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Your future at Stirling
MAKE A DATE WITH US OPEN DAYS 2018/2019 WEDNESDAY 28 28 NOVEMBER 2018 WEDNESDAY 27 27 MARCH 2019
POSTGRADUATE
PROSPECTUS
2019
5
QS EXCELLENCE AWARD for
INTERNATIONALISATION
QS World University Rankings 2018
85,000
in the UK
for GOOD
sports facilities
1st
alumni in more than
160 countries Times Higher Education
Student Experience Survey 2017
QS EXCELLENCE AWARD for TOP 50 in Scotland
for welcoming
TEACHING
QS World University Rankings 2018
young universities
in the world
Times Higher Education Survey 2017
international
students
International Student Barometer (ISB) 2016
of our graduates are in
employment or further
Over 120 98% study within six months
of graduating
nationalities represented
on campus
CONTENTS
principal’s
welcome
Principal’s welcome 1
Redefine at Stirling 2
Discover Scotland 6
Redefine with research 12
International: At the University of Stirling, we’re committed to
International partners 16 helping you make a positive difference in the world.
International students 18
INTO University of Stirling 22 2019 marks an exciting year of Our researchers are truly making a
change and continued progress for difference. We work across disciplines
Student experience:
the University, as we embark on to lead the fight against tobacco-related
Somewhere to call home 24 one of the biggest infrastructure harm, to feed communities through
Your library 26 investments since our foundation. sustainable aquaculture research and to
improve the lives of people with dementia.
Student support 28 Designed with input from our
students, staff and local stakeholders, We are passionate about making
The Students’ Union 29 our £40 million developments will see an impact in everything we do.
Sport at Stirling 30 the creation of state-of-the-art, purpose-
As a diverse, international community,
Redefine your career 32 built fitness and high-performance
we celebrate our global outlook. More
sports facilities, as well as our brand
Teaching excellence 34 than 120 nationalities are represented
new ‘Campus Central’ project.
here on campus, and we have research
Developing leaders of the future 36 With inclusion and engagement at its and teaching partnerships in more
Student enterprise 37 heart, we will transform the student than 60 countries across the globe.
experience at Stirling and provide you
Academic faculties 38 As Scotland’s University for Sporting
with a world-class living and learning
Excellence, we are home to some of
Type of postgraduate qualification 40 environment for your studies.
the nation’s top athletes – bringing
By studying with us, you will gain a home 11 medals from the 2018
Fees, funding and scholarships 42 postgraduate qualification from one of the Commonwealth Games in Australia.
How to apply 44 world’s top 350 univerisities1, committed Whether you enjoy social fitness or elite
to helping you redefine your future and sport, we are proud of our energetic
Courses 46 be the difference in your chosen career. and inclusive sporting community.
Ask the experts 92 With our teaching, employability, facilities, At Stirling, you will be part of a forward-
inclusiveness and internationalisation thinking university that develops students
BE THE DIFFERENCE
AT THE UNIVERSITY
Redefine your story 108 all rated five-star2, we’re delighted into employable, confident graduates
that 98 percent of our postgraduate with the skills, knowledge and experience
Useful contacts 113
leavers have a positive destination, to make a difference in the world. We
Campus location 114 including work or further study, are delighted that you are considering
within six months of graduating3. us for your postgraduate studies.
We have nurtured strong relationships I hope you choose Stirling and
OF STIRLING
with businesses across the world, and look forward to welcoming
offer a range of career support and you on campus soon.
personal development opportunities to
prepare you for your onward journey.
As a research-intensive university, our
teaching is inspired by innovation Professor Gerry McCormac
and our team of expert academics Principal and Vice-Chancellor
ensure that we remain at the cutting
edge of industry developments.
1
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018
2
QS World University Rankings 2018
3
Destinations of Leavers in Higher Education survey 2015/16
stir.ac.uk 3
REDEFINE 1st
AT STIRLING in SCOTLAND AND 12TH IN
THE UK FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
The University of Stirling is an international COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYABILITY SPORTING EXCELLENCE
university with a global reputation for
high-quality teaching and research. We’re At Stirling, we are proud of our We are Scotland’s University for Sporting
an agent for change, and we have a commitment to equipping students Excellence, and rank first in Scotland
passion for breaking new ground and with lifelong career management and and joint-fourth in the UK for our sports
creating impact in everything we do. employability skills. This is evidenced facilities2, which include Scotland’s
by 98 percent of our postgraduate National Swimming Academy, the Scottish
Our Masters courses are designed to leavers finding a positive destination, National Tennis Centre and a nine-hole
develop forward-thinking graduates and including work or further study, within golf course. Our students participate
help students from around the globe to six months of completing their degree1. in more than 50 sports clubs, and the
redefine their potential in an inspiring University offers a range of scholarships
and international academic setting. Our postgraduate courses offer plenty
and bursaries for student athletes.
of hands-on experience, career support
and unique opportunities to work
with industries across the globe.
A GLOBAL OUTLOOK
Stirling is a truly global university.
RESEARCH WITH IMPACT We are proud to be ranked first in
NAMED ONE OF THE 21 MOST
Scotland for welcoming international
Our world-leading academics are experts
students3, with almost half of our
in their fields, whose work is centred on
postgraduate community coming to us
BEAUTIFUL CAMPUSES IN BRITAIN making an impact to society. In the most
recent Research Excellence Framework
(REF2014), three-quarters of Stirling’s
from overseas. We have teaching and
research partnerships in more than 60
Business Insider UK 2016 countries across the world, and our
research activity was classed as either
diverse student and staff body represents
world-leading or internationally excellent.
more than 120 nationalities on campus.
