDM In Semester 8, students will complete their you are supported throughout your studies. GCE A-levels: you to develop gradually as a teacher through and numeracy. After your five-week school Enquiry into Practice and undertake further BBB having longer to reflect on the integration of experience, you will undertake an advanced Essential subjects: study in their main teaching subject. IB Diploma: theory and practice over four years as opposed education module with a focus on differences, Higher English (B) or GCSE English 32 Language and English Literature (B/6) We offer the opportunity for students studying to a traditional route of a one-year course. identities and inclusion. You will also take a Chemistry, Engineering Technology or Physics BTEC (Level 3): module on pedagogy, policy and practice in or Communications 4 and Literature at Heriot-Watt to combine this with a teaching DDM *In partnership with Heriot–Watt University relation to your subject specialism. 1. Mathematics National 5 (B), Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade qualification here at Stirling. You will study Essential subjects: Semester 7 includes a 10-week school (2), GCSE (B/6) or equivalent. your subject at Heriot-Watt, and education Higher English (B) or GCSE English experience, with opportunities to teach your modules alongside Secondary Education Language and English Literature (B/6) chosen specialism. In Semester 8, you will OTHER QUALIFICATIONS students at Stirling. You will follow the same or Communications 4 and Literature complete an Enquiry into Practice that is closely Scottish HNC/HND: core and advanced Education modules as other 1. Mathematics National 5 (B), related to your placement, and undertake an Minimum entry: Bs in graded units. Education students, and undertake the same Intermediate 2 (C), Standard Grade independent study of your choice linked to COURSE COMBINATIONS four-, five- and 10-week school placements. 1ST your chosen specialism. Access courses and other UK/EU and (2), GCSE (B/6) or equivalent. international qualifications are also Normally students following IN SCOTLAND FOR combined studies will study Education There are additional requirements welcomed. See page 117. with two additional subjects: for each specialisation. EDUCATION STUDIES Biology (CX11); Business Studies CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Guardian University Guide 2018 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (NX11); Business Studies/Computing The majority of our graduates enter the OTHER QUALIFICATIONS General entry requirements apply – The majority of our graduates enter the Scottish Science (NX21); Chemistry* (F1X3); Scottish Government’s Probationary Teacher Scottish HNC/HND: see pages 120-121. Government’s Probationary Teacher Scheme, Computing Science (GX41); Computing Scheme, which entitles them to guaranteed Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS which entitles them to guaranteed employment Some subjects have additional Science/Mathematics (GX91); employment for one year as a newly qualified Engineering Technologies* (F5X3); ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional required subjects for one year as a newly qualified teacher in a requirements. Please consult the teacher in a Scottish Local Authority school. Entry to these courses is provisional Early Years (XX13) Scottish Local Authority school. Your degree and relevant subject page and the English Studies (QX31); English Your degree and teaching qualification will until the end of Year 1, and subject To include an SQA Higher (B), A-level (B) or teaching qualification will also qualify you to relevant table. Studies/History (QXHC); English also qualify you to enter into a wide variety equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, to interview and criminal record enter into a wide variety of other professional Studies/Religion (QXJ1); Environmental of other professional roles, such as corporate French, Mathematics, Physics, roles, such as corporate training and Geography (FX81); French (RX11); PVG check. Psychology, Sociology or Spanish. Entry to these courses is provisional training and development, museum and French and Spanish (RXD1); History Environment (XC11) development, museum and leisure education, until the end of Year 1, and subject leisure education, educational psychology, To include an SQA Higher (B), A-level (B) or educational psychology, translation or media - to interview and criminal record (VX11); History/Politics (LX21); History/ translation or media, as well as other career equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental as well as other career routes less closely allied PVG check. Sociology (VXD1); Mathematics routes less closely allied to teaching. Science, Geography, Mathematics or Physics. to teaching. (GX11); Philosophy/Religion (VX53); Modern Languages (XR18) Physics* (F3X3); Religion (VX61); To include an SQA Higher (B), A-level (B) or Religion/History (VXC1); Sports ACCREDITATION equivalent in one of French or Spanish. ACCREDITATION + Recently re-accredited by General Teaching Primary Science Joint Programme Recently re-accredited by General Teaching Studies, Physical Education and Council of Scotland with seven commendations with Heriot–Watt University (F4X3) Council of Scotland with seven commendations Professional Education (CX61). that include being student-centred and the high Higher Chemistry and Higher Physics that include being student-centred and the high *Chemistry, Engineering Technologies and Physics or equivalent. quality of our research-informed approaches. quality of our research-informed approaches. take place at Heriot-Watt University (4 days) and No additional requirements Education at University of Stirling (1 day). Additional Support Needs (XX14) +Physical Education is not available in Literacy (XQ19) combination with any other degree course. stir.ac.uk/43 Numeracy (XG19) stir.ac.uk/44
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 69 68 69 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk E ENGLISH STUDIES ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY/ENVIRONMENTAL E BA (Hons)
SCIENCE AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES Texts are all around us – from books BSc (Hons) and magazines to TV, email and the COURSE CONTENT internet. The ability to analyse them In Semesters 1-2, you will take compulsory and their often subtle meanings Studying Outdoor Education with modules: Introduction to English Studies UCAS CODE: Q300 is a skill this degree provides. either Environmental Geography or COURSE CONTENT 1: Genres; and Introduction to English Environmental Science combines a solid Semesters 1-4 core modules include: Building This course offers you the perfect chance to Studies 2: Theories Approaches; plus four foundation of theory with extensive MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS GEOGRAPHY: Y21C Planet Earth; Environmental History; Landscape dedicate yourself to reading and enjoying a additional modules from other disciplines, hands-on practice, giving you an in- ENV. SCIENCE: FX99 Evolution; and Mountain Leader Training. YEAR 1 ENTRY – range of great poems, plays and novels from which could include Linguistics. depth understanding of environmental, FOUR-YEAR HONOURS across the world. Your own creative writing In Semester 3, you will study geographical and ecological issues. Environmental Science: additional modules SQA Highers: can form a part of this degree as we believe Literary Revolutions. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS include Leisure Studies and Sports Studies. ABBB – one sitting it aids your understanding of literary style and In addition, you will gain the Mountain AABB – two sittings YEAR 1 ENTRY – Leader Award, which is endorsed by the Environmental Geography: additional FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES technique, and develops your imagination. In Semester 4, you will study a choice of FOUR-YEAR HONOURS GCE A-levels: core modules including: Writing and History; Mountain Training Association and provides modules include Practical Science Skills Staff in English Studies research and teach SQA Highers: BBB Writing and Identity; and Writing and you with training in navigation, mountain and People and the Environment. in areas from the medieval period to the AABB – one sitting IB Diploma: Language. In Semester 5, students choose hazards and other outdoor leadership skills. present day, as well as in linguistics and AAAB – two sittings Semesters 5-8 include the following 32 from several period-based modules, such as: creative writing. We are also proud to have GCE A-levels: Lectures and tutorials are combined with core modules: Field and Laboratory BTEC (Level 3): Modernism and Modernity; British Romanticism; the Macrobert Arts Centre on campus, which BBB practical in-the-field learning, making this Techniques; Environmental Hazards; DDM and Victorian Literature and Culture. runs an exciting theatre and film programme IB Diploma: a physically demanding course requiring a Remote Sensing; and a Residential Field YEAR 2 ENTRY – throughout the semesters. We are fortunate Semesters 6-7 cover a range of optional modules 32 certain level of health, fitness and mobility. Class (Iceland or southern Spain). THREE-YEAR HONOURS to host the Booker Prize Foundation Initiative which may include: Modern Gothic; Scottish BTEC (Level 3): SQA Adv. Highers: Environmental Science: additional modules each year, which means that you will have Literature; Shakespeare’s Theatre; Language and DDM ABB include Habitat Management and Restoration. the opportunity to meet world-renowned Gender; Jane Austen; and Creative Writing. Essential subjects: GCE A-levels: contemporary authors and discuss their work. To include one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Geography: additional ABB COMBINE YOUR The final semester will be spent writing your Environmental Science, Geography, modules include Geographic Information IB Diploma: dissertation, supervised by your tutor. Geology, Mathematics or Physics. DEGREE WITH Systems and Glaciers and Landscapes. 35 Essential subjects: YEAR 2 ENTRY – A MOUNTAIN For the Mountain Leader Award, you must To include English. THREE-YEAR HONOURS complete a minimum of 40 quality mountain CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Fast-track entry is possible, subject to LEADER AWARD days in your own time. Consequently, this OTHER QUALIFICATIONS approval of individual qualifications. degree requires a high level of commitment The ability to think and write clearly is extremely Scottish HNC/HND: to hill and mountain walking. Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. valuable in many careers and professions. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Access courses: See page 117. 2ND Our graduates are well prepared in these Scottish HNC/HND: transferable skills, and have an excellent success Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN SCOTLAND FOR rate in finding rewarding employment in many Access courses: See page 117. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES General entry requirements apply – ENGLISH STUDIES fields like teaching, TEFL, advertising, marketing, Graduates have found work as Countryside see pages 120-121. The Complete University Guide 2018 PR, journalism, charity or arts administration, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION publishing, broadcasting and creative writing. In addition to academic entrance Rangers, guides and environmental science requirements, applicants must be or geography educators – raising public
able to demonstrate their enthusiasm awareness of environmental issues – and for and experience in outdoor other careers specific to outdoor education. activities relevant to the course. Our graduates have also found employment as:
General entry requirements apply – • Scientists e.g. analytical biological/ see pages 120-121. research/soil/water etc. • Microbiologists • Laboratory Technicians • Energy Advisors • Environmental Education Officers COURSE COMBINATIONS • Environmental Managers/Consultants This course can be combined with: • Recycling Officers Business Studies (NX13); Film and • Waste Management Officers Media (QP33); French (QR31); History • Geographic Information Analysts (QV31); History and Professional Environmental Geography • Nature/Conservation Officers Education (QXHC); Journalism Studies and Outdoor Education • Ecologists (QP35); Philosophy (QV35); Politics stir.ac.uk/ns (QL32); Professional Education (QX31); Psychology (QC38); Religion Environmental Science and Outdoor Education (QV36); Religion and Professional This course is not available stir.ac.uk/45 Education (QXJ1); or Spanish (QR34). stir.ac.uk/47 as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 71 70 71 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk E ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (INTEGRATED MASTERS) E BSc (Hons) MSci
This course offers innovative, This is the first Environmental Science FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES interdisciplinary training for students COURSE CONTENT MSci to be offered in Scotland, and COURSE CONTENT who want to address the world’s most is accredited by the Institution for Semesters 1-4 will explore the science Year 1 will give you the basic knowledge pressing environmental challenges. Environmental Sciences (IES). UCAS CODE: F900 behind the global physical, chemical and UCAS CODE: F7S4 and analytical skills in Environmental The environmental systems on which our biological processes that shape our natural Environmental science has grown out of Science, Geoscience, Ecology and Physical society depends are complex and fragile. To environment, and provide training in laboratory increasing concern for the environment and Geography that underpin the degree. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS understand these systems, environmental and field skills through a series of core and MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS the need for a scientific approach to the In Year 2, you can choose from more YEAR 1 ENTRY – scientists need to take an interdisciplinary optional modules, including a residential study of human impacts on natural resources. STANDARD ENTRY – specialised modules in Environmental FOUR-YEAR HONOURS approach that combines knowledge of the field trip to Aviemore or the Lake District. FOUR-YEAR MSci Our course provides the necessary scientific Systems, Environmental Management SQA Highers: physical, chemical and biological processes SQA Adv. Higher: grounding and technical training to investigate AABB – one sitting Semesters 5-8 will provide specialist training and Environmental Technologies.
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES FACULTY with how these interact over space and ABB these problems and identify solutions. in core modules, such as: Environmental AAAB – two sittings time to shape our natural environment GCE A-levels: In Year 3, the choice of advanced modules Policy and Management; Geographical It leads directly to a postgraduate qualification, GCE A-levels: and its interplay with human society. ABB continues with a wide range of subjects Information Systems; and Methods and and is designed specifically for students who BBB IB Diploma: available. There is an emphasis on career We were one of the first Universities to Applications in Environmental Science. These are want to pursue a career in the environment IB Diploma: 35 development and employability skills, with introduce an Environmental Science degree complemented by a range of other modules. sector. It offers an environmental placement 32 Essential subjects: core modules in professional development in the UK. Our course is accredited by and an industry-linked final-year project, BTEC (Level 3): To include one of Biology, and a placement. You will also organise and the Institute of Environmental Sciences equipping you with the key knowledge, DDM Environmental Science, Geography present at a symposium on environmental (IES) and our students are entitled to free skills and career awareness to succeed Essential subjects: or Geology. careers for students in earlier years. To include one of Biology, Chemistry, Student Membership of the Institute. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES in the environmental sciences sector. Environmental Science, Geography, In your final year, you will undertake a significant We are committed to educating students in Our focus on providing technical field and OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Geology, Mathematics or Physics. piece of independent research in partnership work-relevant skills demanded by employers, laboratory training, as well as scientific Scottish HNC/HND: with an environmental organisation, and also which is why a specialist skills module is knowledge, means our graduates are highly Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. YEAR 2 ENTRY – choose from a range of specialist environmental THREE-YEAR HONOURS included in each semester of our course, and employable. Many go on to work in a wide Advanced entry: Please consult management modules focused on the energy, SQA Adv. Highers: regular careers sessions are embedded into range of organisations including water website for details. conservation and environmental sectors. ABB core teaching. Field training is a fundamental authorities, renewable energy companies, Access courses: See page 117. GCE A-levels: element that includes field courses in Scotland, conservation bodies, environmental ABB Iceland and Spain. Additional costs may occur. consultancies, local authorities and government ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IB Diploma: agencies - or take up postgraduate study General entry requirements apply – 3RD CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 35 Our exchange programmes with institutions in education, environmental management, see pages 120-121. Essential subjects: across North America and Europe, as and information technology. IN SCOTLAND FOR This course is directly aimed at students who well as several universities in Asia and Additional programme costs: Field want to gain employment in the environmental To include Biology and one of Our graduates have found employment as: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Environmental Science, Geography Australia, mean that you can spend one trips to the Lake District, Spain and/ sector, whether in research institutes, or Geology. semester studying abroad during Year 3. • Scientists e.g. analytical biological/ or Iceland are partially subsidised AND ENVIRONMENTAL environmental consultancies, environmental research/soil/water etc. by the department, but any student SCIENCE protection agencies, water authorities or OTHER QUALIFICATIONS • Microbiologists choosing these optional courses will conservation bodies. Others may go on to National Student Survey 2017 Scottish HNC/HND: • Laboratory Technicians need to pay towards their cost. further their careers through postgraduate Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. • Energy Advisors research culminating in the award of a PhD. Advanced entry: Please consult • Environmental Education Officers Our graduates have found employment as: website for details. • Environmental Managers/Consultants Access courses: See page 117. • Recycling Officers • Scientists e.g. analytical biological/ • Waste Management Officers ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % research/soil/water etc. 94 • Geographic Information Analysts General entry requirements apply – • Microbiologists • Nature/Conservation Officers see pages 120-121. OF ENVIRONMENTAL • Laboratory Technicians SCIENCE STUDENTS SAY • Ecologists • Energy Advisors Standard entry into the MSci course • Environmental Education Officers is the equivalent of Year 2 of the OUR STAFF ARE GOOD • Environmental Managers/Consultants standard BSc course. • Recycling Officers AT EXPLAINING THINGS • Waste Management Officers National Student Survey 2017 • Geographic Information Analysts • Nature/Conservation Officers • Ecologists COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Economics (FL91); Mathematics (F9G1); Politics (FL92); or Professional Education (Primary) with specialism This course is not available stir.ac.uk/46 in the Environment (XC11). stir.ac.uk/12o as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 73 72 73 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk F FILM AND MEDIA FINANCE F BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
We are pioneers in Film and Media Studying Finance involves the investigation STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL education and research, and have COURSE CONTENT of how company managers and investors COURSE CONTENT been nationally and internationally make financial decisions, how they manage In Semesters 1-4, you will learn vital skills in In Semesters 1-3, you will study the core active in the field since 1978. risk and how financial markets function. UCAS CODE: P300 different aspects of film and media analysis UCAS CODE: N300 modules in Finance, Accounting and Economics, The Film and Media degree combines across five core modules, including: Media This course addresses issues like: how do and two other subjects per semester. analysis and practice. You will develop the Issues and Industries; The Moving Image; stock markets work? How can I make money Semesters 4-8 cover core advanced modules, MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS critical and theoretical skills you need to Reading Film and Television; Digital Media MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS by trading futures and options? How can including: Mergers and Acquisitions; YEAR 1 ENTRY – study film, broadcasting, journalism, digital and Culture; and Understanding Audiences. YEAR 1 ENTRY – companies reduce foreign exchange risk? Do International Finance; and Financial Analysis. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS media, advertising and public relations You will also be able to choose additional FOUR-YEAR HONOURS shareholders benefit from corporate takeovers? You can choose further advanced modules SQA Highers: – and will have the option of selecting modules from a range of options. SQA Highers: Does corporate governance matter? Why do in Accountancy and Finance from a list of AABB – one sitting modules devoted to audio and video AABB – one sitting financial crises occur? What types of securities AABBB – two sittings Semesters 5-8 provide choices from modules AAAB – two sittings electives, or from those required by the
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES production, and developing related skills. should be included in an investment portfolio? GCE A-levels: including: Scriptwriting; Terrorism in the GCE A-levels: particular degree course you are following. Our students get the chance to develop their Media; Experimental Cinema; Sport and By exploring Finance, you will gain a thorough BBB BBB You will have numerous opportunities to skills within a supportive and stimulating the Media; and Feminism and Television. grounding in the theoretical and analytical IB Diploma: IB Diploma: develop appropriate, work-related skills at environment. Teaching staff include specialists skills needed for a career in corporate finance, 32 Semesters 5-8 also offer regular production 32 every stage of your studies, including the in gender, broadcast production, documentary, investment management or financial services. BTEC (Level 3): modules that build core skills as the degree BTEC (Level 3): Professional Development and Practice scriptwriting, radio drama, Scottish cinema, DDM progresses. Modules include: Radio Drama DDM module in Semester 8, which helps you public relations and digital media. The course is Production; Editing and Workflow; and Essential subjects: prepare for entering the workplace. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS strengthened by regular input from our industry Content Development and Research. The Mathematics preferred. Scottish HNC/HND: advisory board of professionals, who offer a production strand ends in Semester 8 with Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. diverse range of experience and expertise. YEAR 2 ENTRY – Advanced entry: Please consult Documentary Production – the results of THREE-YEAR HONOURS website for details. As well as our excellent teaching and research, which regularly win national awards. SQA Adv. Highers: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES you will benefit from access to the Macrobert ABB Access courses: See page 117. Some modules include regular workshops and Many significant decisions made by companies, Arts Centre, our on-campus, multi-screen GCE A-levels: guest lectures delivered by industry speakers, individuals and financial institutions require ADDITIONAL INFORMATION cinema and theatre. This excellent resource ABB many of whom are graduates of the course. the analytical skills and professional judgment General entry requirements apply – offers a variety of different opportunities IB Diploma: developed by studying Finance. Accordingly, see pages 120-121. throughout the year, including film and 35 a wide range of career opportunities are cultural festivals. Students also choose to Essential subjects: available to graduates of this discipline. contribute to our campus television station and CAREER OPPORTUNITIES To include Accountancy and filmmaking group, AirTV, and to Air3 Radio. Economics. Preference given to those These include working as financial analysts Many Film and Media students have established with Mathematics. 91% for fund management institutions, successful careers in the media. These include as dealers on the stock exchange, as broadcast and print journalism, television, radio OTHER QUALIFICATIONS STUDENT financial planners, investment bankers and film production, media management, Scottish HNC/HND: SATISFACTION or financial market regulators. Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. advertising and public relations. Transferable National Student Survey 2017 skills also mean that some students have Advanced entry: Please consult established careers in more traditional areas website for details. such as education, banking and the civil service. Access courses: See page 117. 1ST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN SCOTLAND AND General entry requirements apply – TOP 10 IN THE UK see pages 120-121. FOR MEDIA AND Mathematics National 5 (B), Intermediate 2 (C), Standard FILM STUDIES Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) or The Guardian University Guide 2018 equivalent required.
COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Business Studies (NP13); English Studies (QP33); French (RP13); History (PV31); Journalism Studies (PP35); Law (P3M1); Marketing COURSE COMBINATIONS (PN35); Philosophy (VP53); Politics This course can be combined with: (PL32); Psychology (CP83); Religion Accountancy (NN43); Business Studies (VP63); Sociology (LP33); Spanish (NN13); Economics (LN13); or stir.ac.uk/49 (RP43); or Sports Studies (CP63). stir.ac.uk/4a Mathematics (GN13).
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 75 74 75 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk F FRENCH GEOGRAPHY- ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY G BA (Hons) BSc (Hons)
French at Stirling focuses on the This is a unique course rooted in FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES contemporary, global nature of French COURSE CONTENT the real world that equips our COURSE CONTENT language and culture today. graduates with the skills to face global You can begin your French studies in Semesters 1-4 cover the following core challenges in the 21st century. UCAS CODE: R120 Through studying language, literature and either our Advanced stream (for all UCAS CODE: FL97 modules: Physical Geography, Geology, film you will develop a cultural awareness students who have a Higher French or Environmental Geography is the integrated Biography, People and Environment, Global of how France sees itself and its place in the equivalent) or in our Beginners’ stream. study of the world, its landscapes, places, Environmental Issues and Statistical Techniques; MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS world. You will explore ethnic diversity in MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS people and their relationship with the plus additional modules from a wide range of For students in the Beginners’ stream, the YEAR 1 ENTRY – contemporary France, and the complexity of environment. It seeks to make sense of the options including a residential field course. focus is first and foremost on intensive YEAR 1 ENTRY – FOUR-YEAR HONOURS Francophone cultures in places as diverse as FOUR-YEAR HONOURS world we live in, and is unique in bridging language learning and on building Semesters 5-8 offer a more specialised SQA Highers: Quebec, the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa. SQA Highers: the environmental and social sciences. written and spoken language skills approach. You will study advanced modules on ABBB – one sitting AABB – one sitting AABB – two sittings across the first semesters of study. While Physical Geography and Human themes including: Sustainable Environmental
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES AAAB – two sittings Geography are disciplines in their own right, Resources; Paleo-Environments; Earth Surface GCE A-levels: Students in our Advanced stream will combine GCE A-levels: Environmental Geography combines these Processes; Remote Sensing and GIS; and BBB written language classes, spoken language BBB subjects to provide a much-needed capability Contemporary Environmental Issues. A further IB Diploma: classes and the study of aspects of French IB Diploma: to study and understand interactions between element of the course is a residential field class 32 and Francophone culture, politics and society 32 people and the environments in which they live. in Spain or Iceland. Additional costs may occur. BTEC (Level 3): from Semester 1 onwards. These modules BTEC (Level 3): DDM All our final-year students develop research examine the language, culture and society DDM Environmental geographers have expert Essential subjects: skills through their Honours research project. of 20th and 21st century French and the Essential subjects: knowledge and skills to research, analyse and To apply for a combined degree with wider French-speaking world through the To include one of Biology, Chemistry, communicate how the changing environment Students have the opportunity to undertake French and Spanish you will require 3RD analysis of texts, films and online materials. Environmental Science, Geography, affects our lives. They visualise geographical study abroad during the third year of the one of these languages at Higher or Geology, Mathematics or Physics. issues at different spatial scales, from global course; this may be for a semester or for the A-level (or equivalent). IN SCOTLAND The Beginners’ and Advanced streams to local, and offer solutions to some of our full academic year (two semesters). We have a FOR FRENCH merge from Semester 4 onwards. YEAR 2 ENTRY – YEAR 2 ENTRY – THREE-YEAR HONOURS most pressing environmental problems. long-standing and highly successful exchange THREE-YEAR HONOURS Times and Sunday Times Good In Semesters 5-8, students will take core programme in Europe and in North America. University Guide 2018 SQA Adv. Highers: You will apply these skills to understanding the SQA Adv. Highers: language modules in spoken and written ABB bio-physical processes that drive environmental ABB French, and choose specialisms from a range GCE A-levels: change – and to real-world issues including GCE A-levels: of modules, including: French Detective Film ABB food, energy and water security – set within ABB and Fiction; Women Writers on Women; CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IB Diploma: political and economic frameworks. IB Diploma: Children’s Literature and Cinema; French 35 Environmental Geography graduates are 35 Cultures of Travel; and Black France. Essential subjects: equipped with a unique combination of Essential subjects: To include one of Environmental subject-specific and transferable skills, enabling To include French. In most degree combinations, including French, Semester 6 is an integral and compulsory Science, Geography or Geology them to develop their understanding of the and one of Biology, Chemistry, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS period of Study Abroad, which is spent at relationships between environment and Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Scottish HNC/HND: one of our partner institutions across France, people. These skills, along with experience in Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Switzerland, Morocco or Quebec. All students Politics or Sociology. fields like investigation, problem-solving, team Access courses: See page 117. of French will be required to spend some working, communication and geographical OTHER QUALIFICATIONS % information technology make them highly time abroad as part of their degree course. 98 Scottish HNC/HND: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OF OUR STUDENTS sought after by a wide range of industrial, General entry requirements apply – Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. commercial and public sector employers. Advanced entry: Please consult see pages 120-121. SAY OUR STAFF website for details. Our graduates have found employment as: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Access courses: See page 117. ARE GOOD AT • Recycling Officers Language graduates are confident COURSE COMBINATIONS • Waste Management Officers communicators with an ability to adapt ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EXPLAINING THINGS • Geographic Information Analysts This course can be combined with: well to new environments. In recent years, General entry requirements apply – National Student Survey 2017 • Nature/Conservation Officers Business Studies (NRF1); Computing our graduates have progressed to careers see pages 120-121. • Ecologists Science (GR41); English Studies in publishing, journalism, television, (QR31); Film and Media (RP13); advertising, translating, law, teaching in History (RV11); Human Resource French or English as a foreign language, Management (NRP1); Journalism administration and management. Studies (RP15); Law (RM11); Marketing (N5R1); Mathematics (GR11); Philosophy (RV15); Politics (LR21); Professional Education (Primary) COURSE COMBINATIONS with Modern Languages (XR18); This course can be combined with: Professional Education (Secondary) Environmental Geography and (RX11); Religion (RV16); Spanish Professional Education (Secondary) (RR14); or Spanish and Professional (FX81); or Environmental Geography stir.ac.uk/4b Education (Secondary) (RXD1). stir.ac.uk/4c and Outdoor Education (Y21C).
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 77 76 77 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk H HERITAGE AND TOURISM HISTORY H BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
An innovative degree designed for If you really want to understand the FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES students interested in the heritage, COURSE CONTENT modern world, it is essential to understand COURSE CONTENT conservation and tourism sectors. the past. Here at Stirling, we have The first two years will be delivered by Forth In Semesters 1-3, you will take History, plus two developed different and innovative The University has joined forces with Forth Valley College at its new Stirling campus, other subjects. UCAS CODE: 8V74 UCAS CODE: V100 ways to help you do that. Valley College to create an innovative new and all students will also be registered at Semesters 4-6 will offer you the opportunity course that will produce highly skilled, the University from the first year - providing Our History course will equip you with a range to study two or three modules per semester MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS work ready graduates for the heritage, full access to the University library and other MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS of intellectual and personal skills. You will gain from a varied list of History topics, including: YEAR 1 ENTRY – conservation and tourism sectors. The services. Students will also take a module YEAR 1 ENTRY – an awareness of how different societies across Environmental; Computing; Social; Political; FOUR-YEAR HONOURS degree is supported by organisations such at the University in the second year. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS the world have changed over time by exploring African; European; American; British and SQA Highers: as VisitScotland and Scottish Canals. SQA Highers: areas such as Scottish, British, European, Students will have the opportunity to gain work Scottish. BBB AABB – one sitting American and African history. You will GCE A-levels: This course combines the applied tourism experience with a relevant company in Year 2. AABBB- two sittings
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES engage with different types of history, During Semester 4, you will also take the and business skills of Forth Valley College’s BB Students will then progress to the University GCE A-levels: including political, social, cultural, gender, module ‘Back to the Future: putting history Travel and Tourism programme with the IB: of Stirling for the last two years. Modules BBB computer and environmental. and heritage to work’. This is an employability University’s advanced academic skills in areas 28 include: Heritage Protection: Theory and IB Diploma: module aimed at exploring a wide range of such as heritage, history, exhibition design, History may be studied in combination with BTEC (level 3): Practice; Interpretation and Exhibition Design; 32 career options through guest speakers and marketing and environmental studies. It a range of other subjects. MMM History, Heritage and Tradition: Making BTEC (Level 3): workshops. is designed to equip students with sector- Identities in the Modern Era; Branding and DDM OTHER QUALIFICATIONS specific applied business skills alongside In Semesters 7-8, you will choose a special Communications; Environmental Policy in Access courses and other UK/EU and academic theory that is appropriate for an YEAR 2 ENTRY – subject that involves the use of printed Management; and Conservation Management. THREE-YEAR HONOURS international qualifications are also understanding of contemporary heritage documentary collections and other source SQA Adv. Highers: welcomed. See page 117. management issues, and promotional and During the final year of the course, you material. Students have a choice of five or six ABB interpretative methods and techniques. will engage in an extended piece of topics, including specialised themes such as ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GCE A-levels: supervised independent study in the form the American Revolution, 1968, Early modern Please note that this course is It will also provide you with a broad knowledge ABB of either a dissertation or a portfolio. Scotland or popular politics in Britain. a fully integrated degree taught and understanding of the challenges IB Diploma: in conjunction with Forth Valley facing the management and promotion 35 To complete the course, you will also College. Selection will be determined of historic and natural environments - Essential subjects: write a supervised dissertation of between by a successful interview. both in Scotland and internationally. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES To include History. % 12,000 and 14,000 words on a research topic 96 of your choice. Throughout the four years, there will be an Heritage and tourism play a vital role in OTHER QUALIFICATIONS integrated approach to teaching. Academics Scotland’s economy and together offer diverse Scottish HNC/HND: STUDENT from the college and the University will work and rewarding forms of employment. Minimum entry: Bs in graded units. together alongside employers to deliver Advanced entry: Please consult SATISFACTION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES the most up-to-date and industry-relevant There is a wide range of associated website for details. National Student Survey 2017 curriculum. The result is a broad interdisciplinary organisations and businesses in the UK and Access courses: See page 117. A History degree sets the kind of intellectual training in heritage, tourism and conservation internationally that require employees with challenges and fosters particular skills that that is rigorous and intellectually challenging. advanced skills, learning and experience. These ADDITIONAL INFORMATION employers have always recognised and valued. include conservation, heritage management, General entry requirements apply – These include: the ability to argue a persuasive interpretation, community engagement, see pages 120 - 121. case; a capacity for independent work and education, visitor attraction operations, tourism effective time management; an ability to management, marketing and communication. organise and solve problems; and a capacity to communicate clearly, both in writing and speech. DEGREE SUPPORTED Employability skills are embedded throughout BY VISITSCOTLAND the course, alongside transferrable skills This is why our History graduates have been in critical thinking, research, planning, successful in obtaining a wide variety of posts – AND SCOTTISH communication and teamwork. some in history-related areas, such as teaching or work in museums and libraries, and others CANALS We work in partnership with organisations COURSE COMBINATIONS in fields such as administration, commerce, like VisitScotland, Scottish Canals and This course can be combined with: the civil service, banking and insurance. Historic Environment Scotland to make English Studies (QV31); English sure our course meets the needs of the Studies/Professional Education heritage and tourism sectors and our (QXHC); Film and Media (PV31); French students have close contact with them. (RV11); Journalism Studies (VP15); Law (MV11); Philosophy (VV15); Politics (LV21); Politics/Professional Education (LX21); Professional Education (VX11); Religion (VV16); Religion/Professional Education (VXC1); Sociology (LV31); Sociology/ This course is not available Professional Education (VXD1); Spanish stir.ac.uk/16q as a combined degree. stir.ac.uk/4e (RV41); or Sports Studies (VC16).
