History has experts researching and teaching in many aspects of the political, social, environmental and economic history of Scotland, from the Vikings to the present day. You will tackle questions central to understanding both Scotland’s past and present, which provide a window on Scotland’s interaction with the wider world. With this degree, you can access a range of careers, such as teaching, journalism, business management, local and national government, law, the heritage industry and conservation. Scottish history can be taken as a Single Honours degree, or in a number of combined degrees as a Scottish History stream of the History degree. The first two years provide the strong foundations that any student of Scottish history needs, while years three and four allow you to choose from an ample selection specialisms. Our modules will allow you to explore, among other themes, the history of the Picts and the Vikings, Wallace and Bruce, the Covenanters, the union of 1707 and the emergence of radical politics in the nineteenth century, not to mention other modules of your choice on American, European, African and British history. The final year allows you to become a researcher yourself and thereby practice the skills you have learned and hone your analytical and problem-solving skills for life beyond university. You will have the opportunity to do one Special Subject, working closely with our staff, leading experts in their fields, in small groups, hands on cutting-edge historical research themes, using real primary sources. This level of The final year allows you to become a researcher yourself and thereby practice the skills you have learned and hone your analytical and problem-solving skills for life beyond university. You will have the opportunity to do one Special Subject, working closely with our staff, leading experts in their fields, in small groups, hands on cutting-edge historical research themes, using real primary sources. This level of in-depth study runs in parallel to the final year dissertation, a personal project in which you show that you have mastered the knowledge, the skills and the autonomy of the well-rounded university graduate.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
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Course code:
V211
Institution code:
S75
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Year 2 entry – Three-year honours
SQA Advanced Highers
ABB
GCE A-levels
ABB
IB Diploma
35
Essential subjects
History
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
over 1 sitting or AABBB over 2 sittings
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English language requirements
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IELTS (Academic)
6.0
Obtain IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill or equivalent.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements there are English language courses which can help you prepare for your degree: https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/pre-sessional-english-language-courses/
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Stirling
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