The essence of the University of Stirling is its great people: our graduates, staff and students are helping to shape the world. We aim to be at the forefront of research and learning that helps to improve lives. Working with academic, commercial, public, private and voluntary sector partners, Stirling is one of the UK’s leading research universities in the fields of health and wellbeing, the environment and people, culture and society, enterprise and the economy, and sport.
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4.4 out of 5 (31 reviews) Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
Top reasons to study here
- There is a vibrant and growing postgraduate community and we welcome students, researchers and staff from around the world.
- Students are at the heart of what we do and we provide one of the best all round student experiences in the UK.
- We are ambitious for our students, and our flexible learning opportunities enable them to explore and discover new subjects and interests.
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (35)
- M.Res. Applied Social ResearchFaculty of Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Applied Social ResearchFaculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Banking and FinanceStirling Management School
- Stirling Management School
- M.Res. Criminological ResearchFaculty of Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Dementia StudiesFaculty of Social Sciences
- Stirling Management School
- M.Sc. Environmental ManagementDepartment of Biological and Environmental Sciences
- M.Sc. Evolutionary PsychologyPsychology
- M.Sc. FinanceStirling Management School
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Faculty of Health Science and Sport
- M.Sc. Health PsychologyPsychology
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- MSc/MA Human Animal InteractionPsychology
- Stirling Management School
- M.Sc. International BusinessStirling Management School
- Stirling Management School
- M.Sc. International JournalismCommunications, Media & Culture
- M.Sc. Perception and ActionPsychology
- Psychology
- Psychology
- Psychology
- Psychology
- M.Sc. Psychology of FacesPsychology
- M.Sc. Psychology of SportFaculty of Health Science and Sport
- Master Public Policy
- MLitt Publishing
- M.Res. Publishing StudiesEnglish Studies
- M.Sc. Social Work StudiesFaculty of Social Sciences
Business & Management (24)
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Banking and FinanceStirling Management School
- Stirling Management School
- M.Sc. Business and ManagementStirling Management School
- Stirling Management School
- Stirling Management School
- Stirling Management School
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- M.Sc. FinanceStirling Management School
- Department of Computing Science and Mathematics
- Stirling Management School
- Stirling Management School
- M.Sc. International BusinessStirling Management School
- Stirling Management School
- M.Sc. Investment AnalysisStirling Management School
- M.Sc. MarketingStirling Management School
- Stirling Management School
- MLitt Publishing
- Communications, Media & Culture
- Communications, Media & Culture
- Communications, Media & Culture
- Stirling Management School
Education & Training (17)
- M.Res. Applied Social ResearchFaculty of Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Applied Social ResearchFaculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Evolutionary PsychologyPsychology
- M.Sc. Performance CoachingFaculty of Health Science and Sport
- Psychology
- Psychology
- Psychology
- M.Sc. Psychology of FacesPsychology
- M.Sc. Sport ManagementFaculty of Health Science and Sport
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) and Computer Assisted Language LearningFaculty of Social Sciences
- Postgraduate Certificate Tertiary Education (TQFE)Faculty of Social Sciences
- Languages, Cultures & Religions
Journalism & Media (14)
- M.Sc. International JournalismCommunications, Media & Culture
- M.Sc. MarketingStirling Management School
- M.Sc. Media ManagementCommunications, Media & Culture
- M.Res. Media ResearchCommunications, Media & Culture
- MLitt Publishing
- M.Res. Publishing StudiesEnglish Studies
- M.Litt. Publishing StudiesEnglish Studies
- Communications, Media & Culture
- Communications, Media & Culture
- Communications, Media & Culture
- Communications, Media & Culture
- M.Sc. Translation Studies
- Languages, Cultures & Religions
Humanities (13)
- M.Litt. Creative WritingEnglish Studies
- M.Litt. English Language and LinguisticsEnglish Studies
- M.Res. Historical ResearchFaculty of Arts and Humanities
- M.Litt. Modern Scottish WritingEnglish Studies
- M.Litt. PhilosophyPhilosophy
- M.Litt. Publishing StudiesEnglish Studies
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) and Computer Assisted Language LearningFaculty of Social Sciences
- Postgraduate Certificate Tertiary Education (TQFE)Faculty of Social Sciences
- M.Litt. The Gothic ImaginationEnglish Studies
- M.Sc. Translation Studies
- Languages, Cultures & Religions
Medicine & Health (11)
- M.Sc. Advancing PracticeFaculty of Health Science and Sport
- Institute of Aquaculture
- M.Sc. Autism ResearchPsychology