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 79 78 79 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk Also taught at: Semesters taught in: H HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Muscat College, Oman INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES Ecole de Management, Strasbourg I and University of Passau, Germany BA (Hons) ( )
AND INTERCULTURAL STUDIES IMIS FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES Human Resource Management (HRM) deals BA (Hons), plus integrated Masters with the management of an organisation’s COURSE CONTENT workforce, from the most junior member In Semesters 1 and 2, you will be taught This course will offer you the opportunity of staff to the chief executive. UCAS CODE: N600 core modules including: The Global Business to develop high-level language skills COURSE CONTENT and study management subjects in an Specialists in this industry work closely Environment: An Introduction and The This course involves the study of three subjects international context. with operational managers to develop and Management Challenge: An Introduction. to advanced level. Individuals studying for MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE: NLR0 promote the employment relationship, Additional modules are taken from elsewhere IMIS is a unique integrated Masters course the Integrated Masters at Strasbourg take YEAR 1 ENTRY – enhance individual and team performance in the University, though many students available in conjunction with either the Ecole French, Business Studies or Marketing, and FOUR-YEAR HONOURS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and ensure that workers are fairly treated. choose related subjects such as: Business de Management in Strasbourg, France, or the have a choice of a third subject. Students on SQA Highers: Law; Economics; Psychology; or Sociology. STANDARD ENTRY University of Passau in Bavaria, Germany (the the programme with Strasbourg take French, ABBB – one sitting HRM also attempts to increase the organisation’s STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL SQA Highers: latter is open to native or near-native speakers Management and either Spanish, Economics AABB – two sittings ability to adapt within its environment through From Semester 3 and 4, you will take ABBB – one sitting of German only). or Politics. Native or near-native speakers of GCE A-levels: broadening the skills of the workforce. As such, specialist modules in Human Resource AABB – two sittings German on the programme with Passau will BBB HR specialists also need a good understanding of Management, including Fundamentals of GCE A-levels: In both partnerships, the course will lead to an study either French or Spanish, Management IB Diploma: the labour market and their organisation’s wider HRM and Work; Employment and Society. BBB undergraduate degree from Stirling, as well as and either History or Politics. Students take 32 social, economic and political environments. In addition to specialist HRM modules, you IB Diploma: either a Masters in International Cultural and modules in the same three subject areas BTEC (Level 3): can choose optional modules from Business 32 Business Studies from the University of Passau, throughout their semesters in Stirling. DDM Studies, Management or one of the other BTEC (Level 3): or a Master Grande Ecole from Strasbourg. Study Abroad is an integral element of this YEAR 2 ENTRY – subjects you are qualified in – for example, DDM THREE-YEAR HONOURS Marketing. You are encouraged to take degree programme through the Masters year SQA Adv. Highers: electives in Accounting and Finance for OTHER QUALIFICATIONS in either Passau or Strasbourg. Students taking ABB Managers and Economics for Managers. Scottish HNC/HND: French will also spend one semester (Semester GCE A-levels: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. 6) on Study Abroad at one of our partner ABB You will have numerous opportunities to Access courses: See page 117. institutions in France, Switzerland, Morocco or IB Diploma: develop appropriate work-related skills at Quebec. Students taking Spanish will spend their 35 every stage of your studies, including the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Semester 6 at one of our partners in Spain or in Professional Development and Practice General entry requirements apply – Latin America. Students taking both languages OTHER QUALIFICATIONS module in Semester 6 or 8, which helps see pages 120-121. will be required to fulfil the minimum residence Scottish HNC/HND: you prepare for entering the workplace. requirement for their second language. Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Advanced entry: Please consult 3RD GRADUATE AFTER website for details. IN SCOTLAND FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FIVE YEARS WITH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Access courses: See page 117. HUMAN RESOURCE Students completing this degree are well Graduates will be ideally equipped for a career ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A DOUBLE DEGREE qualified for specialist careers both in HRM in international business or marketing. Not only General entry requirements apply – MANAGEMENT ( and general management. The increasing UNDERGRADUATE will they have developed high-level language see pages 120-121. National Student Survey 2017 importance of individual performance to AND MASTERS) skills, but their study of the management organisational success suggests that all subjects will have been deliberately orientated managers should possess HRM skills. towards the international context. Focusing on understanding employment in Recent Stirling management graduates have the widest sense, this course also enables secured positions with leading manufacturers graduates to take up roles in trade unions, and retailers, communications companies and employment-related charities, government financial institutions, as well as with a variety departments, non-governmental organisations of small and medium-sized businesses. and employment research bodies.
COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Business Studies (NN16); French (NRP1); Law (MN16); Marketing (NN65); This course is not available stir.ac.uk/4f Psychology (NC68); or Spanish (NR64). stir.ac.uk/5b as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 81 80 81 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk I INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES WITH JOURNALISM STUDIES J BA (Hons)
EUROPEAN LANGUAGES AND SOCIETY FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES BA (Hons) The University of Stirling has been a leading player in journalism research and COURSE CONTENT teaching for more than 30 years. It is one Graduates with business and marketing In Semesters 1-2, you will take modules that of Scotland’s top institutions in the field. skills, combined with a strong knowledge COURSE CONTENT UCAS CODE: P500 introduce you to the study and context of of European languages and society, are This course involves the study of three subject Jon Snow, the successful and widely respected journalism in the 21st century. In Introduction highly sought-after in the global job areas throughout. Students always take a broadcaster and journalist, described us as to Journalism Studies in Semester 1, you UCAS CODE: N2R9 market. Choosing this course could be MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS language (French or Spanish) and Management “a breed apart”, and many students have gone will explore key concepts and debates in your first step to an international career. (specialising in Business or Marketing as the YEAR 1 ENTRY – on to careers in press, broadcasting and online the media and journalism – while in Ethical FOUR-YEAR HONOURS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS During this course, you will combine course progresses). The third subject area can be communications. Issues in Journalism in Semester 2 you SQA Highers: YEAR 1 ENTRY – aspects of international business and either Accountancy, Economics, Law, Politics or a will consider the ethical dimensions of the AABB – one sitting This course covers theoretical and practical FOUR-YEAR HONOURS marketing with the study of either French or second language. The three subject areas chosen news industry and its products. You will SQA Highers: AABBB – two sittings aspects of Journalism Studies, and offers also choose two other modules of your FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES Spanish – as well as the economic, political, in Year 1 are retained throughout the course. GCE A-levels: students an in-depth, critical understanding ABBB – one sitting social and cultural environment in which preference from a range of subjects. AABB – two sittings Students take core modules in their three BBB of journalism practice. With our modular international business is conducted. In Semesters 3-4, core modules Writing for GCE A-levels: subject areas in Semesters 1-4. In Semesters IB Diploma: approach, you will be able to tailor your degree Journalists I and II will introduce you to the BBB You will spend Semester 6 studying in 5-8, students take specialist option modules in 32 to play to your strengths. Working individually techniques and resources used by professional IB Diploma: either Spain or Latin America, or at one Business or Marketing, as well as options in their BTEC (Level 3): and in groups, you will develop skills in news journalists to identify, verify and interrogate 32 of our French language partners across third subject area, and continue with high-level DDM and features writing, sub-editing and design, information in the digital era, and help you BTEC (Level 3): France, Switzerland, Canada or Morocco. written and spoken language work including digital journalism and news management. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS develop the skills needed to write journalistic DDM translation. Semester 6 is an integral Study Assessment is through a combination of Students taking two languages can take a year Abroad semester. Scottish HNC/HND: coursework, practical work and examinations, content. Also in Semester 4, an optional module OTHER QUALIFICATIONS out at the end of Year 2 to work as language Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. and you will be taught by academics who are in Photojournalism teaches you how to produce Scottish HNC/HND: assistants in France (or another Francophone Advanced entry: Please consult experts in their field – many of whom have professional visual material for news stories. Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. location), Spain or Latin America. You will then website for details. extensive experience in the news industry. Semesters 5-8 will offer a choice of advanced Access courses: See page 117. spend Semester 6 in the country of your second CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Access courses: See page 117. language, so you’ll spend two lengthy periods Journalism Studies modules, such as: Print ADDITIONAL INFORMATION in French and Spanish-speaking countries. Our graduates have a strong command of ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Journalism; Advanced Reporting; Law and General entry requirements apply – one or more languages, and have studied General entry requirements apply – Government for Journalists; Digital Journalism; see pages 120-121. management subjects within a global see pages 120-121. Analysing the Language of News; and context. They are ideally equipped for careers Journalism and Society. You can also choose in international business or marketing. from a selection of Film and Media modules SPEND A SEMESTER such as: Public Relations; Advertising; or Gender Recent graduates have progressed to and Representation. You may also take a work IN SPAIN, LATIN positions in advertising, marketing, banking experience module in which you gain first-hand AMERICA, FRANCE, and management – securing positions with exposure to the modern media workplace. leading manufacturers and retailers, financial 2ND SWITZERLAND, institutions and communications companies. IN SCOTLAND CANADA OR FOR JOURNALISM CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MOROCCO National Student Survey 2017 We have extensive links with the media industry, and many of our graduates have pursued successful careers in print, broadcast and online journalism. This course is also strengthened by regular input from our industry advisory board of professionals, who offer a diverse range of experience and expertise. The BA (Hons) Journalism Studies degree also offers a foundation for vocational postgraduate study in journalism and related fields, such as public relations and media management.
COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: English Studies (QP35); Film and Media (PP35); French (RP15); History (VP15); This course is not available Law (P5M1); Politics (PL52); Spanish stir.ac.uk/5c as a combined degree. stir.ac.uk/5z (PR54); or Sports Studies (PC56).
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 83 82 83 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk L LAW: BA LAW: LLB L BA (Hons) LLB
At Stirling, we offer two BA (Hons) Law The Stirling LLB provides in-depth FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES courses: one in Business Law and the COURSE CONTENT knowledge and understanding of legal COURSE CONTENT other in Law. Both will be set against principles, theories, institutions and The Business Law course caters for students There are eight semesters in total. Semesters a wider social or business context. rules – as well as the wider social and considering a career in business. Semesters 1-4 cover 10 core modules that introduce the UCAS CODE: M110 UCAS CODE: M114 political context in which law operates. While this course gives you a thorough 1-4 of the degree introduce the building fundamental areas of law, including: Criminal understanding of how law and regulation blocks of Business Law, with core modules Available as an undergraduate degree Law; Family Law; and Commercial Law. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS shape and influence business, you will also including: Contract Law; Company Law; MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and as a two-year accelerated graduate Honours students will also be able to choose YEAR 1 ENTRY – learn how law interacts with society. Commercial Law; and Corporate Insolvency. YEAR 1 ENTRY – degree, this course will provide a well- two non-law modules in Semesters 3 and 4. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS FOUR-YEAR HONOURS rounded qualification that can be your first You will have the opportunity to take In Semesters 5-8, you will choose advanced SQA Highers: SQA Highers: step towards becoming a Scots lawyer or From Semester 5 onwards, you will advantage of our unique system, which modules from specialist legal topics, including: AABB – one sitting AABB – one sitting entering other prestigious professions. select advanced modules from a range AAAB – two sittings allows you to take two other options in Law of Banking and Finance; Sports Law; AABBB – two sittings
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES of specialist legal topics, including Child Years 1 and 2. Single Honours students will International Law; and Environmental GCE A-levels: GCE A-levels: Law, Environmental Law, Sports Law and then specialise in Law or Business Law, while Law (please note that advanced module BBB ABB Intellectual Property (please note that those on combined degrees develop both choices are subject to change). IB Diploma: IB Diploma: advanced module choices are subject Law and their second chosen specialism. 32 The Law course provides a broad understanding 36 to change). BTEC (Level 3): BTEC (Level 3): Examples of the other options available of a wide range of areas. Semesters 1-3 DDM DDD in Years 1 and 2 include: Languages; introduce the subject through core modules, Advanced entry: Management; Economics; Criminology; which include Criminal Law and Family Law. Please consult website for details. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Psychology; and Politics. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES In Semesters 4-8, you will choose from the Scottish HNC/HND: OTHER QUALIFICATIONS range of specialist legal topics mentioned Minimum entry: As in graded unit. Graduating with the Stirling LLB will enable Scottish HNC/HND: above for the BA (Hons) Business Law, Access courses: See page 117. students who want to become Scots lawyers Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. including: Child Law; International Human to apply for entry to the Diploma in Professional ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Advanced entry: Please consult Rights Law; and Intellectual Property Law. Legal Practice, which is offered by a number website for details. General entry requirements apply – of universities, and is the next stage in Access courses: See page 117. see pages 120-121. ACCREDITED BY THE qualifying as a lawyer in Scotland. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES LAW SOCIETY OF Students who want to practise law in England General entry requirements apply – SCOTLAND AND and Wales will also need an additional period of see pages 120-121. % Our Law graduates entering into employment study after graduation, and must take the new 93 in the past few years currently work as THE FACULTY OF Solicitors Qualifying Examination. The LLB is also STUDENT Business Relations Managers, Trainee recognised as a rigorous degree that develops Solicitors, legal counsel, Business Development ADVOCATES important intellectual and personal skills, making SATISFACTION Managers and PR Account Executives. graduates attractive to employers in a wide National Student Survey 2017 range of other professions. Many LLB graduates choose to pursue careers in banking, insurance, accounting, management, the civil service and education.
ACCELERATED DEGREE Graduate entrants can obtain the LLB after two years of study concentrating on the core modules. For more information, please contact Admissions.
COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Accountancy (with Business Law) (MN24); Business Studies (MN11); Criminology (MM91); Film and Media Law: LLB (P3M1); French (RM11); History (MV11); Human Resource Management (MN16); stir.ac.uk/4j Journalism (P5M1); Marketing (MN15); Law: LLB (Accelerated) This course is not available stir.ac.uk/4i Politics (ML12); or Spanish (MR14). stir.ac.uk/16l as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 85 84 85 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk Also taught at: M MANAGEMENT Lingnan University, Hong Kong MARINE BIOLOGY M BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)
The University of Stirling Management Fascinated by our oceans? Then study FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES School is ranked among the top 25 in COURSE CONTENT the unique problems and solutions COURSE CONTENT the UK for Business and Management of the specialised plants and animals Semesters 1 and 2 will provide you with Semesters 1-4 will cover Biology and (Research Excellence Framework 2014). that exist in this amazing physical a broad grounding in Business and Marine Science modules, including: Our UCAS CODE: N200 UCAS CODE: C160 and chemical environment. The course will equip you with a broad Management, and include: The Global Blue Planet; Science of Diving; Our Thirsty understanding of complex competitive Business Environment: An Introduction Our course is truly multi-disciplinary. It Planet; and Evolution and Genetics. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS environments and analytical decision-making and The Management Challenge: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS draws on other Biology disciplines, including During Semesters 5-8, Honours students take YEAR 1 ENTRY – skills, which are critical to becoming an effective An Introduction. YEAR 1 ENTRY – Ecology and the physical and environmental modules including: Advanced Marine Biology; FOUR-YEAR HONOURS manager in modern, data-rich businesses. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS sciences, to understand a habitat that covers Modules are taught alongside students Aquaculture; Animal Physiology; and Marine SQA Highers: SQA Highers: around 71 percent of the earth’s surface. ABBB – one sitting You will learn about the internal functions from Business Studies and Human Resource AABB – one sitting Systematics and Taxonomy. Year 3 includes two STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL AABB – two sittings and structures of organisations, and develop Management. AAAB – two sittings The course enables students to understand field-course modules, one of which is residential. the analytical skills needed to solve problems the form, function and dynamics of aquatic GCE A-levels: In Semesters 3-7, compulsory core GCE A-levels: Marine Biology is not available as a combined and evaluate alternative plans using a variety systems, specifically marine systems, and BBB modules provide theory and applications BBB Honours degree, but it shares a common of management software solutions. understand the biology, ecology, taxonomy IB Diploma: of management. They include: Fundamentals IB Diploma: foundation with the degree course in 32 32 and management of organisms inhabiting You will also develop personal skills in of Management; Operations Management; Aquaculture, so you have the option to BTEC (Level 3): BTEC (Level 3): these systems. Students will gain knowledge critical thinking, teamwork and leadership, Leadership and Management; Responsible take a degree in Aquaculture until the end DDM DDM of diving science and other underwater and have the communication skills to Business/Ethics; Project Management; of Semester 5. Essential subjects: techniques, and understand their importance in confidently translate ideas into action. and Strategic Management. You are YEAR 2 ENTRY – To include one of Biology, Chemistry, a professional capacity. Practical work ensures THREE-YEAR HONOURS also encouraged to take electives in Mathematics or Physics. students can translate theory into practice. SQA Adv. Highers: Accounting and Finance for Managers; ABB and Economics for Managers. YEAR 2 ENTRY – Through the Study Abroad scheme, our CAREER OPPORTUNITIES GCE A-levels: THREE-YEAR HONOURS students often spend part of Year 3 studying You will have many opportunities to Our students are sought after in relevant ABB SQA Adv. Highers: in places like the USA (including Hawaii develop appropriate work-related skills at areas of employment in both public and IB Diploma: ABB and California), Canada or Australia. every stage of your studies, including the private sectors, such as: environmental 35 GCE A-levels: % Professional Development and Practice The final year of study involves an protection, environmental impact assessment, 91 ABB environmental and conservation fields, module in Semester 6 or 8, which helps OTHER QUALIFICATIONS IB Diploma: independent research project, often carried OF MANAGEMENT you prepare for entering the workplace. pollution control, water companies, tourism, Scottish HNC/HND: 35 out with external organisations. Overseas Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. projects in Semester 8 are encouraged and fisheries management, governmental STUDENTS SAY OUR Essential subjects: regulatory departments and the fast- Advanced entry: Please consult To include Biology and one of have previously been located throughout STAFF ARE GOOD AT Europe, North and South America, the growing aquaculture sector. website for details. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Environmental Science, Geography Access courses: See page 117. EXPLAINING THINGS or Geology. Indian subcontinent, Asia and Oceania. In addition, there is a wide range of more National Student Survey 2017 Our Management graduates are in demand Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture – which general graduate employment, such as with ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OTHER QUALIFICATIONS for a wide range of roles, including general coordinates this course – is the leading biotechnological companies, bioinformatics, General entry requirements apply – Scottish HNC/HND: management, project management, risk international centre in its field, and the health sciences sales, the food industry, and see pages 120-121. Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. analysis and business analysis roles – largest of its kind in the world, with an marketing, science journalism and teaching. Advanced entry: Please consult while others have joined consultancies excellent international reputation in teaching, website for details. A second degree (MSc or PhD) will often be offering specialist analytical skills. research, innovation and consultancy. We Access courses: See page 117. required for career advancement to more Organisations that have recently recruited collaborate with academic research institutions senior research posts and many of our our Management students include IBM, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION throughout Europe and beyond, including graduates go on to pursue further study at Bank of Scotland, NHS, Lloyd’s Bank, General entry requirements apply – Spain, China, Brazil, Norway and Thailand. Stirling or other UK and overseas universities. Enterprise Cars, Hilton Hotels, British see pages 120-121. Additional student costs are kept as low as Airways and Marks and Spencer. possible, but include the purchase of a lab coat and some personal lab kit, as well as contribution towards field course costs. STUDY AT THE LEADING INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE IN ITS FIELD, AND THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD
This course is not available This course is not available stir.ac.uk/4l as a combined degree. stir.ac.uk/4n as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 87 86 87 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk Also taught at: M MARKETING Lingnan University, Hong Kong and MATHEMATICS M Muscat College, Oman BA (Hons) BSc (Hons)