Top 25 CAMPUS LIFE
Top 20 UK institutions
for Business and
Students rate Stirling first in the UK for
its campus environment3. Our stunning
in the UK for 330-acre campus was named one of the
Social Work and Management* UK’s top 20 heritage sites of the 20th
century4 and has been awarded a five-
Social Policy*
Top 5
star rating for facilities5. These include:
newly renovated accommodation, catering
3rd
outlets, shops, a thriving arts centre and
in the UK for even our own 18th-century castle.
in Scotland and Agriculture,
top 20 in the UK Veterinary and 1
Destinations of Leavers in Higher
for Psychology* Food Science* 2
Education survey 2015/16
Times Higher Education Student
Experience survey 2017
* REF2014 3
International Student Barometer 2016
4
International Council on Monuments and Sites
5
QS World University Rankings 2018
4 stir.ac.uk 5
14,000+
STUDENTS
98%
of our postgraduate
leavers are in employment
or further study within
six months of graduating
Destinations of Leavers in Higher Education survey 2015/16
ALMOST
HALF OF OUR POSTGRADUATE
STUDENTS ARE FROM OVERSEAS
300+
“The University of Stirling is a home away
from home for me. The Scottish people are
international
so welcoming. There are so many people
from different nationalities here; I feel like
teaching and
we’re all part of one big family. The City
of Stirling is so fantastically beautiful,
I just knew I had to come here.”
research partnerships
Vijay Mukhi, India
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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DISCOVER
#SCOTLANDWELCOMESTHEWORLD
SCOTLAND
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
SCOTLAND has been voted
YOUR STIRLING
IN THE WORLD Rough Guide 2017
WALK WITH HISTORY ENTERTAINMENT GET EXPLORING
Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s Seamlessly blending in with the city’s Stirling has everything you could hope for
grandest, and it was the childhood home rich history is Stirling’s thriving nightlife. in a city, and even has its own cycle sharing
of Mary, Queen of Scots. That’s why it’s no From the buzzing bars and clubs of the network in the form of Nextbike. Stirling’s
wonder it’s been named Scotland’s Best city centre to the more traditional real ale central location means getting across
Visitor Attraction*. Stirling is also linked and whisky pubs, shopping, cinema and Scotland couldn’t be easier. Glasgow and
EDUCATION AND INNOVATION BEAUTY FOOD AND DRINK to two of Scotland’s historic heroes: Sir chic coffee houses, Stirling is a place that Edinburgh are both within easy reach for
Scotland is renowned for its innovative, Our dramatic landscapes, distinct If you’re into food and drink, Scotland William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. suits the needs of every student. Stirling a day of shopping or a night out. If you
modern and cutting-edge research and geography and countless scenic landmarks has plenty to offer. For those looking You can climb up the 246 steps of the city centre is just two miles from the are into music, Glasgow hosts over 130
teaching. Thousands of international are breathtaking. Mountains, lochs, for a traditional experience, you can’t Wallace Monument to enjoy breathtaking campus – less than 10 minutes by bus. gigs a week – so you are sure to find one
students are attracted to Scotland beaches, islands and castles offer you miss a hearty serving of haggis, neeps views of Stirling, or step back in time of your music idols playing near you.
for its academic excellence, and the wonderful opportunities to get out and tatties. Scotland also boasts 13 with a visit to the Battle of Bannockburn
Scottish education system has been and discover our country. The Scottish Michelin-star restaurants, and some Experience to learn about the famous
adopted in many countries all over Highlands are also a short journey away on of the globe’s top whisky distilleries battle between Scotland and England.
the world. Scotland is also famous for the train. For outdoor enthusiasts, this is are dotted throughout the country.
its inventions, including penicillin, the the prime location for catching a glimpse
bicycle, the television and the telephone.
We are continuing that tradition, and
of our incredible landscapes. Whether it’s
skiing, open water swimming or simply STIRLING CASTLE:
our researchers are at the forefront of
their fields – which means you will be
enjoying the beauty of one of the world’s
last wild places, you should definitely
BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION
*Scottish Outdoor and Leisure Awards 2016
mentored by experts in each area of study. add a trip ‘up north’ to your to-do list.
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LIFE AT STIRLING
As part of our continued commitment
to ensuring you have the best possible
experience with us at Stirling,
the University has begun work on
a £21million project to transform
Universityofstirling Universityofstirling “The University of Stirling has the most the centre of our campus.
CAMPUS
beautiful campus in the UK. Everyone
is friendly with nice lecturers and
interesting events. If I could offer any
advice it would be to bring a camera,
wake up early, talk to everyone and
DEVELOPMENT
go to the library.”
Jing Ruan, China
MSc Human Resource Management
Stirling by twilight Get involved!
We are proud to offer one of the best
student experiences in the UK, with Stirling
Universityofstirling Universityofstirling Universityofstirling Universityofstirling
ranked among the top 10 postgraduate
universities in Britain for student
satisfaction1, and we constantly seek to
enhance and improve your student journey.
The Campus Central project forms part of
wider development plans, building on our
£48 million investment into new student
residences, the new INTO University
of Stirling building, new car parking
provision and a new £19.9 million sports
complex, which is due for completion in
early 2020. The University has also been
successful in securing a £22 million fund
Snow better way to graduate Good friends, great memories Hogmanay fireworks Sportstars in action #bleedgreen to support our world-class research.
Campus Central will create a vibrant
and modernised learning, research
Universityofstirling Universityofstirling Universityofstirling and social environment. It will: Artists impression of the new Campus Central project
CREATE INNOVATE TRANSFORM
• Create a central focus for the • Create active, digitally enabled, • Enhance our core facilities.
whole of our community, providing social learning spaces for students, • Offer a variety of exciting retail
key facilities and services in a vibrant researchers, businesses and employers. and catering outlets that meet the
environment. aspirations of our diverse, energetic
• Enhance our student experience
and international community.
• Be the social core of the campus; through integrated, welcoming and
welcoming, global, animated and 24/7. accessible services. • Maximise the impact of our natural
environment through enhanced
• Encourage students, staff and the wider • Establish a gateway to the Macrobert outlooks, integration and
community to come together in spaces Arts Centre, and its connections to pedestrian-friendly areas.
Hitching a ride Rocking out at the castle Let’s celebrate! #StirGrad
#igstiruni that facilitate dialogue, connections
and partnerships.
students, staff and the local community.
