University of Stirling
Stirling, FK9 4LA

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The University

Special features of History at Stirling

Applications

Degree courses and options

Contacts

The University

The University of Stirling was opened in 1967 on a brand new campus built on the estate of the 18th century Airthrey Castle. Lying on the outskirts of the town of Stirling, an attractive and ancient town that has played a pivotal role in Scotland's history, the University's location and history provide some clue as to what makes Stirling that bit different from other UK universities.

The University campus has been described as one of the most beautiful campuses in the world. Built in the shadow of the Ochil Hills, the campus is situated on a magnificent 300 acre estate, centred around a large man-made loch and the 18th century Airthrey Castle.

Though a tranquil setting, there is still plenty to do at the University. There are approximately 2,300 residential places on-campus - overlooking the loch towards the Wallace Monument.

• The University Library

• Extensive indoor & outdoor sports facilities

• The MacRobert Arts Centre, with its own theatre and cinema and an award winning programme of films/live entertainment

• A shopping precinct, including a bank, travel agent, pharmacy, bookshop and supermarket

• A nine-hole golf course

• Various cafes and restaurants

• A publicly accessible art collection

• Campus Guides & Maps

Stirling's campus has been described by the Police as one of the safest in Britain.

The University is responsible for the teaching of nurses and midwives in the Forth Valley, Highlands and Western Isles. Consequently, there are other University campuses in both Inverness and Stornoway.

Situated in the grounds of Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, the Highland Campus site has purpose built teaching accommodation and student flats.

Inverness is a popular centre for tourists, hillwalkers and skiers. The town has around 60,000 people with a lively night life.

The Western Isles Campus is located in Stornoway, and the teaching accommodation is an integral part of the recently built Lewis Hospital.

Stornoway, with a population of around 9,500, is the largest town in the Western Isles. The Western Isles stretch for around 135 miles and include the islands of Lewis, Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Barra

Base data about University of Stirling

Students: 8,780 students; 6,387 undergraduate students in 1999/2000; 1,407 postgraduate students in 1999/2000; 69% students from Scotland; 20% students from rest of UK; 11 % students from overseas

672 undergraduate students took History courses in 1999/2000

65 students took Honours degrees in History in 1999/2000

• Ranked 28th of 97 UK universities for awarding First & Upper Second Class degrees. (Times Higher Education Supplement, 2000)

• National Swimming Academy soon to join the existing Scottish National Tennis Centre.

• Lowest Cost of student living in Scotland. (Alternative Guide to British Universities, 2000)

• Innovative February entry to degree programmes.

What is special about a History Degree at Stirling

Its quality

You will be taught by scholars who are leaders in their respective fields, and in an intellectually stimulating environment. The History Department is among the top UK Departments because of the quality of its teaching and research output.

Recent publications cover such topics as the American Revolution, West African slavery, the French Revolution, eighteenth-century Britain, W. E. Gladstone, the British Treasury, the Irish war of independence, Edward I and Scotland, and twentieth-century Scottish political history. Through television Fiona Watson is bringing Scottish History to the attention of a wide audience, while Robin Law is engaged in a major international project researching the Atlantic slave trade.

Its flexibility

You can choose to study History or combine it with Economics, Education, English Studies, Film & Media Studies, Japanese Studies, Languages (French, German, or Spanish), Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Scottish Studies, Social Policy, or Sociology.

Scottish History can be studied on its own or combined with English Studies, Film & Media Studies, Politics, Social Policy or Sociology.

You have the option to study a wide range of courses, and to switch from one degree programme to another, to decide which one best suits your needs. A Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree can be obtained after four years of study, while a General Degree and Bachelor's Degree in History usually take three years.

Its value

Historical studies at Stirling aims to develop students' academic and transferable skills in order to prepare them for a career.

Entry requirements guidelines (2000): A Level grades BCC-BBB

History department website: www.history.stir.ac.uk

Typical programme for B.A. Honours degree in History

These are just some of the courses available within a History Degree. Two semesters make up one academic year. You can choose from more than twenty-five advanced units for courses in semesters 4-6, and from fourteen special subjects for the final year (semesters 7 & 8), depending upon staff availability.

• History V100

History can be studied with other subjects:

• Scottish History V141

Scottish History can be studied with other subjects:

Contacts

For information about

• admissions and courses contact: h.m.dingwall@stir.ac.uk

• the Department contact: a.e.hopkins@stir.ac.uk

• the History website contact: colin.nicolson@stir.ac.uk

Department of History

University of Stirling

Stirling FK9 4LA

Scotland

Telephone: 01786 473171

Fax: 01786 467581

International: +44 1786 467581