Every business has end users or customers NEW Do you enjoy numbers the way others FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES and every successful business correctly COURSE CONTENT enjoy music, poetry or art? Mathematical COURSE CONTENT identifies its customers and strives to training develops specific skills and Semesters 1-2 will provide a background In Semesters 1-3, you will take Mathematics deliver what they want in order to keep broad analytical expertise, which are in business-related modules, which will plus two other subjects. Material covered at UCAS CODE: N500 them. If you combine logical analysis UCAS CODE: G100 valued across all professions. There is be taught alongside other Management secondary level is reviewed and applied before with creative intuition, then Marketing also a particular demand for graduates students. These modules include The Global being developed further, ensuring a smooth may be the right degree for you. who not only have quantitative skills, MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Business Environment: An Introduction MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS transition from a school teaching approach but also know how to use them. YEAR 1 ENTRY – Marketing is at the centre of what businesses and The Management Challenge: An YEAR 1 ENTRY – to a university one. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS do. It helps organisations work out how Introduction. Semesters 3-4 will further FOUR-YEAR HONOURS This course delivers that sought-after You will take core modules in: Calculus of SQA Highers: they can identify and satisfy customer needs your understanding of marketing, and you SQA Highers: combination – through our teaching style, ABBB – one sitting ABBB – one sitting One and Several Variables; Vectors, Matrices,
STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL using strategic thinking, business acumen will also choose four elective modules. and our focus on real-world applications of Complex Numbers and their Application in AABB – two sittings and carefully designed communications. AABB – two sittings both mathematical and statistical techniques. Year 2 entry is available for suitably Geometry and Systems Theory; Statistics and GCE A-levels: GCE A-levels: For example, you will use the mathematics The teaching options available on this course qualified candidates who can expect a Probability; and Analysis. You can also opt to BBB BBB computing laboratories as an integral part reflect the specialist expertise of staff who have seamless transition into Semester 3. take an additional mathematics module in IB Diploma: IB Diploma: of your learning process, making your study an active interest in particular topic areas, such Discrete Structures. 32 Semesters 5-8 modules include: 32 as much experimental as theoretical. as social marketing and consumers, culture BTEC (Level 3): Understanding Consumers; Strategic BTEC (Level 3): In Semesters 4-8, the Mathematics Honours and society. This contributes to the current Our Maths teachers provide a stimulating and DDM Management; Understanding Supply DDM course covers a broad range of skills. international perspective of the course. supportive learning environment, and we have Chains; along with elective modules drawn Essential subjects: Advanced modules cover the following key YEAR 2 ENTRY – To include Mathematics a strong and active research group. Its primary THREE-YEAR HONOURS from current marketing activities. areas: advanced real and complex analysis; interest is the application of mathematics to SQA Adv. Highers: functional analysis; mathematical techniques You will also undertake a Marketing and YEAR 2 ENTRY – biology, economics and life sciences, and we ABB THREE-YEAR HONOURS for solving a wide range of problems; the theory Retail Consultancy project designed to engage offer combined Honours degrees in the relevant GCE A-levels: SQA Adv. Highers: underlying these mathematical techniques; you with current ‘live’ business practices. disciplines. ABB ABB and model building. This will include projects IB Diploma: You will have numerous opportunities to GCE A-levels: The BSc Mathematics covers the same areas of that allow further development of skills in areas 35 develop appropriate work-related skills at ABB mathematics as the BSc Applied Mathematics, of mathematics. every stage of your studies, including the IB Diploma: but specialises in more areas of pure OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 2ND Professional Development and Practice 35 mathematics in Years 3 and 4. Scottish HNC/HND: IN SCOTLAND module in Semester 8, which helps you Essential subjects: Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. prepare for entering the workplace. To include Mathematics. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Advanced entry: Please consult FOR MARKETING There is a growing need for graduates with website for details. The Complete University Guide 2018 OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Access courses: See page 117. Scottish HNC/HND: mathematical skills in business, research and CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. the sciences. This course provides both the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Access courses: See page 117. theoretical background and the quantitative General entry requirements apply – Marketing students acquire a comprehensive skills you need to solve real-world problems. see pages 120-121. range of analytical, problem-solving and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % 100 Our graduates find employment as: professional skills, that are increasingly General entry requirements apply – valued in industry, commerce, education, see pages 120-121. OF MATHEMATICS • Actuarial Analysts government and non-profit organisations. STUDENTS SAY THAT • Chartered Accountants • Data Analysts As your acquired skills have applications in THEY HAVE RECEIVED • Data Scientists most walks of life, a Marketing degree can • Investment Analysts become your entry to a specialised marketing HELPFUL COMMENTS • Research Scientists career or to a more general management ON THEIR WORK • Secondary School Teachers career in a wide range of sectors. National Student Survey 2017 • Statisticians • Systems Developers
COURSE COMBINATIONS The combined Sports Studies and COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: Marketing course may also be studied at This course can be combined with: Accountancy (NN45); Business Studies the Singapore Institute of Management Accountancy (GN14); Biology (CG11); (SIM), Singapore. (NN25); Economics (NL51); Film and Computing Science (G4G1); Economics Media (PN35); French (N5R1); Human (GL11); Environmental Science (F9G1); Resource Management (NN65); Law Finance (GN13); French (GR11); (MN15); Marketing and Sociology Professional Education (GX11); (LN35); Psychology (CN85); Spanish Professional Education/Computing stir.ac.uk/4o (N5R4); or Sports Studies (NC56). stir.ac.uk/1gd Science (GX91); or Psychology (CG81).
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 89 88 89 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk M MATHEMATICS - APPLIED MATHEMATICS MODERN LANGUAGES M BSc (Hons) BA (Hons)
Mathematics is not just about knowledge While English may be an international FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES and numbers. It’s about gaining transferable COURSE CONTENT language, it is far from the only one. COURSE CONTENT skills such as critical thinking, problem With long-established relationships In Semesters 1-3, you will take Mathematics We recognise that you may not have studied solving, analysis of data/information, across the globe, French and Spanish are plus two other subjects. Material covered at a language before. That is why we enable UCAS CODE: G120 experimental and project design, as COMBINED DEGREE ONLY languages spoken all over the world. secondary level is reviewed and applied before you to start your study of French or Spanish well as communication and teamwork being developed further, ensuring a smooth This is why we study them from a global from a beginner, as well from an advanced level. skills that will make you a desirable MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS transition from a school teaching approach MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS perspective at Stirling, exploring wide-ranging During Year 2, both streams merge and students candidate to your future employers. YEAR 1 ENTRY – to a university one. YEAR 1 ENTRY – perspectives and opportunities on offer to graduate at the end of their degree with FOUR-YEAR HONOURS As part of the course you will have the FOUR-YEAR HONOURS study, live and work in other countries. advanced language skills. Modern Languages You will take core modules in: Calculus of SQA Highers: opportunity to use the mathematics computing SQA Highers: and Business (NT19) combines the study of ABBB – one sitting One and Several Variables; Vectors, Matrices, ABBB – one sitting In Semester 6, Honours students spend a
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES laboratories as an integral part of your French or Spanish with Management. At the Complex Numbers and their Application in period of residence abroad, studying at AABB – two sittings learning process, making your study as much AABB – two sittings end of Year 2, you will continue to specialise Geometry and Systems Theory; Statistics and a university or business school in France, GCE A-levels: experimental as theoretical. GCE A-levels: in Business Studies, as well as continuing the Probability; and Analysis. You can also opt BBB BBB Spain, Morocco, Switzerland, Quebec or study of two languages. IB Diploma: This course focuses on the foundation to take additional mathematics modules in IB Diploma: Latin America. Additionally, you will have 32 of the mathematics and statistics with a Discrete Structures and Practical Statistics. 32 the option of spending a year abroad as European Languages and Psychology (CR89) strong emphasis on real-world applications. a language assistant between Semesters combines the study of French or Spanish BTEC (Level 3): In Semesters 4-8, the Applied Mathematics BTEC (Level 3): The teaching in class is informed by our 4-5 via a British Council-run scheme. with Psychology. Teaching is supported by DDM Honours course covers a broad range of skills. DDM internationally recognised research undertaken our renowned Psychology department. Essential subjects: Advanced modules cover the following key Essential subjects: by academics that are experts in the field of To include Mathematics areas: mathematical techniques for solving a To apply for a combined degree with French or Spanish and Education is a mathematics and statistics. wide range of problems; the theory underlying French and Spanish you will require combined Honours degree that allows YEAR 2 ENTRY – one of these languages at Higher or THREE-YEAR HONOURS The BSc Applied Mathematics covers the these mathematical techniques; model-building; OPPORTUNITIES graduates to teach at either Primary or A-level (or equivalent). SQA Adv. Highers: same areas of mathematics as the BSc statistics data analysis; multi-variate methods TO COMBINE YOUR Secondary level (see pages 68-69). ABB Mathematics but specialises in more areas and statistical inference. This will include NB: for specific course information, International Politics and Languages (RL92) GCE A-levels: of applied mathematics in Years 3 and 4. projects that allow further development of skills STUDY WITH LIVING builds on the importance of global politics. ABB in areas of applied mathematics. please consult individual course pages. IB Diploma: AND WORKING IN For the majority of modern language degrees, 35 FRANCE, SPAIN there is a compulsory period of Study Abroad. Essential subjects: For full details, please see specific course entry. To include Mathematics. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND BEYOND
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS There is a growing need for graduates with Scottish HNC/HND: mathematical skills in business, research and CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. the sciences. This course provides both the Access courses: See page 117. theoretical background and the quantitative Language graduates are confident skills you need to solve real-world problems. communicators and highly sought after by ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % employers. The combination of subjects 100 Our graduates find employment as: General entry requirements apply – available with either French or Spanish, or in see pages 120-121. OF MATHEMATICS • Actuarial Analysts some cases both, allows students to go on to a STUDENTS SAY THAT • Chartered Accountants wide variety of careers in publishing, journalism, • Data Analysts television, advertising, translating, law, teaching THEY HAVE RECEIVED • Data Scientists in French, Spanish or English as a foreign HELPFUL COMMENTS • Investment Analysts language administration and management. • Research Scientists Graduating students, having studied French ON THEIR WORK • Secondary School Teachers and/or Spanish to the highest level, are well National Student Survey 2017 • Statisticians placed for jobs in the UK and internationally. • Systems Developers
COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: COURSE COMBINATIONS Accountancy (GN14); Biology (CG11); This course can be combined with: Computing Science (G4G1); Economics Modern Languages and Business (NT19); European Languages and Psychology (GL11); Environmental Science (F9G1); (CR89); French and Education (Secondary) (RX11); French with Spanish Finance (GN13); French (GR11); and Education (Secondary) (RXD1); Education (Primary) with specialism Professional Education (GX11); in Modern Languages (XR18); International Management Studies with Professional Education/Computing European Languages and Society (N2R9); International Management and stir.ac.uk/4p Science (GX91); or Psychology (CG81). stir.ac.uk/4q Intercultural Studies (NLR0); International Politics and Languages (RL92).
XX 90 #AREYOUSTIRLING 91 90 91 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk N NURSING (ADULT) NURSING (MENTAL HEALTH) N BSc / BSc (Hons) BSc / BSc (Hons)
This course provides an innovative By studying BSc/BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND SPORT and contemporary nursing education COURSE CONTENT Health) at the University of Stirling, you COURSE CONTENT that will result in either a three-year can make a difference to people’s lives. You will study alongside Mental Health Nursing You will study alongside Adult Nursing students BSc or a four-year BSc (Hons) degree, The BSc is a three-year course, and the students to gain a holistic understanding of to gain an understanding of how health and MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and professional registration as a MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BSc (Hons) is a four-year option. Mental how healthcare professionals work together to social care professionals work together to nurse in the adult field of practice. health nursing is a rewarding profession THREE-YEAR DEGREE bring about the best in patient-centred care. THREE-YEAR DEGREE bring about the best in patient-centred care. that allows you to establish strong UCAS CODE: B740 Pre-registration Nursing in the Faculty of UCAS CODE: B760 Each year meets the Nursing & Midwifery therapeutic relationships with clients Each year meets the Nursing & Midwifery Health Sciences and Sport is led by a group SQA Highers: Council (NMC) requirement of 50 percent theory SQA Highers: and provide holistic, compassionate Council (NMC) requirement of 50 percent of world-leading academics with strong and BBB and 50 percent practice. You will be introduced BBB care that respects the intrinsic value theory and 50 percent practice. You will be established research records, expertise in GCE A-levels: to the fundamentals of nursing, and progress GCE A-levels: of people and their individuality. introduced to the fundamentals of nursing, nursing practice and a wealth of world-class CCC towards delivering person-centred nursing care CCC and then progress to specialist areas of publications. Our academic and practice staff As a mental health nurse, your practice will IB Diploma: in more complex and demanding situations. IB Diploma: mental health nursing such as therapeutic are committed to ensuring that our students focus on establishing relationships with service 28 Developing the leadership and management 28 skills, recovery and leadership skills. have the highest quality student experience. users and carers, to help bring about an FOUR-YEAR (HONS) DEGREE skills needed to foster quality and innovation FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND SPORT FOUR-YEAR (HONS) DEGREE understanding of how they might cope with Through our partnerships with a diverse The aim of the course is to fully prepare within health and social care will also be a focus. UCAS CODE: B750 alterations in their mental health and well-being, range of health and social care organisations, you to work in a complex and dynamic UCAS CODE: B770 SQA Highers: Through our partnerships with a diverse thus maximising their potential for recovery. students will have the opportunity to put health and social care environment – SQA Highers: BBBB range of health and social care organisations, theory into practice. Students may work having acquired the knowledge, skills and BBBB Our Mental Health Nursing course will prepare GCE A-Levels: students will have the opportunity to put both day and night shifts to coincide with attributes necessary to practise safely, GCE A-Levels: you to meet the needs of a modern profession BBC theory into practice. Students may work the patterns of the area and their allocated compassionately, ethically and effectively in BBC and provide the best possible patient care. IB Diploma: both day and night shifts to coincide with practice mentor. You will have the opportunity a range of contemporary care settings. IB Diploma: You will leave us as a confident and capable 32 the patterns of the area and their allocated to apply for an international placement. 32 practitioner, fully equipped to register with the practice mentor. You will have the opportunity OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and to apply for an international placement. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: Scottish HNC/HND: join a healthcare team upon graduation. Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. BSc (Hons) Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES BSc (Hons) Nursing students follow the same Preference will be given to This course is the beginning of a career that course structure as the BSc Nursing for the first CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Preference will be given to those with a Science or BSc (Hons) involves ongoing professional development. two and a half years of their course. After that those with a Science or Health Care background. This course is the beginning of a career that Some of our graduates focus on consolidating point, Honours students carry out an additional Health Care background. BSc (Hons) Nursing students follow the same placement module with the opportunity to involves ongoing professional development. course structure as the BSc Nursing for the first their learning by working in practice, while Mathematics National 5 (C), Some of our graduates focus on practice, others progress to postgraduate studies. study overseas. Mathematics National 5 (C), two and a half years of their course. After that Intermediate 2 (C), initially consolidating their learning by working, Career options may include working in Intermediate 2 (C), point, Honours students carry out an additional Standard Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) for example, as a staff nurse in a hospital, acute units, in the community or in specialist In their final year, Honours students complete Standard Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) placement module with the opportunity to or equivalent required. community setting or care home, while others areas such as forensic psychiatry, alcohol or additional modules, including a dissertation and or equivalent required. study overseas. their NMC-required final placement, achieving progress to postgraduate studies. These substance misuse or psychological therapy. English National 5 (C), Intermediate 2 experiences can develop a career pathway registration and their Honours degree at the English National 5 (C), Intermediate 2 In their final year, Honours students complete A Mental Health Nursing degree from the (C), Standard Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) leading to specialised areas, such as palliative end of Year 4. (C), Standard Grade (3), GCSE (C/4) additional modules including a dissertation and University of Stirling will prepare you to or equivalent required. care or advanced nurse practitioner roles. or equivalent required. their NMC-required final placement, achieving meet the needs of a modern profession An Adult Nursing degree from the University registration and their Honours degree at the and provide the best possible patient care of Stirling will prepare you to meet the end of Year 4. in a range of settings. You will leave us as needs of a modern profession and provide a confident and capable practitioner, fully the best possible patient care in a range equipped to join a healthcare team. of settings. You will leave us as a confident % and capable practitioner, fully equipped to 97 join a healthcare team. OF OUR NURSING (ADULT) STUDENTS ARE IN WORK TOP 15 OR FURTHER STUDY IN THE UK FOR NURSING WITHIN SIX MONTHS QS World University Rankings 2017 OF GRADUATING Destinations of Leavers from Higher BSc Education survey 2015/16 BSc stir.ac.uk/16m stir.ac.uk/16n BSc (Hons) This course is not available BSc (Hons) This course is not available stir.ac.uk/1ax as a combined degree. stir.ac.uk/1b0 as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 93 92 93 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk P PHILOSOPHY POLITICS P BA (Hons) BA (Hons) FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES “I think that I am in control of what Politics permeates every aspect of people’s I do, but why do I do the things I do? COURSE CONTENT lives – shaping their opinions, informing COURSE CONTENT I do them because of my upbringing, In Semesters 1-3, you will take courses in their decisions, guiding their alliances and my circumstances, and my biological In Semesters 1-3, you will take Politics, plus two Philosophy and two other subjects. These enabling their understanding of others’ UCAS CODE: V500 make-up. But these are things over UCAS CODE: L200 other subjects. include the following three core modules on beliefs and motivations at individual, which I have no control. If they central philosophical problems and issues: organisational and cultural levels. Semesters 1-3 cover the study of three core MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS determine what I do, how can I have modules: The Politics of the British Isles; ‘Philosophy: What is it all about?’ is an MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Studying this subject will increase your any control over what I do?” Political Concepts and Ideas; and Introduction YEAR 1 ENTRY – introduction to central philosophical problems awareness of the different political systems, FOUR-YEAR HONOURS YEAR 1 ENTRY – to International Politics. This is just one example of the kind of concerning knowledge, mind and body, freedom FOUR-YEAR HONOURS ideologies and policies that impact people’s SQA Highers: questions that philosophers ask. It is possible and determinism, morality and justice. SQA Highers: lives at regional, national and global level. Semester 4 modules include: Great Political ABBB – one sitting that you have asked a question like this AABB – one sitting Thinkers; and Comparative Politics. AABB – two sittings ‘Mind, Value and Reality’ is an introduction Our Politics divison is highly regarded,
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES yourself at some point in your life. Philosophy AABBB – two sittings GCE A-levels: to key metaphysical and ethical issues. What and our students benefit from a strong, is the activity of thinking seriously, creatively GCE A-levels: In Semesters 5-8, you can choose from BBB is it to be a person? Are we responsible research-led approach to teaching. and carefully about these, and similar, BBB a wide range of module options, such IB Diploma: for what we do? Can we be motivated by as: Human Rights in International Politics; questions. Engaging in this activity is not IB Diploma: In addition to being able to participate in a 32 anything other than our own self-interest? Global Political Economy; and Direct only fascinating in itself, but also an excellent 32 range of University-wide Study Abroad options, BTEC (Level 3): These and other topics will be considered Democracy and Referendums. In addition, way to sharpen and improve your mind. BTEC (Level 3): our exchange programme with the Politics DDM and some ethical implications explored. Single Honours Politics students complete DDM department at the University of Gothenburg ‘From Plato to Existentialism’ is a philosophical the Semester 6 module, Research Methods, YEAR 2 ENTRY – YEAR 2 ENTRY – offers you the opportunity to study in Sweden examination of the relationship between and a final-year Politics dissertation. THREE-YEAR HONOURS THREE-YEAR HONOURS in Semester 6, subject to passing an interview SQA Adv. Highers: the individual and society, looking at works SQA Adv. Highers: and meeting the grade requirements. ABB by Plato, Hobbes, Mill and Sartre. ABB GCE A-levels: In Semesters 5-8, you will take optional GCE A-levels: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ABB modules from a broad list, including: ABB Degree courses in Politics encourage you IB Diploma: Knowledge and Reality; Environmental Ethics; IB Diploma: to develop intellectual, communication 35 Philosophy of Language; Philosophy of 35 and analytical skills, which are invaluable Essential subjects: Biology; Political Philosophy and Aesthetics. Essential subjects: To include Philosophy. To include Politics, Government and to many employers. These include the In Year 4, there are opportunities for Politics or Modern Studies. ability to: critically evaluate data and OTHER QUALIFICATIONS directed independent study, including information; work independently; develop OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Scottish HNC/HND: dissertation projects and supervised study effective time management skills; organise Scottish HNC/HND: 3RD Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. of a particular topic, theme or book. and solve problems; and communicate Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. Access courses: See page 117. 2ND IN SCOTLAND clearly, both in writing and speech. IN SCOTLAND Advanced entry: Please consult ADDITIONAL INFORMATION website for details. FOR POLITICS Our graduates have developed these General entry requirements apply – FOR PHILOSOPHY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Access courses: See page 117. National Student Survey 2017 transferable skills, which is why they become see pages 120-121. National Student Survey 2017 successful in commerce and industry, as well Our Philosophy graduates are currently ADDITIONAL INFORMATION as the civil service, journalism, law, teaching General entry requirements apply – working for a number of leading organisations, and both research and representative politics. including Scottish Enterprise, BAE Systems, see pages 120-121. Deveaux, Australian Government, UK Government, Justice Publishing and Aegon.
COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: COURSE COMBINATIONS Business Studies (LN21); Criminology This course can be combined with: (ML92); Economics (LL12); English Computing Science (GV45); Studies (QL32); Environmental Science Criminology (MV95); English Studies (FL92); Film and Media (PL32); French (QV35); Film and Media (VP53); (LR21); History (LV21); History/ French (RV15); History (VV15); Professional Education (LX21); Politics (LV25); Politics and Economics Journalism Studies (PL52); Law (ML12); (L0V0); Professional Education/ Philosophy (LV25); Philosophy and Religion (VX53); Psychology Economics (L0V0); Psychology (LC28); stir.ac.uk/4s (CV85); or Religion (VV56). stir.ac.uk/4t Social Policy (LL24); or Sociology (LL23).
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 95 94 95 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk P POLITICS (INTERNATIONAL) POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS: PPE P BA (Hons) BA (Hons) FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES If you are contemplating a future in Whether you are aiming for a political, the world of politics, you will need to COURSE CONTENT business, civil service, voluntary sector COURSE CONTENT understand issues of power, alliances, or journalistic career, background In Semesters 1-3, you will take Politics, plus You will study nine modules in Semesters conflict and peace, the workings of knowledge in the humanities and UCAS CODE: L240 two other subjects. 1-3, including: Politics of the British influential organisations and the processes UCAS CODE: L0V0 social sciences will be of great value. Isles; Introductory Microeconomics; and surrounding international decision-making. Semesters 1-4 will cover five core This course is ideal for an intellectually Philosophy – What is it all about? MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS modules including: The Politics of the Don’t worry if this sounds daunting; we MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS curious student who seeks to understand British Isles; Introduction to International Semesters 4-8 will cover core modules YEAR 1 ENTRY – will help you to build a confident and well- YEAR 1 ENTRY – and solve the complex problems facing FOUR-YEAR HONOURS Politics; and Comparative Politics. in: Politics: Great Political Thinkers; rounded knowledge of all of the above and FOUR-YEAR HONOURS modern societies and economies. Philosophy: Moral Theory; and Economics: SQA Highers: much more. Our Politics division is highly In Semesters 5-8, you will study at least five SQA Highers: Intermediate Macroeconomics. AABB – one sitting regarded, and our students benefit from a International Politics modules, including: Global AABB – one sitting AABBB – two sittings AABBB – two sittings FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES strong, research-led approach to teaching. Development; Human Rights in International You will also take modules in each of the GCE A-levels: Politics; and Global Political Economy. In GCE A-levels: three disciplines (PPE) in Semester 5 and, BBB In addition to being able to participate in a addition, you must complete the Semester BBB in Semester 6, you can either continue IB Diploma: range of University-wide Study Abroad options, 6 module, Research Methods, and the final IB Diploma: to study in each of the three subjects 32 our exchange programme with the Politics year International Politics dissertation. 32 or choose from only two of them. BTEC (Level 3): department at the University of Gothenburg BTEC (Level 3): DDM offers you the opportunity to study in Sweden DDM Semesters 7-8 offer further specialisation in Semester 6, subject to passing an interview 2ND – see entries on Economics, Philosophy YEAR 2 ENTRY – and meeting the grade requirements. YEAR 2 ENTRY – and Politics respectively. In your final year, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THREE-YEAR HONOURS IN SCOTLAND THREE-YEAR HONOURS you will bring together the different skills SQA Adv. Highers: SQA Adv. Highers: The study of International Politics equips you FOR PHILOSOPHY you have acquired in a dissertation that ABB ABB with intellectual and analytical skills that are National Student Survey 2017 covers at least two of the subject areas. GCE A-levels: attractive to many employers. These include: GCE A-levels: ABB the ability to critically evaluate data and ABB IB Diploma: information; work independently; develop IB Diploma: 35 effective time management skills; organise 35 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Essential subjects: and solve problems; and communicate Essential subjects: To include Politics, Government and clearly; both in writing and speech. To include Politics, Philosophy and Having completed your PPE degree, you will Politics or Modern Studies. Economics. graduate with an in-depth knowledge of Having developed these transferable skills, political institutions and the policy-making OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 3RD Stirling Politics graduates work in commerce OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 3RD process, the big ideas that have shaped Western Scottish HNC/HND: and industry, as well as the civil service, Scottish HNC/HND: societies and how the economy works. You Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. IN SCOTLAND journalism, law, teaching and within politics Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. IN SCOTLAND will be skilled in argument evaluation, while Advanced entry: Please consult FOR POLITICS in both research and representative capacities. Access courses: See page 117. FOR POLITICS enjoying the ability to effectively express your website for details. own viewpoints. You will also have developed National Student Survey 2017 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION National Student Survey 2017 Access courses: See page 117. valuable insight into the cultural, intellectual General entry requirements apply – and moral pressures on decision-makers. see pages 120-121. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This broad-ranging ability and understanding General entry requirements apply – will therefore make sure that you are well- see pages 120-121. positioned to succeed in the graduate job market, whether you choose to work in the public sector, private companies, voluntary TOP 5 organisations, the financial sector or the media. IN SCOTLAND FOR ECONOMICS The Complete University Guide 2018
COURSE COMBINATIONS This course can be combined with: This course is not available stir.ac.uk/5y Languages (French or Spanish) (RL92). stir.ac.uk/4v as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 97 96 97 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk P PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY PSYCHOLOGY P BA (Hons) BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons)
Accountancy in Stirling ranks in the If you are interested in the mind and human FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES top 15 in the UK (Times and Sunday COURSE CONTENT behaviour, then Psychology is for you. COURSE CONTENT Times Good University Guide 2018) and In the first year of the course, you will study a In our last accreditation review, the British Semesters 1-2 will include an introduction receives consistently high ratings in series of core modules to give you a grounding UCAS CODE – BSc (HONS): C800 Psychological Society described us as to Psychology as the scientific study of mind UCAS CODE: N400 the National Student Survey (NSS). for subsequent stages of more advanced UCAS CODE – BA (HONS): C801 being ‘at the forefront of the student-led and behaviour, including: Developmental The BA Professional Accountancy is a three-year studies. These core modules will be in Financial teaching experience in Psychology across Psychology; Brain and Behaviour; Language MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Honours degree designed for students holding Accounting; Management Accounting; the UK’, and commended our staff, who and Thinking; Animal Behaviour; and Cognitive THREE-YEAR HONOURS advanced qualifications who wish to pursue Finance; Economics; and Business Law. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ‘clearly care about the well-being and Psychology, plus two other subjects. SQA Advanced Highers: a career in accountancy. The degree provides development of their students, and provide In subsequent years, you develop a more YEAR 1 ENTRY – In Semesters 3-4, the taught modules ABB significant exemption from the professional FOUR-YEAR HONOURS a nurturing learning environment’. critical and analytical approach to your studies. are designed to emphasise the links
STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL GCE A-levels: examinations of the ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA. SQA Highers: You will take modules in: Advanced Financial We also received the inaugural Award for between different parts of the subject. ABB ABBB – one sitting By studying towards this degree, you Accounting; Accounting Information and Innovation in Psychology Programmes in 2014 Our module on The Social Mind explores IB Diploma: AABB – two sittings will learn that accountancy involves the Employment; and Applied Management from the British Psychological Society for our the psychology of human and non-human 35 GCE A-levels: preparation and interpretation of financial Accounting; together with modules in Personal innovative, student-led teaching initiatives and communication; and Brain and Behaviour Essential subjects: BBB information to enable investors, lenders, Financial Planning; Quantitative Methods; commitment to integrating employability. – Clinical Perspectives explores abnormal Preference given to those IB Diploma: management, employees, government International Finance; and Financial Analysis; psychology from the perspectives of with Mathematics. 32 plus modules in Auditing and Taxation. This course will give you the opportunity Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology. and others to make financial decisions. BTEC (Level 3): Higher-level skills of critical evaluation, to be involved in designing and OTHER QUALIFICATIONS DDM In Semesters 5-6 you will take modules analysis and synthesis are extended in conducting a number of experiments, Scottish HNC/HND: covering some of the core areas of Issues in Accountancy and Critical Analysis individually or in groups researching: Minimum entry: Bs in graded units. YEAR 2 ENTRY – psychology: social psychology; developmental of Accountancy and Finance. There will be THREE-YEAR HONOURS • Human electrophysiology (EEG/ERPs) psychology; evolutionary psychology; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION numerous opportunities to develop your work- SQA Adv. Highers: • Health research (including GSR clinical and health psychology; individual General entry requirements apply – related skills at every stage of your studies. ABB and heart rate monitoring) differences (including personality); and see pages 120-121. GCE A-levels: • Face research (including eye-tracking) The BA (Hons) degree in Professional ABB cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Accountancy is a three-year Honours degree. • And vision research (including IB Diploma: In your final year, as well as an individual Please note that it is NOT accredited by stereoscopic displays) 35 research project, you will choose from a variety ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants Essential subjects: of electives that are designed to explore in Scotland). Students wishing to obtain an To include Psychology. topics that interest you and will enable you to ICAS accredited degree should register for build your employability skills. The final-year 3RD the BAcc (Hons) Accountancy or the BAcc OTHER QUALIFICATIONS programme also includes an opportunity to (Hons) Accountancy and Finance degrees. Scottish HNC/HND: take part in a placement with a local employer. IN SCOTLAND FOR Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. ACCOUNTING Advanced entry: Please consult website for details. National Student Survey 2017 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Access courses: See page 117. 100% CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Accountancy offers a wide choice of careers ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The breadth of Psychology provides an with organisations in every field, from OF PSYCHOLOGY General entry requirements apply – excellent foundation for a wide range of healthcare and sport to charities and local see pages 120-121. CASE STUDIES RATED careers. Studying Psychology develops skills and national governments. Careers include that are highly valued by employers, such financial and management accounting, auditing, 'WORLD-LEADING' as interpersonal and communication skills, taxation, consultancy and financial services. Research Excellence Framework 2014 numeracy and computer literacy, presentation skills, time management and critical thinking. Our graduates have found employment as: Clinical Psychologists; Educational Psychologists; Forensic Psychologists; Further Education Teachers; Health Psychologists; Occupational COURSE COMBINATIONS Psychologists; Primary Care Graduate Mental This course can be combined with: Health Workers; Psychological Well-being Biology (CC18); Business Studies Practitioners; Sport and Exercise Psychologists; (CN81); English Studies (QC38); Advice Workers; Careers Advisers; Counsellors; European Languages (CR89); Human Resources Officers; Play Therapists. Film and Media (CP83); Human Resource Management (NC68); Marketing (CN85); Mathematics (CG81); Philosophy (CV85); This course is not available Politics (LC28); Sociology (CL83); stir.ac.uk/1hb as a combined degree. stir.ac.uk/57 or Sports Studies (CC68).