For more information, visit:
@universityofstirling stir.ac.uk/campuscentral
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Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2017
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WALLACE MONUMENT
Climb 246 steps to reach the
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING top of our famous landmark,
AIRTHREY GOLF COURSE COLIN BELL, IRIS MURDOCH INNOVATION PARK built to commemorate Scots
hero, Sir William Wallace.
Less than a five-minute walk AND RG BOMONT BUILDINGS COTTRELL BUILDING Home to some cutting-edge research
from student accommodation, These buildings are where the Faculty The Cottrell Building is and development companies.
our nine-hole golf course is of Social Sciences is based, and are home to the Faculty of
right on your doorstep. home to some of our cutting-edge Natural Sciences and the
research centres. Stirling Management School.
AIRTHREY CASTLE STIRLING COURT HOTEL
Our very own 18th-century castle
ANDREW MILLER INTO BUILDING Offering 100 bedrooms and
is still in use today, and overlooks Our brand-new centre is
the University’s picturesque BUILDING designed to offer international one of only two venues
SPITTAL HILL CHALETS
golf course. The heart of the University students unique academic in Scotland awarded the
Conference Centre of Popular student accommodation in our
made up of the Atrium, pathways that can help them
Excellence Award. Scandinavian-style timber chalets.
Library, Students’ Union and gain a degree.
the Macrobert Arts Centre.
THE LINK BRIDGE
The scenic commute between
Halls and University; you’ll make
your nine am lecture even if you
AIRTHREY LOCH
Our very own loch; home to
leave at five-to-nine. our water sports teams, along
with our resident swans.
AIRTHREY PARK
MEDICAL CENTRE NATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE
Our on-campus general medical Tennis superstars Andy Murray
practice and dental centre. and Gordon Reid famously
honed their skills on our courts.
NATIONAL SWIMMING
ACADEMY
Home to Scottish Swimming
STUDENT and our world-class student
athletes, who practise more
ACCOMMODATION than 35 hours per week in our
Home to our students: more
than 2,500 bedrooms across 20
PATHFOOT BUILDING Olympic pool.
Where the Faculty of Arts
residences on and off campus.
and Humanities, the Faculty
of Health Sciences and Sport
and the Institute of Aquaculture
THE PITCHES
Get a front-row seat to the action on
are based. It also hosts an our grass and artificial 4G pitches.
art collection.
Studying in the presence of nature
can boost productivity by up to
12%, and reduce levels of stress
Washington State University, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
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REDEFINE WITH
RESEARCH
Research at Stirling makes a difference. Our three key LIVING WELL GLOBAL SECURITY AND RESILIENCE CULTURES, COMMUNITIES AND SOCIETY
research themes – Living Well; Global Security and With a multidisciplinary approach that Our expertise in Global Security and Nothing exists in isolation, and researching
includes sports science, psychology, Resilience spans a wide range of academic subjects in their wider context forms the
Resilience; and Cultures, Communities and Society – marketing, economics and health, our subjects and perspectives, but has the core of this thematic area. Social policy,
underpin our commitment to addressing the most research improves wellbeing across the common goal of tackling the challenge of history, computing science, and biological
world, allowing people to maintain, providing the world’s growing population and environmental sciences, as well as
pressing challenges facing society today. attain or regain good health. with a sustainable and secure way of living. media and communications, enable
much broader and more comprehensive
Work includes exploring the impact We explore how the world’s forests
investigations into how we communicate
of alcohol licensing and tobacco and its flora and fauna are evolving in
with and understand each other.
packaging; establishing how to help response to climate change; we investigate
people live well with dementia; and how humans interact with the world, By exploring the past and recognising how
ensuring the best nursing and cancer whether that is in the field of international we learn from it, promoting innovation
care is delivered to patients. diplomacy or digitally within the context of and change, and understanding distinctive
cyber security; and we develop solutions to cultures and political authority, our research
Our academics are pushing the boundaries
maintain sustainable and safe sources of brings communities together in mutually
of longevity and ageing, and informing
fish, creating new and innovative ways of beneficial ways. Whether that involves
National Governing Organisations (NGOs)
feeding global communities and improving analysing organised crime, or discovering
on the long-term impact of contact sports.
access to fresh water around the world. the birthplace of James I of Scotland, our
work spans continents and time periods.
For more information, visit:
stir.ac.uk/research
14 stir.ac.uk 15RESEARCH Launched pioneering
IRIDIS dementia app
PROGRAMMES Awarded Queen’s Anniversary
Prize for groundbreaking
Our research programmes provide an interdisciplinary approach to
groundbreaking areas of research. Each programme contributes to
social marketing research
activity within one or more of our research themes, ensuring that
all of our research is directly relevant to today’s societal challenges.
These include: Conducted Scotland’s
first longitudinal
Ageing and Dementia Digital Society and Culture Health and Behaviour
healthy ageing study
The world’s population is living longer, Digital technologies are changing Human behaviour is having an
presenting challenges to health, the way we live. Our critical thinking impact on health. We explore
long-term care and economies. By questions the impact of these changes behaviours that can improve lives.
investigating the health and social and explores potential solutions to Developed world’s first
wellbeing of communities, our
research results in positive change.
address the challenges this creates.
Home, Housing and Community satellite-based global lake
Environmental Change Millions across the world remain homeless. surveillance system through
Being Connected Driven by human influence,
Focusing on social justice, we influence the
agenda for policy and practice, promoting £2.9m Globolakes project
Social division and exclusion are environmental change is accelerating. a safe and secure home for everyone.
increasing worldwide. We tackle We explore sustainable solutions
inequality by analysing social networks, for a more resilient future.
geographies and big data technologies. Human Security, Conflict
Extreme Events in Science and Society
and Cooperation GRANTED £3.4 MILLION by
Contextual Learning in Humans Extreme events vary widely and can
Regional and international conflicts,
driven by climate change, pose a
Global Challenges Research
and Machines include bereavement, disease, flooding serious threat to world stability. We Fund to reduce tobacco-
related harm in low- and
Intelligent machines are making and social unrest. We research how explore the impact of climate change
increasingly sophisticated decisions, but, societies and ecosystems might on human security to manage and
without context, they bring risk. We seek
to enhance machine-based decision-
better respond to extreme events
and prepare for the unexpected.
identify ways to resolve these conflicts.
middle-income countries
making to positively impact society.
