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University of Stirling has always been driven by transformative thinking and a spirit of innovation. Our mission is to do everything we can to give our students the knowledge and expertise to make their impact in the world.
4.3 out of 5 (36 ratings / 30 reviews) Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
Top reasons to study here
- Our inclusive, multi-cultural environment offers you a welcoming and supportive space for you to learn.
- We’re a globally connected University.
- All our courses strive to improve your employable skills, as well as giving you an internationally recognised qualification.
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (33)
- M.Res. Applied Social Research
- M.Sc. Applied Social Research
- M.Sc. Banking and Finance
- M.Res. Criminological Research
- M.Sc. Criminology
- M.Sc. Environmental Management
- M.Sc. Evolutionary Psychology
- M.Sc. Finance
- MLitt, MSc Gender Studies (Applied)
- M.Sc. Global Ageing (Online)
- M.Sc. Health Psychology
- MSc / PG Dip Housing Studies (Part-Time)
- MSc/MA Human Animal Interaction
- M.Res. Humanities
- M.Sc. International Business
- M.Sc. International Journalism
- MPP Public Policy
- MLitt Publishing
- M.Res. Publishing Studies
- M.Sc. Social Work Studies
Business & Management (30)
- M.Sc. Banking and Finance
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.Res. Business and Management
- M.Sc. Business and Management
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. International Business
- M.Sc. Investment Analysis
- M.Sc. Marketing
- M.Sc. Marketing Analytics
- MPP Public Policy
- MLitt Publishing
- M.Sc. Social Enterprise
Education & Training (24)
- M.Res. Applied Social Research
- M.Sc. Applied Social Research
- M.Res. Educational Research
- Master Educational Research MRes
- M.Sc. Evolutionary Psychology
- M.Res. Historical Research
- M.Res. Media Research
- M.Sc. Sport Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) - In-service
- Postgraduate Certificate Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) - In-service
- Postgraduate Diploma Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) - Pre-service
Journalism & Media (15)
- M.Sc. Factual Television
- M.Sc. International Journalism
- M.Sc. Marketing
- M.Sc. Media Management
- M.Res. Media Research
- MLitt Publishing
- M.Litt. Publishing Studies
- M.Res. Publishing Studies
Humanities (14)
- M.Litt. Creative Writing
- M.Res. Historical Research
- M.Litt. Philosophy
- M.Litt. Publishing Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) - In-service
- Postgraduate Certificate Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) - In-service
- Postgraduate Diploma Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) - Pre-service
Medicine & Health (13)
- M.Sc. Advancing Practice
- M.Sc. Global Ageing (Online)
- M.Sc. Health Psychology
- M.Res. Health Research (Online)
- MPH Public Health
- M.Sc. Sport Nutrition
- M.Sc. Substance Use (Online)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (10)
- M.Sc. Aquatic Pathobiology
- M.Sc. Environmental Management
- M.Sc. Heritage
- MSc / PG Dip Housing Studies (Part-Time)
- MSc / PG Dip Housing Studies (with internship)
- M.Sc. Sustainable Aquaculture
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (9)
- M.Sc. Aquatic Pathobiology
- M.Sc. Banking and Finance
- M.Sc. Big Data (Online)
- M.Sc. Finance
- MSc/MA Human Animal Interaction
Computer Science & IT (8)
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- M.Sc. Big Data
- M.Sc. Big Data (Online)
Applied Sciences & Professions (6)
- M.Res. Humanities
- M.Sc. Social Enterprise
- M.Sc. Social Work Studies
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (5)
- MSc / PG Dip Housing Studies (Part-Time)
- M.Sc. Sport Management
- M.Sc. Sport Nutrition
Agriculture & Forestry (3)
- MSc/MA Human Animal Interaction
- M.Sc. Sustainable Aquaculture
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
- M.Sc. Factual Television
- MSc / PG Dip Housing Studies (with internship)
- M.Litt. Publishing Studies
Law (2)
- M.Sc. Criminology
Engineering & Technology (1)
Pre-Master's Programmes
Business & Management (48)
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Banking and Finance
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Big Data
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Business Analytics
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Digital Media and Society
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Finance
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Finance and Economics
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Human Resource Management
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - International Business
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Investment Analysis
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Marketing
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Marketing Analytics
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Media Management
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Multichannel Retail Marketing
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Public Policy
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Social Enterprise
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Sport Management
Social Sciences (25)
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Applied Social Research
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Banking and Finance
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Criminology
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Digital Media and Society
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Finance and Economics
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Gender Studies
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Heritage
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Psychology of Sport
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Public Policy
Journalism & Media (16)
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Digital Media and Society
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - International Journalism
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Media Management
Humanities (14)
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Publishing Studies
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (9)
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Psychology of Sport
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Sport Management
Computer Science & IT (7)
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Artificial Intelligence
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Big Data
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Mathematics and Data Science
Education & Training (6)
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Applied Social Research
Engineering & Technology (4)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Mathematics and Data Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
Law (2)
- Pre-Master Pre-Master's - Public Policy
About
History
Since its founding in 1967 the University of Stirling has been helping its graduates, staff and students to shape the world. Our history begins with a visionary who recognised that society was being transformed and it needed people skilled in navigating change.