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 99 98 99 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk Also taught at: The Singapore Institute of Management, R RELIGION RETAIL MARKETING Singapore R BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
Religion at Stirling is distinguished in its Retailing is a large and diverse industry STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL critical approach. It is critical because it COURSE CONTENT that contributes significantly to the COURSE CONTENT not only explores areas of experience overall economy, as well as something Religion is studied as a combined degree, Semesters 1 and 2 are designed to generally described as ‘religion’ or that we as consumers experience and is taken with two other subjects in provide a background in business-related COMBINED DEGREE ONLY ‘religious’, but also places the category UCAS CODE: N550 regularly as part of our everyday lives. Years 1 and 2. modules, and include: The Global Business of ‘religion’ itself under the microscope. Understandably, the retail industry attracts Environment: An Introduction and The Semesters 1-4 cover four core modules, a lot of attention from governments, MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS We encourage students to subject the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Management Challenge: An Introduction. examining issues such as conflict, colonialism the media and consumer groups. YEAR 1 ENTRY – problematic term to different forms of YEAR 1 ENTRY – and nationalism, representation and In Semesters 5-8, core modules in retailing and FOUR-YEAR HONOURS analysis – including postcolonial or feminist FOUR-YEAR HONOURS The sector is a major employer with over 2.9 historical methods of studying religion. marketing are studied alongside a selection of SQA Highers: – in a wide range of contexts, including the SQA Highers: million people currently working in retailing, elective modules. These core modules include: ABBB – one sitting historical, colonial and neo-colonial. We In Semesters 5-8, advanced core modules ABBB – one sitting equating to 11 percent of the total workforce. AABB – two sittings AABB – two sittings Understanding Consumers; Retail Operations;
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES engage with it in fields such as literature, the include: Religion and Post Colonialism; Religion The retail sector is constantly met with and Understanding Supply Chains. You will GCE A-levels: arts, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, and Theory; and Dissertation Preparation. GCE A-levels: new challenges; the growth of the also undertake a dissertation, as well as a BBB politics and international relations. You may also choose advanced option BBB internet, new forms of technology and Marketing and Retail Consultancy Project. IB Diploma: modules, such as: Religion and Literature; IB Diploma: We expect a lot from our students, since our consumer demand. As a result, retailers 32 Gender and Religion; and Political Islam. 32 Recommended elective modules include: critical and interdisciplinary approach demands need managers with the necessary skills BTEC (Level 3): BTEC (Level 3): Buying and Visual Merchandising; Multi- a grasp of many different subjects, methods In Semester 8, students will write a to tackle and meet these challenges. DDM DDM Channel Retail Marketing; and Branding and Essential subjects: and discourses. The course content is, therefore, dissertation of between 10,000 and 12,000 YEAR 2 ENTRY – The wide-ranging experience of Stirling’s Communications. You will have numerous Please consult combined degree rigorous and intellectually challenging – but it words on a topic chosen in consultation THREE-YEAR HONOURS Institute for Retail Studies (IRS) academics and opportunities to develop appropriate work- subject page(s) to check for any is also deeply rewarding on numerous levels. with an individual supervisor. SQA Adv. Highers: their links with the retail industry ensure that related skills at every stage of your studies. required subjects. ABB the retail marketing degree is practical and OTHER QUALIFICATIONS GCE A-levels: up-to-date with trends in the retail industry. ABB Scottish HNC/HND: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This degree course provides a solid Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. IB Diploma: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The key transferable skills gained by foundation in the general principles of Advanced entry: Please consult 35 You will acquire a comprehensive range of studying Religion – critical thinking, industry, management, marketing, human website for details. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS analytical, problem-solving and professional research, communication, organisation resources and organisations. Students will Access courses: See page 117. Scottish HNC/HND: skills. These are not only valued in the retail and self-motivation – make our graduates also develop extensive knowledge and skills in Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. industry, but increasingly in other areas an invaluable resource on whatever career consumer behaviour, marketing, international ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Advanced entry: Please consult of commerce, education, government path they choose. In addition, by enhancing business, logistics and related subjects. General entry requirements apply – website for details. and non-profit-making organisations. see pages 120-121. their capacity for the critical identification of Access courses: See page 117. 3RD cultural difference and alternate perspectives, This degree can prove key in pursuing we help develop ‘soft’ skills of reflexivity and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION either a specialised retail career or a IN SCOTLAND FOR empathetic identification that are absolutely General entry requirements apply – more general management career. Many THEOLOGY AND vital in any of the wide range of contexts that see pages 120-121. of our Retail Marketing graduates are RELIGIOUS STUDIES involve managing or working with people. now in senior industry positions. Recent graduates have gone on to work in Times and Sunday Times Good the civil service, social work, hospital and University Guide 2018 prison management, banking and insurance, 2ND music production, commerce, including commercial research, the police, armed IN SCOTLAND services, publishing and the media, as well as FOR MARKETING the perhaps more traditional career pathways The Complete University Guide 2018 of teaching and academic research.
COURSE COMBINATIONS This course must be studied as a combined degree with one of the following: English Studies (QV36); Film and Media (VP63); French (RV16); History (VV16); Philosophy (VV56); Philosophy/Professional Education (VX53); Professional Education (VX61); Professional Education/English Studies (QXJ1); Professional Education/ This course is not available stir.ac.uk/4w History (VXC1); or Sociology (LV36). stir.ac.uk/4x as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 101 100 101 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk S SCOTTISH HISTORY SOCIAL WORK S BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
Scottish History is dark and dramatic. At Do you want a career that is stimulating, FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Stirling, we bring it to life for you in unique COURSE CONTENT rewarding and makes a positive COURSE CONTENT ways not explored at other universities. contribution to society? If so, a degree In Semesters 1-3, students take Scottish In Semesters 1-3 you will take four social work in Social Work could be for you. UCAS CODE: V211 For instance, one of our core modules, History, plus two other subjects. Semesters UCAS CODE: L500 related modules that introduce you to social ‘Reputations in History’, offers a riveting 4-6 will cover at least five Scottish History At the University of Stirling, social work work knowledge skills, law and policy – one of insight into famous Scottish and international, modules, including: Scotland in the Age of education is committed to progressive social which incorporates community-based practice. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS male and female historical characters from Wallace and Bruce; The Birth of Modern MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS change through teaching, research and an You will also undertake modules in sociology YEAR 1 ENTRY – a thousand years of history, including Europe, 1500-1700 (with Scotland at the YEAR 1 ENTRY – active involvement with practice. We believe and social policy in order to enhance your FOUR-YEAR HONOURS William Wallace and Nelson Mandela. centre); and 19th-Century Scotland. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS in a social work profession defined not only by understanding of the wider context for social SQA Highers: SQA Highers: its function but also by its values and integrity. work, and two other modules of your choice. At advanced level, in your final year, you have In Semester 4, all Honours Scottish History AABB – one sitting AABB – one sitting We promote an understanding of social work, AABBB – two sittings a choice of special subjects for a year-long students take the module Back to the AAAB – two sittings Teaching from Semester 4 onwards involves
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES which is informed by social justice and human intensive study module (which runs alongside Future: Putting History and Heritage to a high level of student participation. You are GCE A-levels: GCE A-levels: rights; a profession that acknowledges the the dissertation) that must be taken by all Work, an employability module aimed at encouraged to engage with theory and research BBB BBB links between “public issues” and “private Scottish History Honours degree students. exploring a wide range of career options through the use of case studies and role plays, IB Diploma: IB Diploma: troubles” and seeks to address both. We through guest speakers and workshops. discussions and project group work. You will 32 32 also value practice that has prevention at However, you will be helped along by the continue to have a personal tutor who offers BTEC (Level 3): Additionally, Single Honours students BTEC (Level 3): its heart and recognises the importance of enthusiasm, encouragement and, of course, advice during university-based semesters DDM must take the Semester 6 module on DDM collective approaches, actively engaging the most recent research from staff members and visits you on placement, strengthening Dissertation Preparation, which takes the with and learning from user movements. YEAR 2 ENTRY – with special interest in your subject. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS the links between theory and practice. THREE-YEAR HONOURS fear out of doing your final-year dissertation. Scottish HNC/HND: You will be taught by a team of qualified SQA Adv. Highers: Students will write a supervised dissertation You will have two professional practice learning Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. social workers including world leaders in their ABB of between 12,000 and 14,000 words opportunities in Semester 5 (75 days) and in research field, and academics who maintain GCE A-levels: on a research topic of their choice. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION the summer period between Semesters 6 and close connections with practice. You will enjoy ABB Voluntary, paid or personal 7 (95 days). These take place in a variety of In Semesters 7-8, Honours students will the benefits of smaller class sizes (23-55) with IB Diploma: experience of social work or related settings where you will undertake direct work take a special subject from a choice of five creative approaches to teaching and assessment, 35 activity is essential. Students have with people who use these services. During or six options. This module involves using as well as detailed feedback on your progress Essential subjects: to be registered with the Scottish practice learning placements you will receive printed documentary collections and other and you will be supported and assessed by To include History. Social Services Council by the start supervision from qualified social workers and challenging and fascinating source material. accredited Practice Teachers and Educators. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS of the second semester in Year 1. other professionals and have your practice Scottish HNC/HND: Continued registration on the This degree course incorporates the assessed by a qualified Practice Teacher. Minimum entry: Bs in graded units. social work student section of the professional qualification you need to practice Advanced entry: Please consult CAREER OPPORTUNITIES register is a requirement throughout social work alongside a strong grounding website for details. the course and is the student’s in relevant social science subjects. We will Access courses: See page 117. A History or Scottish History degree sets responsibility to fulfil. help you qualify as a social worker who is CAREER OPPORTUNITIES intellectual challenges and fosters skills that knowledgeable, skilled, analytical and ethical This degree will equip you for social work jobs ADDITIONAL INFORMATION employers have always recognised and valued. Mathematics Standard grade (3), in your approach to working with individuals, throughout the UK, in a variety of settings, General entry requirements apply – These include the ability to argue a persuasive National 5 (C), Intermediate 2 (C), families, groups and communities. including local authorities, prisons, hospitals, see pages 120-121. case, a capacity for independent work and GCSE (C/4) or equivalent required. % Successful completion of this course will and non-governmental organisations. The 95 effective time management, an ability to nature of the work is extremely varied organise and solve problems, and a capacity to mean you are then eligible to be registered OF STUDENTS AGREED General entry requirements apply - and you can move between different communicate clearly, both in writing and speech. see pages 120-121. by the Scottish Social Services Council as STAFF ARE GOOD AT a qualified social worker. Each UK country work settings throughout your career. Graduates in Scottish History find opportunities has its own registration body and this EXPLAINING THINGS for a wide variety of posts within and outside of degree is accepted by all of them. National Student Survey 2017 Scotland. The module Back to the Future will get students thinking about their future in work. JOINT 1ST IN THE UK FOR SOCIAL WORK National Student Survey 2017
This course is not available This course is not available stir.ac.uk/4y as a combined degree. stir.ac.uk/4z as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 103 102 103 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk S SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL POLICY SOFTWARE ENGINEERING S BA (Hons) BSc (Hons)
Do you want to understand and learn Fascinated by technology and software, FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES how to analyse the way in which society COURSE CONTENT and keen to work with colleagues in the COURSE CONTENT works? Do you want to build and develop creative process? Teamwork is the secret In your first two years you will take three During Semesters 1-3, students from all three your ability to critically engage with the of the software engineering industry, subjects each semester. Modules include: of our computing-related degrees take the UCAS CODE: L431 purposes, processes and outcomes of UCAS CODE: G600 because the complex systems that software Ageing, Society and Social Policy; Contemporary same core modules in Computing Science, social welfare, both here and abroad? engineers design and build are often too Social Issues in Practice; Co-operation and plus two other subjects. Core topics include: large for a single person to develop alone. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS This course’s international and comparative Society; Disability and Society; Drugs, Crime and MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Computational Thinking; Programming Using YEAR 1 ENTRY – approach offers topics that analyse society Society; Gender, Work and Welfare; Health and YEAR 1 ENTRY – On this course, you will learn how to reason Java; Social and Professional Issues; and FOUR-YEAR HONOURS and welfare issues in various countries. We Society; Housing Policy; Poverty, Income and FOUR-YEAR HONOURS logically, analyse problems and resolve them by Data Structures, Objects and Algorithms. In SQA Highers: have particular expertise covering Scotland, Wealth; Race and Ethnicity Social Stratification; SQA Highers: building effective computer systems. You will Semester 1, Software Engineering students FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ABBB – one sitting the UK, the EU, Western and Central Social Network Analysis; Sociology of Childhood; ABBB – one sitting study techniques for real-world software design must also take a Mathematics module. AABB – two sittings Europe, Australasia, North America and Latin Sociology of Development; Sociology of Youth; AABB – two sittings and associated programming technologies, Semesters 4-8 cover compulsory core GCE A-levels: America. Our course and modules include Urban Society; Work, Class and Society. GCE A-levels: ensuring that you are well prepared for a career modules, including: Computer Systems; BBB the latest developments in social research, BBB involving large-scale software development. The key benefits are that you can change the Software Engineering; plus optional IB Diploma: taught by recognised experts in their chosen IB Diploma: emphasis of your degree as you progress, We help our students build strong links modules including: Computer Security and 32 fields, who raise real-world issues in a 32 change from full-time to part-time if you need with industry through three-month summer Forensics; Artificial Intelligence; Web Services; BTEC (Level 3): critical, informed and engaging manner. BTEC (Level 3): DDM to, change your degree subject(s) and you don’t DDM placements and one-year placements. Telecommunications; and Games Development. The first two years of our degree structure need to decide what your final degree subject(s) Placement opportunities exist with local Software Engineering Honours students YEAR 2 ENTRY – are flexible, allowing students to experiment will be until midway through your second year. YEAR 2 ENTRY – SMEs, as well as large corporates. Students THREE-YEAR HONOURS THREE-YEAR HONOURS undertake an independent project in their with new subjects. You can apply to also have the opportunity to engage with SQA Adv. Highers: In Years 3 and 4, you will specialise in SQA Adv. Highers: final year, which involves the design and spend Semester 6 at another university in an international teaching environment ABB your chosen area. You will choose from ABB development of a major piece of software Europe, Australia, Canada or the USA. through our exchange programmes. GCE A-levels: a list of optional modules and have the GCE A-levels: from initial requirements to final delivery. ABB opportunity to develop practical research ABB Graduates are fully accredited by the British IB Diploma: skills through two intensive core courses on IB Diploma: Computer Society (BCS) for the educational 35 qualitative and quantitative research skills. 35 requirements of being a Chartered Information Essential subjects: Essential subjects: Technology Professional (CITP), which is the CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You will also have the opportunity to undertake To include Sociology. To include Computing and relevant Society’s professional membership level. your own research dissertation, which will You will have knowledge of Software experience of Java or other provide you with highly valued transferable Engineering as a coherent discipline, together OTHER QUALIFICATIONS programming languages. Scottish HNC/HND: 1ST skills. Examples of recent dissertation with a wide range of analytical skills. Our Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. topics include: Sectarianism in Scottish OTHER QUALIFICATIONS industrial placements will ease your transition Advanced entry: stir.ac.uk/ay IN SCOTLAND Society, Understanding Binge Drinking, the Scottish HNC/HND: into the job market. You will be well equipped AND TOP 10 IN THE Criminalisation of Muslims in Britain, Body Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. to enter the software industry itself, or any Access courses and other UK/EU Image, Obesity, Anti-social Behaviour Orders, Advanced entry: Please consult of the fields in which computer systems and international qualifications UK FOR SOCIAL POLICY Young Female Bullying and Violence, and the website for details. are extensively used. Recent destinations for our graduates include: Agilent (Hewlett are also welcomed. See page 117. The Guardian University Guide 2018 Impact of Adoption on Personal Identity. Access courses: See page 117. % Packard Ltd), British Telecom, Google, HSBC, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 100 Logica, Microsoft and Scottish Power. General entry requirements apply – General entry requirements apply – OF STUDENTS ARE Our graduates have found employment as: see pages 120-121. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES see pages 120-121. IN EMPLOYMENT • IT Management Consultants Our graduates work in the private, public OR FURTHER STUDY • Information Systems Managers and voluntary sectors. There are some careers WITHIN SIX MONTHS • Software Developers and Testers where a sociology degree is a requirement, for OF GRADUATING • Systems Developers example working as a sociological researcher Destinations of Leavers from • Systems Administrators or a lecturer or teacher of sociology. However, Higher Education survey 2015/16 • Web Developers there are many more opportunities where • Cybersecurity Consultants the knowledge and understanding students • Database Administrators acquire in studying sociology is highly valued, • Games Developers SOCIOLOGY COURSE for example work in local government, for the • Multimedia Programmers COMBINATIONS police or prison service, social work, work in the voluntary sector or in human resources. Sociology can be combined with: Criminology (LM39); Film and Media (LP33); History (LV31); History and Professional Education SOCIAL POLICY COURSE (VXD1); Marketing (LN35); COMBINATIONS Politics (LL23); Psychology (CL83); Religion (LV36); Spanish (LR34); Social Policy can be combined with: This course is not available stir.ac.uk/1bs or Sports Studies (CL63). Politics (LL24). stir.ac.uk/51 as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 105 104 105 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk S SPANISH AND LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE S BA (Hons) BSc (Hons)
This course offers Spanish for all – from How do our body systems respond to FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND SPORT complete beginners to advanced speakers. COURSE CONTENT acute exercise and adapt to training? COURSE CONTENT What influences our participation in By the end of the course, you will be In Semesters 1-4, you will take Spanish at Teaching is delivered in 8 semesters, physical activity and the ability to able to read, write and speak Spanish either beginner or advanced level, plus two with an extensive research project UCAS CODE: R410 UCAS CODE: CC61 benefit from it? How can physical activity to an advanced level appropriate for modules in other subjects, allowing you to conducted in the final year. affect our health and well-being? the demands of today’s job market. develop your interests and practise your In Year 1, you will gain a strong grounding MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS critical skills. The advanced course comprises MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence Students also have the chance to acquire a in biological science and an introduction to YEAR 1 ENTRY – tuition in written and spoken Spanish, plus YEAR 1 ENTRY – brings a cross-disciplinary approach that critical awareness of the societies and cultures the study of sport and exercise, with further FOUR-YEAR HONOURS an introduction to modern Spanish and Latin FOUR-YEAR HONOURS encompasses sport, health and biological of Spain and Latin American countries, and outline modules in Cell biology, Physiology SQA Highers: American cultures. Beginners focus exclusively SQA Highers: sciences. Studying biological sciences teaches critical skills that aid in the study of other and Sports Studies. Both field and laboratory ABBB – one sitting in the first two semesters on developing their AABB – one sitting you the disciplines underpinning sport and skills will also be introduced that year. AABB – two sittings subjects, as well as the development of careers. Spanish with a dedicated language course. AAAB – two sittings
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES exercise science, develops your knowledge GCE A-levels: GCE A-levels: of scientific methods and explains the Year 2 considers issues and concepts of You will be taught by experts in the language, During Semesters 3-4, beginners and BBB BBB role of exercise and training in improving sports studies and the psychology of sport, culture, history, politics and anthropology advanced language students will continue IB Diploma: IB Diploma: health and athletic performance. examining the relationship between stress of these exciting and diverse nations. to learn the language, while also studying 32 32 and sport performance. You will also Spanish and Latin American cultures. BTEC (Level 3): BTEC (Level 3): further develop your knowledge and skills DDM In Semesters 5-8, you will continue the study DDM in biological science, and sport and exercise Essential subjects: of language in written and spoken form, and Essential subjects: sciences. You will study subjects such as To apply for a combined degree with choose from a variety of optional modules. To include one of Biology, Chemistry, Human Anatomy and Physiology; Genetics Spanish and French, you will require Choices include: Andean Culture; History and Mathematics or Physics. and Evolution; and Statistical Techniques. one of these languages at Higher or Politics in Argentine Culture; National Identities A-level (or equivalent). OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Further advanced level modules are delivered 1ST in the Basque Country and Catalonia; and Scottish HNC/HND: in Year 3, studying areas such as Physiology Sexuality and Gender in Latin American Film. YEAR 2 ENTRY – Minimum entry: Bs in graded THE UNIVERSITY of Sport and Exercise, which considers THREE-YEAR HONOURS IN SCOTLAND For many of our Spanish degrees, there is unit and including a science-related adaptations to exercise training and the SQA Adv. Highers: AND JOINT 4TH a compulsory period of Study Abroad for subject. OF STIRLING IS challenges of environmental extremes. Animal ABB a semester in a Spanish-speaking country. Advanced entry: Please consult Cell Biology looks at the basic components GCE A-levels: IN THE UK FOR SCOTLAND'S In your final study year, you may write a website for details. of animal cells, their functions and how these ABB IBERIAN STUDIES dissertation on your chosen subject in place Access courses: See page 117. UNIVERSITY functions are regulated in health and disease. IB Diploma: National Student Survey 2017 of a taught module. If you are taking a Single 35 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SPORTING Understanding exercise and diet in developing Honours degree in Spanish and Latin American Essential subjects: General entry requirements apply – a healthy lifestyle is also explored during Studies, writing a dissertation is mandatory. EXCELLENCE To include Spanish. see pages 120-121. Year 3, and considers medical issues that affect physical activity. Applied Exercise OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Physiology is studied in the laboratory, and Scottish HNC/HND: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Psychology of Exercise considers the factors Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. that influence a person’s decision to exercise. Access courses: See page 117. Language skills are highly sought after by employers and open up a wide range of careers. Semester 7 covers Proteomics and Molecular ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Graduates have secured jobs in teaching, Techniques, and also helps you to discover General entry requirements apply – both in Spanish and English, translating and the techniques and methodological see pages 120-121. interpreting, finance, the civil service, industry assumptions underpinning sport and exercise and commerce, marketing, administration, science research – before undertaking charity work, publishing and public relations. a dissertation in the final semester.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES COURSE COMBINATIONS Careers in the sport sector account for around three percent of all jobs in Scotland. Our This course can be combined with: graduates progress to postgraduate study and Accountancy (NR44); Business Studies (NRF4); Computing Science (GR44); English research, various roles in the sport and leisure Studies (QR34); Film and Media (RP43); French (RR14); French, Spanish and sector, sports science support of athletes, Professional Education (Secondary) (RXD1); History (RV41); Human Resource health and fitness monitoring, physical activity Management (NR64); Journalism Studies (PR54); Law (MR14); Marketing (N5R4); promotion and coaching – as well as into Professional Education (Primary) with Modern Languages (XR18); or Sociology (LR34). the teaching profession, physiotherapy and You may also study Spanish as a pathway on the following programmes: commissioned officers in the Armed Forces. Psychology with a European Language (CR89); International Management Studies with European Languages and Society (N2R9); Modern Languages This course is not available stir.ac.uk/52 and Business Studies (NT19); International Politics and Languages (RL92). stir.ac.uk/53 as a combined degree.