Mobile Cognition
Global Food Security
Cultural Heritage The global population is expected to rise
By investigating how human brains
work in the real world, we offer a new SECURED £22 MILLION TO
Society’s identity, wellbeing and
progress are constantly challenged.
from 7.6 billion to 9.8 billion by 2050.
Our ambition is to ensure that there is
perspective on the prevention, diagnosis
and treatment of neurological conditions. DEVELOP TWO NEW
We empower communities by
heightening their understanding of
enough food for future generations.
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH
their cultural past to allow them to
positively influence their future.
For more information on the University’s
research themes and programmes, visit:
CENTRES AT STIRLING
stir.ac.uk/researchthemes
16 stir.ac.uk 17MORE THAN
international #ScotlandWelcomesTheWorld 300
research and
partners
postgraduate
teaching partners
As an agent for global change, we work to forge strong
partnerships both at home and further afield. Over the
50,000+
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
years, we have teamed up with a range of international FROM 180 COUNTRIES
institutions to offer a diverse selection of postgraduate CHOOSE SCOTLAND AS
degrees taught in part, or entirely, overseas. THEIR PLACE OF STUDY
These include:
60+
VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY – KWANSEI GAKUIN UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA, AMITY GLOBAL INSTITUTE, INTO UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS
UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND JAPAN SPAIN SINGAPORE The University of Stirling proudly entered
HUMANITIES (VNU-USSH), VIETNAM Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) and Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) is one In 2018, the University of Stirling partnered into a joint-venture arrangement with
VNU-USSH is one of Vietnam’s most the University of Stirling have a long- of the fastest-rising, dynamic young with leading education provider, Amity INTO University Partnerships in 2014, to
prestigious institutions, with the largest standing partnership spanning 25 years. universities in Spain, with impressive Global Institute, to offer students from establish INTO University of Stirling. INTO
countries partnered
social sciences and humanities faculty KGU is one of the most prestigious private international rankings. The University of Singapore the opportunity to study University of Stirling delivers academic and
in the country. The University of Stirling institutions in Japan, and is a selected Stirling has partnered with UPF to develop for a UK postgraduate degree. English language pathway programmes to
with worldwide
partnered with VNU-USSH more than member of the Japanese Government’s an innovative joint award delivered both overseas students prior to their progression
Benchmarking with the latest content
a decade ago to develop a unique Top Global University Project. The on campus in Stirling and in Barcelona. onto a postgraduate degree. Students can
and teaching across the world, the
course jointly delivered on two sites, University of Stirling offers a unique choose from the following pathways:
MSc Strategic Communication University has joined forces with Amity
in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The double award that is jointly delivered
and Public Relations Singapore to deliver a range of industry- • Business, Finance and Sport
course is approved by the Vietnamese both on campus in Stirling and in Osaka.
www.upf.edu oriented management courses designed • Media, Humanities and Social Sciences
Ministry of Education and Training.
MSc TESOL (double degree) by leading academics and professionals. • Science, Computing and Engineering
MSc Media and Communications global.kwansei.ac.jp For more information on our INTO
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Management University of Stirling courses, see p22-23.
MSc Banking and Finance
hcmussh.edu.vn
MSc Data Science for Business
www.amitysingapore.sg
18 stir.ac.uk 19“All of my teachers at INTO University By choosing the University of Stirling, you’re also
International
of Stirling are friendly and made me choosing to become a global citizen in an increasingly
feel very welcome. Thanks to them,
connected world. We’re a truly international institution,
I have now progressed to study a
Masters degree in Marketing and and our beautiful campus is home to a dynamic
have made lots of friends from community of staff and students from more than
different countries.” 120 countries. One in five of our students is from
students
Kejia Chen, China overseas, and just under half of our postgraduate
MSc Marketing
students come to us from outside the UK.
We believe that this diversity helps us International Entry Requirements
to develop outward-thinking graduates
Here at Stirling, we consider a wide range
with limitless potential. Stirling might
of academic qualifications from across
be a Scottish university – but thinking
the globe as a means of gaining entry
and working globally is part of our
onto one of our postgraduate courses.
daily teaching, learning and research
Typically, you will need a strong Bachelor
practice. It’s part of who we are.
Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant
That’s why our students rate us first in subject – but requirements do vary by
Scotland for welcoming international country, and you may need to meet further
students. The University also consistently criteria based upon your chosen course.
earns five QS Stars in the World University
To give you an idea, here are the
Rankings for internationalisation.
minimum requirements accepted
from a selection of countries:
Student Support China 70% (65% for 211/985)
in a four-year
The University of Stirling has a dedicated
Bachelor’s degree
International Visa Advice Team, and
experts within our Student Hub, who Canada 2.8/4 or 70% or B in
can provide you with advice on application Bachelor’s (Honours) degree
processes, tips on what you should do or a professional degree
before you arrive and one-to-one guidance
India 55% in Bachelor’s/
during your time here at Stirling. Services
Special (Honours) degree;
1st
include: application support, financial
consideration will be given
advice, immigration information, travel
to marking schemes of
support and cultural activities designed
individual Indian universities
to help you make the most of your
time in Scotland. Nigeria Second class, lower
stir.ac.uk/77 division Bachelor’s degree
(CGPA 2.50/5.00)
in Scotland, If you’d prefer to speak with someone
in person before you arrive, you can Pakistan 2.6 GPA or 60% in a four
for welcoming also get in touch with one of the
University’s international representatives
year Bachelor’s degree
international in your own country.