Education
- Our flexible degree courses will help you to be the difference in your chosen career, by providing you with the knowledge, expertise and lifelong employability skills to ensure you stand out from the crowd.
- Our postgraduate courses are focused on helping you to be the difference in your chosen career and equipping you with the lifelong employability skills to stand out from the crowd.
Research
- Our research is encompassed within three overarching themes: Cultures, Communities and Society; Global Security and Resilience; and Living Well.
- Our reputation for research that makes a difference has positioned us on the frontline of the UK’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re leading major projects to consider the effects of the virus on society, using our expertise to search for answers with impact.
Career
We’re committed to equipping you with life-long career management skills. Many of our courses offer hands-on experience and unique opportunities to work with industries across the globe.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
301 50
2020
351
2019
351
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
485 -7
2020
478 -61
2019
417
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
901
2019
901
2018
901
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
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2020
841 -172
2019
669
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Whether you feel like you’re thriving or in need of a helping hand, our dedicated student support team is here to listen, offer guidance and point you in the right direction at every turn. Explore our specialist services below and get in touch to find out more about the wealth of support available to you.
Housing services
If you’re looking for the perfect place to call home during your studies, we’ve got you covered. Our range of secure and affordable accommodation includes over 2,000 rooms right on our beautiful campus, as well as easy-to-reach off-campus residences. Explore our accommodation below and tailor your search to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Library services
With hundreds of thousands of books and plenty of room for research and study, our spacious library offers all the tools and resources you need to succeed. Whether you want to work in silence or collaborate on new ideas, you’ll find the perfect space across the library’s three floors – from comfortable sofas and individual study desks to group study rooms and open plan group study pods.
Medical services
To provide for your healthcare needs during your time at university, our campus plays host to a dedicated NHS general medical practice and dental centre. Every student is entitled to register for these practices and benefit from the friendly, personal service they offer.
Student Life
Campus life
- Our 330-acre campus isn't just a gorgeous place to call home. With an Olympic-sized swimming pool, on-site cinema and more than a dozen restaurants, bars and delis, it’s easy to see why we’ve earned a five-star rating for our facilities in the QS World Rankings.
- Check out everything the campus has to offer and discover the world of opportunities Stirling students enjoy right on their doorstep.
Sports facilities
- As Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence we provide superb facilities to hire and use for sport and leisure activities.
- Find out more about our indoor and outdoor facilities, as well as our swimming pool.
Student clubs
- Your Students’ Union is for all students: undergraduates, postgraduates and those studying at different locations.
- Your Students' Union has a huge range of activities from Sports Teams, Clubs and Societies and events to keep you busy. Getting involved with groups like Hockey, Swimming or our Drama Soc gives you a great opportunity to meet new people and do the things you love.
Student Reviews
Astounding 5 years of my life in AFU
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Hi I am Puja Thapa, a recent graduated student of Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) in BSc.Fisheries of FAVF program with an average of 3.89 GPA. This University is located at Rampur,Chitwan Nepal which is 155 km away from my home . This University had squeezed out me from my comfort zone and made me self dependent student. Through passion and enormous interest , I...
On having the best experience
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Overall, I like it here but the environment is a bit too bland for me. People are helpful, but I failed to see the motivation in their eyes for going forward in life and to teach not only the requirements but also their experience.
Fantastic
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I studied hard here, and I had a very tight classes everyday except for every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. It was physically and mentally difficult for me as I learned English 1 years ago before I started this course. However, the classes were very informative, and I was able to study sport psychology. I conducted a study on the effect of self-reflection to improve...
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