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 107 106 107 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk Also taught at: S SPORT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT The Singapore Institute of Management, SPORTS STUDIES S BA (Hons) Singapore and Lingnan University, Hong Kong BA (Hons)
NEW The Sport Business Management course Here at Scotland’s University for FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND SPORT is designed to meet the modern sport COURSE CONTENT Sporting Excellence, we provide a COURSE CONTENT industry’s requirement for technically unique and hugely rewarding studying There are three key components to the You are introduced to the core Sports Studies competent, customer-oriented, innovative and sporting environment. Sport Business Management course: Sport modules in Year 1, covering aspects of UCAS CODE: N8U6 and commercially-minded practitioners UCAS CODE: C600 Management and Technical Expertise; Business Our Sports Studies course is flexible, with a wide sport in society; patterns of participation in who have the flexibility and capability to Enterprise; and Market Awareness. Each of variety of module options. It can form part of sport and physical activity; the foundations apply their knowledge across the domestic MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS these components is represented throughout MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS a Combined Honours course alongside a range of sport and exercise science; and sports and international sports markets. YEAR 1 ENTRY – the course, creating a unique balance between YEAR 1 ENTRY – of subjects, including Journalism, Marketing business, finance and management. FOUR-YEAR HONOURS This involves integrating core business generic business study elements and the more FOUR-YEAR HONOURS and Psychology. This course is designed to Year 2 explores issues and concepts SQA Highers: management skills with an understanding industry-focused Sport Management, Sport SQA Highers: enhance knowledge and understanding of AABB – one sitting AABB – one sitting in sport, reflecting on the historical
STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL of strategies, policies and practices in sport Business and Sport and Society-based modules. sport across a range of academic disciplines. development, the foundations of physical AAAB – two sittings business – including knowledge of key AAAB – two sittings Years 1-2 are designed to provide you with a You can choose from three core subject areas: activity and the psychology of sport – with GCE A-levels: contemporary issues such as marketing GCE A-levels: broad grounding in the subjects of business, Sports Policy and Management; Physical Activity the option to study further subjects. BBB and branding, sponsorship and finance, BBB management and sports studies, with a and Health; and Sport, Culture and Society. IB Diploma: sport event management, globalisation, IB Diploma: In addition to two core modules in Years global perspective. You will study two core In addition, our volunteering schemes enable 32 regulation, corporate social responsibility 32 3-4 (Research Methods in Sports Studies and modules per semester, leaving the flexibility to you to earn qualifications and gain valuable BTEC (Level 3): and sport’s role in consumer culture. BTEC (Level 3): Readings in Sports Studies), students can choose from a range of options from Stirling experience alongside your academic degree. DDM DDM specialise by choosing seven modules from the By taking part in this course, you will experience Management School and the wider University. We enjoy strong partnerships with many following: Sports Medicine, Health and YEAR 2 ENTRY – an industry-focused curriculum delivered YEAR 2 ENTRY – THREE-YEAR HONOURS Years 3-4 provide you with theory and THREE-YEAR HONOURS national governing bodies of sport (some Well-being; Psychology of Exercise, Physical with the support of ‘real-life’ contexts and SQA Adv. Highers: applications of sport business management SQA Adv. Highers: of which are based on campus). You will Activity and Health; The Development realistic sport-based working environments; ABB including: Marketing; Managing the Consumer ABB benefit from seminars with industry experts of Excellence in Sport; Sports Coaching an integrated learning experience facilitated GCE A-levels: Experience; Policy; Governance; Events GCE A-levels: and numerous opportunities to gain valuable and Leadership; Sports Policy; Sports through staff teams employing a variety of ABB Management; Project Management; and ABB networking and practical experience. You will Marketing; Managing the Business of delivery modes; opportunities to enhance and IB Diploma: Financial Business Modelling. In the final IB Diploma: also develop research and employability skills Sport; Sport Governance; Doping in develop a range of relevant personal skills 35 year, there is the option to work on a sport 35 to prepare you for a variety of careers in sport. Sport; Sport, Culture and Nationhood; including problem-solving, decision-making Essential subjects: business-focused individual project or work Essential subjects: PE, School Sport and Youth Culture; and and reflection; and a consultancy project where Business and Physical Education as a group and engage with an industry Physical Education Sport, Gender, Ethnicity and Identity. you will work with a sport business company organisation on a consultancy project. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS to help solve a real-world business challenge. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS A work experience module is available in Years Scottish HNC/HND: You will have numerous opportunities to Scottish HNC/HND: 3-4. You will develop an understanding of Year 1 minimum entry: Bs in graded develop appropriate work-related skills at Minimum entry: Bs in graded unit. research, and complete your Honours year unit. every stage of your studies, including the Advanced entry: Please consult by undertaking an independent research Advanced entry: Advanced entry is Professional Development and Practice website for details. project on a sport topic of your choice. possible with an HNC/D in Business. module in Year 4, which helps you Access courses: See page 117. % Access courses: See page 117. prepare for entering the workplace. 91 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: General entry requirements apply – OF SPORTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES General entry requirements apply – see pages 120-121. STUDIES STUDENTS see pages 120-121. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Our graduates are equipped to fulfil various THE UNIVERSITY SAY OUR STAFF roles, and work as sports coaches, teachers, OF STIRLING IS Upon graduating, you will be able to apply consultants, managers and administrators sound analytical techniques that underpin ARE GOOD AT for employers including local authorities, SCOTLAND'S scientific principles and management skills EXPLAINING THINGS commercial and voluntary sport organisations specific to the challenges faced by the sport and governing bodies of sport. National Student Survey 2017 UNIVERSITY industry. There are many opportunities across FOR SPORTING a range of sport business organisations, including sport venue management, EXCELLENCE project management of sporting events, or management of a sport retail business.
The combined Sports Studies and COURSE COMBINATIONS Marketing course may also be studied at the Singapore Institute of Management This course can be combined with: (SIM), Singapore. Accountancy (NC46); Business Studies (NC16); Film and Media (CP63); History (VC16); Journalism Studies (PC56); Marketing (NC56); Psychology This course is not available (CC68); or Professional Education stir.ac.uk/16o as a combined degree. stir.ac.uk/54 and Physical Education (CX61).
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 109 108 109 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk Also taught at: S SUSTAINABLE EVENTS MANAGEMENT The Singapore Institute of Management, TEACHING QUALIFICATION IN FURTHER EDUCATION (TQFE) T Singapore BA (Hons) In-service BA
NEW Events range in scope, scale and Where can I gain practical and hands-on FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES complexity – from mega-events and COURSE CONTENT experience that allows me to enhance my COURSE CONTENT community festivals to traditional teaching experience and ensure that all There are three key components to the Accredited by the General Teaching Council gatherings and on-trend corporate learners feel valued, safe and included? Sustainable Events Management course: Events for Scotland, this course leads to a BA degree UCAS CODE: N8U7 events – boosting the economy, Management and Technical Expertise; Business The TQFE is a recognised teaching qualification or a UG Diploma. Taken over the course energising communities and attracting Enterprise; and Market Awareness. Each of for those who are currently employed as of the academic year, the TQFE comprises visitors. They cover a diverse array of MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS these components is represented throughout MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS lecturers in Further Education (and other three modules at SCQF Level 9 worth 120 activities, from sport, music and culture, YEAR 1 ENTRY – the programme, creating a unique balance University Diploma settings) and provides further opportunities points. The course is open to those who FOUR-YEAR HONOURS to product launches and fundraising. between generic business study elements Relevant Higher National Certificate for professional and academic progression. currently work in post-compulsory education SQA Highers: Sustainability has emerged as a key events and the more industry-focused events and The University of Stirling is one of the three (an FE college or similar institution). ABBB – one sitting (HNC) at Level 7 on the Scottish
STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL management concept, and a successful events consumer experience-based modules. Scottish universities endorsed by the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework Whilst attending teaching days, either on AABB – two sittings manager must have abilities in a wide range Government to offer the TQFE course. Years 1-2 are designed to provide a broad (SCQF) or equivalent. This pathway campus or at college-based sites, you will GCE A-levels: of subject areas. The Sustainable Events grounding in the subjects of business and is for students where an HNC is At Stirling, we place significant emphasis experience large group lectures delivered by BBB Management course crosses the boundaries management, with a global perspective. the highest qualification available and value on the knowledge and skills TQFE staff and guest lecturers. The lectures IB Diploma: between marketing, human resources, finance, You will study one core module per semester in the UK in that subject area. that the students bring to the course provide an opportunity for key concepts and 32 planning and other business skills to develop in Years 1-2, leaving the flexibility to choose and base much of our teaching on issues to be highlighted and for you to receive BTEC (Level 3): multi-disciplined, creative leaders able to deliver BA Degree from a range of options from across the Stirling critical reflection of student practice. guidance about key aspects of assessment tasks. DDM the largest event down to the smallest detail. Relevant Higher National Management School and wider University. YEAR 2 ENTRY – Diploma (HND) at Level 8 on The TQFE course is delivered by staff A wide variety of digital resources will be made The focus on events as a management form THREE-YEAR HONOURS Years 3-4 provide you with theory the Scottish Credit Qualification who are both research-active and have available to you online, including: recordings of represents a dynamic approach relevant to event SQA Adv. Highers: and applications of Sustainable Event Framework (SCQF) or equivalent. teaching expertise in the further education all lectures; e-journals and e-books. In addition organisations that strive to produce memorable ABB Management, including: Venue Management; Equivalent Qualifications which sector, which ensures the practical focus is to ‘in-house’ resources you are also provided experiences and fulfil a range of community, GCE A-levels: the Development of Sustainable Events; may be recognised include: complemented by a strong research base. with links to digital resources that are provided business and government objectives. This ABB Digital and Experiential Marketing; by various organisations in the FE sector. The course produces graduates well-versed in • A Part III, full technological IB Diploma: Managing the Consumer Experience; wide variety of resources reflects contemporary management, with explicit business skills and certificate 35 Project Management; Communications and issues and trends and enables you to interact knowledge and the ability to apply this to the PR; and Financial/Business Modelling. • City and Guilds ‘Professional with staff and peers in a variety of modes. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS current demands of the events industry. Recognition Award’ – Scottish HNC/HND: In the final year, there is the option to work Affiliateship Level Year 1 minimum entry: Bs in graded on an events-related individual project or unit. work as a group and engage with an industry • Senior Award from the CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Advanced entry: organisation on a consultancy project. City and Guilds of London Institute. Advanced entry is possible with an As the recognised teaching qualification for You will have numerous opportunities to Other equivalent qualifications 1ST HNC/D in Events Management or a individuals who are employed in Scottish Further Business-related subject. develop appropriate work-related skills at may be accepted where IN SCOTLAND Education, the TQFE provides you with a highly Access courses: every stage of your studies, including the applicants provide appropriate FOR EDUCATION relevant and marketable qualification. Students Access courses and other UK/EU and Professional Development and Practice evidence of equivalence. achieving the BA award may progress to the module in Year 3, which helps you international qualifications are also Candidates for both qualifications STUDIES MSc in Professional Education and Leadership. prepare for entering the workplace. welcomed. See page 117. must also have both literacy The Guardian University Guide 2018 and numeracy skills that meet ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPEND A SEMESTER the demands of the course: General entry requirements apply – see page 120-121. ABROAD IN SINGAPORE - CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • A National Qualification Course Upon graduation, students will be able to apply award in English at level 6 on the ASIA'S GREENEST CITY SCQF (or suitable evidence of Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2016 sound analytical techniques underpinned by scientific principles and management skills, to being able to attain this standard) the challenges faced by the events management or SQA communication level III industry. There are many opportunities across • A National Qualification a range of sectors, including the management Course award in numeracy or of teams and venues relating to conferences Mathematics at level 4 on the and corporate events, music festivals and SCQF (or suitable evidence of cultural events, sport events, community being able to attain this standard). events, weddings and charity fundraising. Candidates should have Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills equivalent to Intermediate 2 (i.e. level 5 on the SCQF).