Taiwan 65% in a four year
Bachelor’s degree
students stir.ac.uk/g9
USA Bachelor’s degree
International Student Barometer 2016
with GPA of 2.7
If your country is not listed above, you can
find more information on the specific entry
requirements for your country here:
stir.ac.uk/1ef
20 stir.ac.uk 21POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
ALMOST HALF OF OUR
ARE FROM OVERSEAS
MORE THAN English Language Requirements Please note that students coming to
us from majority English-speaking
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If English is not your first language, you countries, such as the USA or Canada,
may need to provide us with evidence of will not need to provide us with
your English language skills in order to English language qualifications.
receive a place on your chosen course. The
University of Stirling accepts many forms of Learn more about English language
English language qualifications, including: qualifications and requirements:
stir.ac.uk/1ae
nationalities
• International English Language
Testing System (IELTS)
• Cambridge Certificate of Visa information
represented Proficiency in English (CPE)
• Cambridge Certificate of
All international students interested
on campus Advanced English (CAE)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)
in coming to Stirling (apart from
European Economic Area and Swiss
nationals) for a period of more than six
• Internet-based Test of English as a months will need to apply for a Tier 4
Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) (General) student visa before travelling.
You will need to apply through the
• DAAD: for applications
UK Government, and include both an
through IEC Germany only
application fee and a health surcharge.
Students who do not currently hold
Your visa will last for the duration of
these qualifications may still gain
your study; however, it will come with a
entry onto a postgraduate degree
few restrictions. As part of the terms of
at Stirling by undertaking one of
your visa, you will normally be allowed
our pre-sessional courses.
to work during your studies – but only
We’ve partnered up with INTO University 20 hours per week during term time,
Partnerships to provide a range of and there are certain jobs that you
intensive English language courses may not be permitted to undertake.
designed to increase your proficiency
Normally, you can apply to bring
and prepare you for postgraduate
dependants, such as a partner or children,
study at the University of Stirling.
with you for the duration of your studies as
For more information on our Pre- part of your Tier 4 (General) student visa.
sessional English courses, see p22-23.
For advice on how and where to apply
for your visa, get in touch with our
International Advisors Team: “What I like about the University
internationaladvisor@stir.ac.uk is how international the faculty
and research areas are. The course
covered all areas of aquaculture and
species from all over the world.
The campus is lovely, and there are
lots of activities for students to
get involved with.”
Akpojotor Ekpeki, Nigeria
MSc Sustainable Aquaculture
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University of Stirling
The University of Stirling plays home to a diverse
94%
of students from
the 2016/17 cohort
international community. To help that community were able to progress
thrive, we’ve teamed up with global education to the University
leader INTO University Partnerships. of Stirling
(2017)
At INTO University of Stirling, our focus is Masters with Integrated PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH
on the provision of preparatory courses for International Graduate Diploma INTO University of Stirling also offers
international students, with the following
Our Masters with Integrated International a range of intensive English language
postgraduate progression options:
Graduate Diploma is a full-time academic courses. These are designed for
• Graduate Diplomas programme that incorporates English international students who are already
language skills development, academic academically qualified, but either need
• Masters with Integrated
study skills, postgraduate research to increase their English language level
International Graduate Diplomas
skills and subject-specific content. for entry to their postgraduate course
• Pre-Masters programme or would like to undertake a short
If you successfully complete the relevant course to help them adapt to studying
• English language programmes Graduate Diploma programme and in a UK university environment.
These programmes are designed for meet the required progression grades
for entry to your selected degree For more information, see page 78.
international students who have the
potential to succeed, but do not yet programme, you will be guaranteed entry
meet the requirements for direct onto designated postgraduate degree
entry onto a postgraduate course courses at the University of Stirling. Pre-Masters programme
at the University of Stirling. Students on the Masters with Integrated Our six-month pre-Masters programme
International Graduate Diploma can provides a direct route to a wide variety
stir.ac.uk/study-in-the-uk/into
choose from three pathways: of Masters courses at the University
of Stirling. You will improve your
BUSINESS, FINANCE AND SPORT
English language skills, develop the
Graduate Diploma Pathways This pathway offers you progression necessary study and research skills,
The Graduate Diploma is a direct pathway onto a wide range of management and become accustomed to living
that leads to postgraduate study at the and finance-related Masters degrees and studying in the UK in advance
University of Stirling. It’s suitable for at the University of Stirling.
of your postgraduate degree.
international students who need an MEDIA, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
introduction to their subject of choice This pathway offers you progression
before studying it at a postgraduate onto a specialist Masters degree in Scholarships
level, or for those who need to upgrade applied social research, education,
their qualifications in a relevant subject. As part of our commitment to creating real
media management and publishing
opportunities for success, INTO and the
We offer three Graduate studies at the University of Stirling.
University also provide a range of generous
Diploma pathways: SCIENCE AND COMPUTING scholarships for international postgraduate
• Business, Finance and Sport This pathway offers you progression students from all over the world.
onto a wide range of specialist stir.ac.uk/1od
• Media, Humanities and Social Sciences
and technical Masters degrees
• Science, Computing and Engineering at the University of Stirling.
stir.ac.uk/1dk
24 stir.ac.uk 25Somewhere
to call home
Looking for the perfect place to live while studying
at the University of Stirling? Look no further.
Stirling is the most
We offer a wide range of comfortable
and secure postgraduate residences
Built around your needs affordable CITY to
on our beautiful 330-acre campus,
in nearby Bridge of Allan and in
We’ve invested £40 million in our student
housing over the last few years, listening live in the UK
Bank of Scotland 2018
to what our students want every step
Stirling’s vibrant city centre.
of the way. All accommodation is single
The University provides priority occupancy, and you can choose from
accommodation to all new students – a range of flats, chalets, townhouses
and if you’re a taught postgraduate and family accommodation.
student from outside the UK, we’ll
On campus, everything is planned around
guarantee you an offer of University
you – so you’ll find laundry facilities,
accommodation as long as you
a supermarket, pharmacy, medical and
confirm your place and apply for
dental centre, gym, bookshop and bank
accommodation by 31 July 2019.
within a few minutes’ walk, as well as all
In 2018/19, accommodation costs ranged the facilities the University and Students’
from £84 to £167 per week, and included Union have to offer.
utilities, Wi-Fi, insurance and bed linen.
If you’ve got family or friends who
All postgraduate accommodation would like to visit, we have the Stirling
contracts are offered for 50 weeks. Court Hotel on campus, with a fantastic
restaurant, bar and facilities.
stirlingcourthotel.co.uk
Accessible housing
We can provide or adapt accommodation
for a variety of requirements, and can also
arrange pre-entry visits. If you have any
specific needs, please get in touch with
us as soon as possible.
ask@stir.ac.uk
HOW TO APPLY
Students can apply online via the University
portal as soon as they receive confirmation
of a conditional or unconditional firm offer.
Applications open in April each year.
For more information, please visit:
stir.ac.uk/accommodation
26 stir.ac.uk 27500,000+
Based in the centre of our beautiful
campus, Stirling’s state-of-the-art
library houses over 500,000 books
and has plenty of space for research
and study. We invest £1.5 million in
TITLES
new books, journals, databases and
DVDs every year to ensure our recently Archives and special collections Collaborative research
refurbished library is a contemporary Our expansive collections house everything At the University of Stirling, we encourage
from ancient poetry to quantum physics. our students to share ideas and create
study hub that gives you all the tools As a student at Stirling, you’ll also be given change. That’s why it has been designed to
and inspiration you need to succeed. access to the University’s dedicated archives encourage group study and collaborative
reading room, where you can explore learning through its innovative study pods,
the wide range of historical collections, 10 group training and private study rooms,
influential documents and quirky artefacts coffee bar seating, private lounges, and a
that have helped shape Scotland’s past. designated study zone that’s open 24/7.
The world at your fingertips
5-star
Our students aren’t limited to the
resources housed in our four-floor library.
Because the University is a member
LIBRARY
of the Society of College, National
and University Libraries (SCONUL),
excellence award Stirling students can use resources from
universities all over the UK and Ireland.
for facilities
QS World University Rankings 2018
The library also connects students with
full access to over 350 industry-specific
research databases from around the
globe – covering everything from
American magazines and EU white
papers to global financial data
and biomedical repositories.
YOUR
The University invests
£1.5 million each YEAR
IN NEW BOOKS, journals,
databases and DVDs
28 stir.ac.uk 29Student support
At the University of Stirling, we believe your
postgraduate experience is so much more than just
academic study. It is a time for adventure and new
experiences that should extend beyond the walls of
classrooms. If you’re in search of a place to connect
We strive to ensure all of our students are able to
with the Stirling community and broaden your
embrace life as a part of our vibrant postgraduate
postgraduate experience, our award-winning
community, which is why our student support services
Students’ Union is the place.
team are always on standby to lend a helping hand.
Student Services Hub Emotional wellbeing Money support Located at the centre of the University, Facilities for you CLUBS, SOCIETIES AND SPORT
the Union provides exciting social spaces,
University is about finding your own way, We operate a free, confidential Student Money Advisers can help with support, societies and sports clubs. The Union also runs a number of Our students love to explore and share
but that doesn’t mean you have to do counselling service on campus. Our budgeting and money management. The Union is committed to ‘Making award-winning and student-focused the passions and interests that make
it on your own. Our extensive support qualified counsellors and mental They can also help you to apply for Students’ Lives Better’ by offering a outlets. Studio serves food in a relaxed them unique. That’s why we have more
service teams are here for you every step health advisers are here for you additional funding and financial support. range of services, activities and events. lounge atmosphere, with plasma screens than 80 societies and 50 sports clubs
of the way. The Student Services Hub throughout your time at Stirling. for sports fixtures and music. The outside to choose from, including our three
brings lots of frequently used services Registry services Your Students’ Union decking offers stunning views – while our award-winning student media outlets.
together under one banner, meaning Faith and spirituality Academic Registry deliver a range of
cafe in Underground serves Starbucks We have clubs centred on business
you can resolve a range of queries The Students’ Union offers independent coffee, paninis, soups and cakes. development, volunteering, music,
The Chaplaincy is open to all faiths key administration and information advocacy and support for its members,
through a single point of contact. travel, the arts and much more.
and none, and celebrates the wealth services for students throughout their and is here to ensure your student Studio is open all day and into the night,
We can help you with questions on of nationalities, cultures and beliefs studies at the University of Stirling, experience is the best one possible. providing a range of food, drink and If there’s nothing that piques your interest,
all of the services listed below: represented here at the University of from enrolment to graduation. entertainment for you to enjoy. Our multi- we can even help you start your own club.
Stirling. With a dedicated facility in The Union works closely with a range of purpose space, Venue, offers a great place
Accessibility and inclusion the heart of the University campus, Student learning relevant postgraduate bodies to ensure to relax and unwind. During the week /stirlingstudentsunion
it offers a quiet room where you can all your views and issues are taken into you can enjoy a great selection of food,
The Accessibility and Inclusion team We run a regular schedule of workshops account, and that you can make the @stirlingunion
stop by any time for reflection and while at night it plays host to a range of
provides professional expertise to enable and tutorials organised by our Student most of your student experience.
meditation, and a communal area student club activities for all to enjoy. @stirlingunion
students with a wide variety of needs to Learning Services team. No matter
which is lively and sociable. Our team of
access all aspects of their university life. what stage of your studies you’re Check out the Union’s website for stirunion
Chaplains can offer emotional, spiritual
Dedicated advisers offer assessments for at, you can take advantage of drop- all the latest news:
or practical support and guidance,
your learning and support requirements, in sessions, workshops and other stirlingstudentsunion.com
and we have a dedicated prayer and
and create a tailored support package to services designed to help you become
Students’
wash room for Muslim students.
meet your individual needs. Please get an independent, successful learner.
in touch to discuss any specific needs or
arrange a face-to-face meeting. We highly
Immigration Study Abroad
recommend pre-entry visits for students Our International Advisers Team, within
We offer a wide range of once in a
with mobility or sensory impairments. our Student Hub, can provide you
lifetime study abroad opportunities. You
with advice and information to help
can choose to study at one of our partner
Careers and employability you secure the appropriate visa for the
universities across four continents and
duration of your studies at Stirling.