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XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 111 110 111 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk T TEACHING QUALIFICATION IN FURTHER EDUCATION (TQFE) Pre-service BA JOINT TEACHING COURSES Where can I gain practical, hands-on experience that allows me to qualify COURSE CONTENT to teach in a Further Education college The course is taught using a combination of WITH HERIOT-WATT and best support effective learning? lectures and seminars, both online and on This course will strengthen your knowledge campus. All the teaching materials are available We have teamed up with Heriot- There are numerous advantages of key vocational education issues and online. As a pre-service student, you will MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Watt University to introduce four to studying on these courses: enhance your capacity to develop as a lecturer undertake an unpaid college placement activity, undergraduate teaching courses: in further education. In particular, you will which involves two to three days per week of University Diploma • Teachers from local schools will Students must have a relevant develop an ability to work collaboratively teaching practice in a college, plus additional with a wide range of colleagues, explore inputs on campus. The placement, supported • BSc (Hons) Education (Primary) share their own, hands-on experience FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Higher National Certificate (HNC) with Primary Science • You’ll gain specialist knowledge at Level 7 on the Scottish Credit issues relating to professional practice from by tutor visits and college mentors, provides you Qualification Framework (SCQF) a range of perspectives and contribute with the opportunity to develop and enhance • BSc (Hons) Professional Education in a particular field of education or equivalent. This pathway is for to the development of others. your teaching practice in the further education (Secondary) with Engineering • Your work placements are in different students where an HNC is the environment. Course assignments are designed Technologies schools with a variety of age groups The TQFE course is tailored specifically in such a way that you will be encouraged to 1ST highest qualification available in for individuals who aspire to a career • BSc (Hons) Professional Education the UK in that subject area. explore links between professional practice and (Secondary) and Chemistry These are two fantastic university IN SCOTLAND FOR in the further education sector and the current research ideas and concepts. In addition, • BSc (Hons) Professional Education experiences that will boost your BA Degree University of Stirling is the only provider two teaching observations will be carried out, CHEMISTRY AND Students must have a relevant to offer this unique pre-service route. in the main, by core staff on the TQFE course. (Secondary) and Physics employability in this high demand sector. MECHANICAL Higher National Diploma (HND) Delivered by staff who are both research-active at Level 8 on the Scottish Credit The course is taken across one academic These new courses benefit from the Please refer to pages 68-69 for and have teaching expertise in the further year and comprises five modules at SCQF ENGINEERING Qualification Framework (SCQF) or combination of Stirling’s leading expertise minimum entry requirements education sector, the TQFE award offers Level 9 worth 120 credit points. National Student Survey 2017 equivalent. Equivalent qualifications a research-informed and practice-focused in education studies and Heriot-Watt’s and stir.ac.uk/1hn for more that may be recognised include: course, thus providing a high quality learning world-renowned STEM subject knowledge. course information. • Senior Award from the City and experience with the notion of professional Guilds ‘Professional Recognition enquiry at its heart. Through the research CAREER OPPORTUNITIES and scholarship activities undertaken by Award’ (Affiliateship Level) As the recognised teaching qualification for staff on the course, the research knowledge individuals who are employed in Scottish Further • Other qualifications that are of base is continuously reviewed, updated and Education, the TQFE provides you with a highly equivalent standard to an HND enhanced and this further informs practice. or HNC may be considered. relevant and marketable qualification. Students The course was commended by the General achieving the BA award may progress to the MEET JOANNA Candidates for both qualifications Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS) on behalf MSc in Professional Education and Leadership. Joanna Martin BSc (Hons) must also have both literacy of the Scottish Government for the quality in Professional Education and numeracy skills. The normal of its teaching and learning. In addition, (Secondary) and Chemistry entry requirements are: the course is guided and informed by a Programme Advisory Group made up of 1ST • A National Qualification Course award in English at level 6 on the colleagues from further education colleges. 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While students should be aware that this takes the form of student loans, University Scholarship Finder This Choice Scholarship, combined with Part-time students in Scotland may mean a change from the current grants or bursaries, and the amount This easy-to-use facility lets you search the Honours Year Scholarship, results You will be required to pay tuition fees; position where EU students are treated awarded depends upon your personal for available scholarships and bursaries. in more than £10,000 of support however, fee waivers and support from with equivalence to Scottish students, circumstances and household income. stir.ac.uk/scholarships from Stirling. SAAS may be available depending on it is also important to note that any EU/International students your circumstances. changes would also require changes Student Support Services For further information, visit: Typically, you won’t be able to claim stir.ac.uk/1a9 to existing UK and Scottish legislation. If you run into financial problems, we stir.ac.uk/1hh Current indications are that the UK support for living costs through SAAS MATTERS can help. We offer a range of services, MONEY UK students (excluding Scotland) or other UK public funds. Contact the would leave the EU at the earliest in including trained Student Money Students from England, Northern Ireland relevant authority in your own country 2019 so any changes would not take Advisers and access to discretionary SPORTS BURSARIES and Wales will pay £9,250pa for the first to find out more. effect before the academic year 2019/20. and childcare funds. UK STUDENTS three years of their undergraduate degree. stir.ac.uk/5v (EXCLUDING SCOTLAND) A tuition fee loan is available to pay for International students 24 Sports Bursaries are on offer to students these costs. Applications are made through (living outside the EU) MONTHLY TWO SEMESTERS from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, your relevant funding body. The annual tuition fee for new students MERIT SCHOLARSHIP entering in academic year 2019-2020 is UK STUDENTS or from outside the EU. These bursaries University Accommodation Rent* £364 - £706 £3,458 - £6,710 Students who successfully progress to their £12,450 for classroom-based courses, and (EXCLUDING SCOTLAND) are available for athletes who participate fourth year will be awarded an Honours £14,820 for laboratory-based courses. in curling, football, golf, swimming, tennis Food (including toiletries) £173+ £1,557 Scholarship, covering the full cost of the All 2019 applicants from England, and triathlon. Other sporting disciplines fees in their fourth, and final year, valued Visit the course pages for current fees: Northern Ireland and Wales, with a will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Leisure £120 £1,080 at £9,250. stir.ac.uk/5e minimum of AAB performance at A-level These bursaries each have a value of Clothing £30 £270 or equivalent – including DDD BTEC For further information, visit: Tuition fees for nursing students £2,000 per year of study and will be qualifications – will receive a £1,000 stir.ac.uk/1h1 awarded for September 2019 entry. Books £25 £225 Scottish nursing students cash award for each of the three years that Bursaries will be awarded based on a UK Funding Bodies SAAS pays tuition fees for all Scottish students are required to pay fees. Phone £35 £315 students on pre-registration courses. combination of academic merit and Scotland: saas.gov.uk There’s also a non-means tested bursary – The Merit Scholarship can be combined sporting achievement, and will be made Travel** £35 £315 with both the Choice and Honours Year subject to meeting the University’s England: gov.uk/studentfinance please refer to our website for details. Scholarships, resulting in more than academic admission standards. TOTAL £782 - £1,124 £7,220 - £10,472 Wales: studentfinancewales.co.uk EU nursing students £13,000 of support from Stirling – Sports Bursaries are payable in addition to Funding provision is subject to change a help with travel and study costs. * Includes utilities, Wi-Fi, bedding and bed linen, insurance, housekeeping assistance and 24/7 Northern Ireland: studentfinanceni.co.uk pending the timing and terms of the UK’s Choice and Honours Scholarships, but may hour staff assistance anticipated exit from the European Union. For further information, visit: not normally be combined with any other ** This does not include any travel home 1. Based on consumer prices including rent. Source: Numbeo 2017 Please check our online course pages for stir.ac.uk/1h0 University scholarship. the latest information about fees. For further information, visit: International/UK nursing students stir.ac.uk/1bq (excluding Scotland) Fees will be payable for this course and will vary depending on your normal place of residency. Please check the course web pages for fees. XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 123 122 123 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk GETTING HERE OSLO STIRLING VANCOUVER AMSTERDAM LONDON BERLIN BY AIR TO EDINBURGH/ BY CAR TO STIRLING: PARIS GLASGOW AIRPORTS: NEW YORK BEIJING ABERDEEN: 2hrs 30mins TOKYO BELFAST: 40mins BIRMINGHAM: 4hrs 30mins SAN FRANCISCO ABERDEEN STIRLING BIRMINGHAM: 1hr 20mins CARDIFF: 6hrs 30mins NEW DELHI TAIPEI GLASGOW BRISTOL: 1hr 10mins DUNDEE: 1hr 10mins DUBAI MUSCAT HONG KONG DUNDEE CARDIFF: 1hr 30mins EDINBURGH: 1hr EDINBURGH EXETER: 1hr 35mins EXETER: 7hrs ABUJA LONDON: 1hr 15mins GLASGOW: 45 mins SINGAPORE MANCHESTER: 1hr 5mins LEEDS: 4hrs NEWCASTLE NORWICH: 1hr 30mins LONDON: 7hrs CAIRNRYAN MANCHESTER: 3hrs 45mins BELFAST NEWCASTLE: 3hrs LEEDS RIO DE JANEIRO BY TRAIN TO STIRLING: NORWICH: 7hrs SYDNEY MANCHESTER ABERDEEN: 2hrs 20mins NORWICH BIRMINGHAM: 5hrs BIRMINGHAM BY FERRY AND CAR FROM DUNDEE: 1hr BELFAST TO STIRLING: LONDON EDINBURGH: 55mins CARDIFF BRISTOL GLASGOW: 35mins FERRY: 2hrs 15mins EXETER LEEDS: 4hrs CAR: 2hrs 30mins LONDON: 5hrs 30mins (Cairnryan to Stirling) MANCHESTER: 4hrs 20mins NEWCASTLE: 2hrs 30mins NORWICH: 6hrs 30mins
USEFUL WEBSITES FLIGHTS TO SCOTLAND ABUJA 9hrs 15mins GETTING AROUND THE CITY JUMP ON A TRAIN edinburghairport.com If you’re coming from outside the country, BERLIN 1hr 30mins It’s easy to get from Stirling to the campus Trains depart from Bridge of Allan or glasgowairport.com Edinburgh and Glasgow international BEIJING 10hrs 30mins – you can walk, cycle or hop on a bus. Stirling stations for destinations across the stirlingdirect.org airports are your go-to destinations, with HONG KONG 11hrs 30mins UK. On average, there’s a train to Glasgow thetrainline.com a wide range of incoming flights each day KUALA LUMPAR 13hrs or Edinburgh every 30 minutes – more TRAVELLING BY CAR from across the globe. LONDON 1hr 15mins Students in Years 2-4 can park on campus. at peak times. MUSCAT 9hrs 35mins You can either buy a parking permit or use NEW DELHI 9hrs the pay and display. TRAVELLING FURTHER NEW YORK 7hrs 30mins Scotland’s two main international OSLO 1hr 45mins TRAVELLING BY BUS airports are less than an hour away PARIS 1hr 30mins There are Uni Link bus services between by car. You can reach either airport RIO DE JANEIRO 11hrs 30mins the University and city centre that run by public transport, too. SAN FRANCISCO 12hrs 10mins every 10 minutes during semester SINGAPORE 15hrs 30mins time. National bus operators also offer There’s also a direct transfer service SYDNEY 24hrs 30mins frequent services that run to Edinburgh, provided by Stirling Direct, the TAIPEI 13hrs Glasgow and Aberdeen. University’s airport pick-up service. TOKYO 12hrs VANCOUVER 10hrs 35mins
XX #AREYOUSTIRLING 125 124 125 stir.ac.uk#AREYOUSTIRLING stir.ac.uk A D G M S U Access Programmes 117 Degree Structure 42 General Entry Requirements 120-121 Management 63, 80-82, 86, 108, 110 Scholarships 26, 122-123 UCAS 116 Accommodation 30-33 Digital Media 65 Geography, Environmental 71, 77 Map 2-3 Scottish History 102 Accountancy 52-53 Getting Here 124-125 Marine Biology 57, 87 Secondary Education 69, 113 Accountancy and Finance 53 Global Connections 14-15 Marketing 88, 101 Social Policy 104 W Accountancy, Professional 98 E Mathematics 89 Social Sciences, Faculty 45 Winning Students 26 Adult Nursing 92 Ecology 66 Mathematics, Applied 90 Social Work 103 Advanced Entry 42, 121 Economics 67, 97 H Mature Students 117 Sociology and Social Policy 104 Alternative Access 117 Education 68-69, 71, 111-112 Health Sciences and Sport, 44 Media 65, 74, 83 Software Engineering 105 Y Faculty Young Carers 40, 118 Animal Biology 54 Education, Primary 68, 113 Mental Health Nursing 93 Spanish and Latin 106 Heriot-Watt Courses 47, 113 Applied Biological Sciences 55 Education, Secondary 69, 113 Modern Languages 76, 82, 91, 106 American Studies Heritage and Tourism 78 Applied Computing 56 Employability 34-37 Sport 22-27 History 79, 102 Applied Mathematics 90 English Language Courses 49, 117 Sport and Exercise Science 107 How to Apply 116-117 Apply, how to 116-117 English Language Requirements 120 N Sport Business Management 108 Human Resource Management 80 Aquaculture 57, 87 English Studies 70 Natural Sciences, Faculty 45 Sports Studies 109 Arts and Humanities, Faculty 44 Entry Requirements, General 120-121 Nursing 92-93 Sports Scholarships 26 Environmental Geography 71, 77 Stirling Management School 45 Environmental Science 71-73 I Stirling, City of 8-13 Integrated Programmes, INTO 49 B Events Management, 110 O Student Accommodation 30-32 International Foundation, INTO 49 Biology 54-55, 58, 61, 63, 87 Sustainable Open Days 128 Student Money and Welfare 40 International Management 81 Inside cover, rear cover BTEC 121 Student Services Hub 40 Studies and Intercultural Studies Outdoor Education 71 Student Support 40 Business Computing 59 F International Management 82 Business Management, Sport 108 Studies with European Students’ Union 18-19, 25 Facilities 6-7, 28-29, 48-49 Business Studies 60 Languages and Society Study Abroad 38-39 Faculties 44-45 P International Partners 46 Sustainable Events 110 Part-time Study 116-117 Arts and Humanities 44 International Politics 96 Management Partners 26, 46-49 C Health Sciences and Sport 44 International Sports 26 SWAP (Scottish Wider Access 117 Personal Tutors 40 Programme) Campus Map 2-3 Natural Sciences 45 Scholarship Philosophy 94, 97 Care Experienced 40-41, 118 Social Sciences 45 Internships 36-37 Politics 95-97 Career Development 34, 36-37 Stirling Management School 45 INTO 48-49, 117 Centre Fees 122 Politics, Philosophy 97 T and Economics (PPE) TQFE (Teaching Qualification 111-112 Cell Biology 61 Film and Media 74 Primary Education 68, 113 in Further Education) City of Stirling 8-11 Finance 75 J Professional Accountancy 98 Travel 124-125 Clubs and Societies 18-19, 22-25 Flexibility, Degree 42, 50 Joint Teaching Courses 113 Psychology 99 Tuition Fees 122 College Students 117, 118, 121 French 76 Journalism Studies 83 Combined Degrees 50 Funding 122-123 Common Application 116 R Computing Science 62 L Languages 76, 82, 91, 106 Regional Partners 47 Computing 56, 59, 62, 105 Law 84-85 Religion, Student 40 Conservation Biology 63 Religion 100 and Management Library 28-29 Retail Marketing 101 Cost of Living 123 Counselling and Wellbeing 40 Criminology 64
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OPEN DAYS MAKE A DATE 2018 WITH US Do you want to learn more about HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF OPEN DAY “Stirling seems very nice – HOW DO I REGISTER? the University of Stirling? We’d love To help you prepare for your visit, here are seven tips that Open Days at the University of Stirling are open to everyone, but we do ask that to show you around. will help you make the most of your day at Stirling: it’s big and spacious and it’s you register in advance. Our 2018 Open Days are scheduled to take place on: been really easy to talk to By attending one of our Open Days, you’ll everyone. It’s great to listen be able to explore our beautiful campus, 9 check out our diverse range of courses 1. PREPARE to students who have been SATURDAY 9 JUNE and get a taste of what life as a Stirling here and find out about student is really like. Jot down five key questions that you want to ask us. their experiences.” 15 All prospective students, parents, SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER guardians, teachers and careers Dawn, (England) advisers are welcome! 2. GO TO COURSE TALKS Open Day attendee 2017 27 SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER WHAT IS OPEN DAY? Attend a subject presentation and visit the academic showroom. Open Days help guide you through the You can find the full programmes online nearer application process, enable you to explore the time but you can register to attend now: our world-class accommodation and tell you all about our extensive support 3. TAKE A TOUR stir.ac.uk/5f services. You’ll also be able to Join the campus, accommodation and sports tours. If you’re planning to come to the University from overseas, sit in on subject-specific presentations, you can also meet our staff at events in your country. meet our academic staff and enjoy useful discussions about student finance, 4. THINK GLOBAL stir.ac.uk/1ab accommodation and exciting Study Abroad opportunities. Learn about Study Abroad options from a choice of more than 30 countries.
“I’m attracted to Stirling 5. CLUE UP ON CLUBS because of the sporting Get information on our 120+ student clubs and societies. facilities – it’s top in Scotland for Sport. I’m 6. MIX N'MATCH hoping to get into the Ask about our combined degrees. Sport Studies programme CAN’T ATTEND OPEN DAY? and play water polo. No problem. If you’re unable to make one of our Open Days or wish to visit A combined degree really JOIN OUR COMMUNITY 7. GET FLEXIBLE us at another time, there are plenty interests me.” of other visiting opportunities. Not sure what to study? Don’t worry! You can still switch James, (Northern Ireland) your course up until Year 2 – ask us for info. stir.ac.uk/1aa Open Day attendee 2017
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