Whatever your ambitions, we’ll make sure develop your personal skills, broaden
Union
you can make the most of your abilities. your horizons and experience new
From discussing your future career plans to
Income office cultures. Talk to our team of advisers
supporting you with practical job-seeking At the University of Stirling, we about these exciting opportunities.
skills, our Careers and Employability recognise that you need flexibility
The
For further information, or to ask about
Consultants can help you to be the when paying your fees, so we provide
any of the services above, please contact
difference in your chosen field. We’re a range of secure payment options.
us or visit our website:
here to equip you with the skills you need
ask@stir.ac.uk
to make a positive start to your career.
01786 466022
For more information, see page 32. stir.ac.uk/studentsupport
30 stir.ac.uk 31Sport at Stirling 15Olympians, Scotland’s
4 Paralympians, University for
9 World Records Sporting Excellence
Outstanding facilities Get involved
Our sports facilities are truly five-star. The best way to experience sport at
These include: the University of Stirling is to give it a
try. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a
• The National Tennis Centre, which
competitive athlete or simply looking
has six indoor courts and two
for a bit of fun – we have plenty of
outdoor all-weather floodlit courts.
ways for you to get involved.
• The National Swimming Academy,
The Sports Union operates more than
which houses a 50-metre, six-lane
50 clubs that compete both locally and
pool and land-conditioning room.
nationally. Our football, golf, tennis,
• A nine-hole, par-three golf course, swimming, rugby, triathlon and American
putting green, driving range, football teams are hugely successful
pavilion and video analysis suite. throughout the year – and are always
on the lookout for talented students
• The Sports Centre, which has a great
to join their clubs and help them be
range of cardiovascular and resistance
Artists impression of the new University sports facilities the difference on and off the pitch.
equipment, as well as two free weights
areas containing many lifting platforms. But we’re not only about competition.
If you’re just looking to get fit and have
1st
• An eight-court sports hall
fun, our Intramural Sport programme
As Scotland’s University for Sporting and three squash courts.
includes a variety of recreational activities,
Excellence, the University of Stirling has • Air-conditioned dance, fitness including table tennis and basketball.
and indoor cycling studios.
one of the best reputations in the UK. For more information on our Sports
• A 400m all-weather running track. Union clubs, visit: stir.ac.uk/1a7
We have been at the forefront of We aim to make sure every student can • Two artificial pitches and
seven grass pitches.
Scottish sport for nearly five decades
and are proud to have produced some
enjoy our world-class Sports Centre. Our
facilities are fully accessible to disabled in Scotland and We are also proud to have invested nearly
MORE THAN
50
of the finest British and Scottish talent
in history. Our incredible student athletes
users, and we provide a wide range of
activities and support services that cater TOP 5 in the UK for £20 million into an iconic new sports
complex that will be integrated with
have competed at the Olympic Games,
the Commonwealth Games and the
to all of our students’ individual needs.
Choose from over 50 fitness classes
GOOD sports facilities our existing world-class facilities, with
work due for completion in early 2020.
Walker Cup, to name a few. In 2018, International Student Barometer 2016
per week, learn to swim, try tennis, To find out more about sport at
Stirling athletes brought home 11 medals
join a walking or running group Stirling, visit: stir.ac.uk/sport
from the Commonwealth Games in
Australia. Of those, 10 were won in
around our beautiful campus, or of our student athletes
the swimming pool – an achievement
bolster your CV with fantastic
coaching and volunteer opportunities.
currently hold world
that would have placed the University
in the top five on the medal table for
Be part of something brilliant. rankings
the sport if it were its own country.
32 stir.ac.uk 33At Stirling, one of our top priorities is to enhance
your employability through top-quality education
and cutting-edge research. Everything you do
while you’re studying with us is designed to help
you build the skills to be the difference and be
noticed by potential employers.
Our graduates stand out. Stirling Developing your career Making the Most of Masters
students not only achieve a qualification,
but leave campus equipped with Our world-leading academics will equip One of the best ways to make the most of
life-changing skills. Our graduates you with the specialist industry knowledge your time at Stirling is to test your skills in
are motivated, self-confident, digitally you’ll need to make an impact in your a real business environment. Our award-
aware, enterprising individuals who are chosen field – but it’s our dedicated winning ‘Making the Most of Masters’
making an impact on the world stage. Careers and Employability Service that programme gives you the opportunity
will help you to hone those skills and to undertake your dissertation with a
transfer them to the workplace. business organisation to address a genuine
business need. It’s a mutually beneficial
The Careers and Employability Service
initiative; businesses gain from your new
provides a range of resources and support
98%
insights and ideas, while you get to acquire
to help you make informed career
invaluable experience and improve your
decisions, achieve your goals and develop
employability.
the tools that will enable you to excel in
stir.ac.uk/mmm
your career and throughout your life.
Our extensive services include:
of our graduates are in • Daily appointments available with
employment or further professionally trained consultants.
study within six months • CV, application and selection
checks and advice. International Careers information
of graduating • Careers events, workshops and fairs
If you’re thinking about returning to your
Destinations of Leavers in Higher where you can meet employers.
Education survey 2015/16 home country or working abroad once you
• Wide-ranging resources including graduate, we provide support, information
practice psychometric testing and links to key international job search
and personality profiling. resources such as GoinGlobal and access Anita won a top industry award at the Data Scientist 2.0:
• Access to our TARGETconnect to employers and alumni worldwide. Talent Driven Innovation conference for her work with
platform to search for volunteer, NHS National Services Scotland during her placement
graduate-level vacancies, – and now works full-time for the organisation.
internships and part-time work.
stir.ac.uk/careers
REDEFINE
“The employability and personal
development workshops held as part
of my course were instrumental in
helping me build the transferable
skills required to become a Data
YOUR CAREER
Analyst for the NHS.”
Anita George, India
MSc Data Science for Business
34 stir.ac.uk 35Teaching The University of Stirling is recognised
across the globe for its interdisciplinary
approach to teaching. Our academics are
experts in their fields, and draw from
their ground-breaking research to create
excellence
world-class degrees.
At Stirling, we are focused on providing Flexible learning
education with a purpose. Our dedicated
staff are here to prepare you to go out The University offers a range of
into an increasingly global society and be postgraduate courses on a part-time
the difference to help transform it for the basis, which enables you to study at a
better. That’s what makes our graduates pace that best suits your lifestyle. Available
stand out. part-time courses range from Sustainable
Aquaculture to Psychology and Sport
Management, and our programme
directors will do everything they can to
Five-star teaching help accommodate your personal needs.
Our collaborative, research-led approach If you’d like to earn a Masters degree
consistently earns us five stars for our but are too busy to make it onto campus,
5 STARS
teaching in the QS World University we also offer a number of online distance
Rankings. But more importantly, our learning courses that are available to
students love the way we teach. That’s students from all over the globe. Courses
why they named us first in Scotland for range from Strategic Public Relations and
having good teachers, quality lecturers Public Health, to Performance Coaching
FOR TEACHING, EMPLOYABILITY, and performance feedback in the most
recent International Student Barometer,
and Teaching English to Speakers of Other
INTERNATIONALISATION, and ranked us joint eighth in the UK for
Languages (TESOL), and normally take
around three years to complete.
FACILITIES AND INCLUSIVENESS our high-quality staff and lecturers stir.ac.uk/flexiblelearning
(THE Student Experience Survey 2017).
QS World University Rankings 2018
1st
A global education
Our campus is global – not only in terms
of the students who come from around
the world to study at Stirling, but also in
terms of the community of researchers,
academics and industry experts we attract.
in Scotland FOR Our world-class teaching is designed
to inspire and motivate our diverse
GOOD TEACHERS, and exciting community. We help
every student thrive in today’s
QUALITY LECTURERS increasingly interconnected world.
AND PERFORMANCE
FEEDBACK
International Student Barometer 2016
36 stir.ac.uk 37Developing Student Enterprise
The University of Stirling Management
School’s innovative Flying Start Leadership
Programme engages students in a
leaders of range of activities to develop valuable
personal skills and prepare them for
their postgraduate journey.
We love new ideas. Since opening our doors, To give you an idea of what
the future
you can achieve by working
we have been internationally recognised for our with our dedicated support
staff, here are a few University
pioneering spirit and passion for innovation in everything start-ups that are already
we do. That’s why we’re constantly encouraging our making waves across the globe.
students and researchers to think outside the box and 1. Global Voices
experiment with new ideas to be the difference in their Started by a student from Peru,
this influential and award-winning
respective fields. translation and interpretation
company is trusted by the UK
Government, the BBC, Boeing and
Through our unique Student Enterprise Business mentoring Disney, and has an ever-expanding
Programme and University of Stirling client base across the world.
Innovation Park, we take pride in offering It takes more than a great idea to The dedication and effort by the
student entrepreneurs the ideal space launch a successful business. That’s founder to grow his idea into a
to create, collaborate and dream. why we put our students in touch with world-leading business continues
external mentors to discuss start-up to be an inspiration to many of
logistics and how to break into new Stirling’s students – and staff.
and existing markets.
Student Enterprise Programme 2. Students United
Stirling’s innovative ‘Lunch with a Leader’
Stirling’s Student Enterprise Programme initiative also gives enterprising students Two Chinese students who met
is designed to support students to develop the opportunity to attend lunches with on Stirling’s campus started this
their entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial successful entrepreneurs and business innovative venture to support
FLYING START IS A KEY PART OF ALL skills, grow their networks and play a key
part in developing the enterprise culture
leaders from across Scotland. Chinese students wishing to
come to the UK to study. Today,
STIRLING MANAGEMENT SCHOOL on campus. the same two students now
head an organisation, based
POSTGRADUATE COURSES The programme is run by the Research and
Innovation Services team and offers a wide
Incubator
Stirling has its own Student Enterprise
in Glasgow, with branches in
China, Hong Kong and Macau,
range of activities throughout the year,
Incubator, which gives students the chance with plans for other Asian
including skills workshops, competitions,
During the first two weeks of your PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TEAMWORK to apply for free office accommodation territories in the near future.
mentorship, networking events, practical
studies, you will participate in a number Understanding yourself, your strengths Effective working relationships are support, signposting and incubation. and receive professional advice and
of challenges designed to enhance your and weaknesses, means you can plan essential in business. You will participate resources to launch a new business 3. Micro Fitness
understanding of self and set personal for your short-, medium-, and long-term in a combination of indoor and outdoor idea. Based at the University of Stirling Steven Reynolds, an enterprising
goals. future. This session provides you with the activities specifically designed to help Innovation Park, our students work Stirling alumni, had a dream to
tools to articulate and action your goals. you understand the importance of working The Entrepreneurial Quest alongside internationally acclaimed get Scotland’s schoolchildren
The workshops cover a range of important fitter. In 2010, he set up ‘Micro
as part of a team. The Student Enterprise Programme start-ups and social enterprises.
skills that are highly sought after by THE BUSINESS CHALLENGE Fitness’ – a business to encourage
employers, including: Can you make the most profit within Flying Start activities equip students supports students to enter a number of
children to get active. Since then,
an allotted time? Working in groups, with an understanding of self and prepare national competitions. Our own internal
COMMUNICATION SKILLS he has widened his ambition to
you will make decisions and perform them for the next step in their career. contest – the Entrepreneurial Quest – is
Learn to understand the different ways helping people of all ages, from all
tasks associated with the running of The personal skills gained through this a great way to get started. This cleverly
of communicating and gain the confidence over the UK. This award-winning
a manufacturing company. initiative set our students up as highly designed initiative allows students with a
to speak out in a public forum. business is now the UK’s leading
attractive candidates to future employers. fully formed business idea to compete for
NETWORKING SKILLS fitness company for children.
PRESENTATION SKILLS prizes, including incubation space, and
Meeting new people can be nerve- For more information on Flying Start many students have turned their ideas
Learn the “dos and don’ts” of an excellent
wracking, particularly in a business setting. activities, visit: into viable and successful businesses.
PowerPoint presentation using your
These sessions are designed to give you the stir.ac.uk/flyingstart
communication skills to present confidently
confidence to introduce yourself and make
in public.
conversation with unfamiliar people.
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