- M.Sc. Dementia StudiesFaculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Health Science and Sport
- M.Sc. Health PsychologyPsychology
- M.Res. Health Research (Online)Faculty of Health Science and Sport
- M.Sc. Perception and ActionPsychology
- Psychology
- MPH Public HealthFaculty of Health Science and Sport
- M.Sc. Sport NutritionFaculty of Health Science and Sport
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (10)
- Institute of Aquaculture
- M.Sc. Aquatic PathobiologyInstitute of Aquaculture
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
- M.Sc. Environmental ManagementDepartment of Biological and Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Marine BiotechnologyInstitute of Aquaculture
- Stirling Management School
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
- M.Sc. Aquatic PathobiologyInstitute of Aquaculture
- M.Sc. Banking and FinanceStirling Management School
- M.Sc. FinanceStirling Management School
- MSc/MA Human Animal InteractionPsychology
- M.Sc. Marine BiotechnologyInstitute of Aquaculture
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (5)
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Performance CoachingFaculty of Health Science and Sport
- M.Sc. Psychology of SportFaculty of Health Science and Sport
- M.Sc. Sport ManagementFaculty of Health Science and Sport
- M.Sc. Sport NutritionFaculty of Health Science and Sport
Agriculture & Forestry (3)
- Institute of Aquaculture
- Institute of Aquaculture
- MSc/MA Human Animal InteractionPsychology
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Dementia StudiesFaculty of Social Sciences
- M.Sc. Social Work StudiesFaculty of Social Sciences
Computer Science & IT (3)
- M.Sc. Big Data
- Stirling Management School
- Department of Computing Science and Mathematics
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- M.Litt. Publishing StudiesEnglish Studies
- Communications, Media & Culture
Engineering & Technology (2)
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
- M.Sc. Marine BiotechnologyInstitute of Aquaculture
Law (1)
- Stirling Management School
About
History
Founded by Royal Charter in 1967, the University of Stirling was the first genuinely new university in Scotland for over 400 years. We retain our pioneering spirit and a passion for innovation and excellence in all we do.
Education
- We offer a wide range of exciting and business- focused undergraduate degree and taught postgraduate degree programmes. We are recognised as a centre of excellence for research.
- We have developed a series of part-time and flexible study courses which allows you to fit study around work or other commitments.
- We have excellent opportunities for international students and also for incoming exchange students who have the option of studying at Stirling for a semester or a year. Additionally, we offer English language and academic preparation courses.
- Our University has many exchange partners across the world - why not broaden your horizons and spend some of your time studying abroad?
Research
The results of the University’s performance in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) are outstanding, with Stirling enhancing its position as one of the top research-led universities in the UK. Stirling has moved up to 6th place in Scotland and 45th in the UK.
The University has a track record in externally funded, quality research, attracting grants and awards from a wide range of funders. We also have a growing portfolio of enterprise activity and consultancy work.
Career
- Stirling is ranked 7th in the UK for graduate employability with 96% of our graduates in employment, or further study, within six months of graduating. (Telegraph/HESA, 2015)
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
351 -50
2018
301
2017
301
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
2019
417 -16
2018
401 -16
2017
385
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2018
673
2017
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2016
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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
There are many different university services that can help you deal with problems that may arise. Student Union activities and Societies are a great way to meet other students and try new experiences. This section will provide you with some basic information that will help you avoid some practical problems.
Housing services
If you’re looking for the perfect place to live whilst studying at the University, then you’ve come to the right place!
We’ve got a range of modern, comfy and secure accommodation with a selection of standard rooms, ensuite and studios on offer.
If you have any questions or simply need some advice don’t hesitate to contact us.
Library services
We are delighted to welcome you to our new state-of-the-art library. This outstanding contemporary environment with stunning views over the Stirlingshire countryside includes a variety of study spaces to meet your different needs for quiet individual study, high-tech learning, and working together in groups and less formal situations.
ICT services
When you join the University you will receive a network user name and password giving access to the high powered University network and IT facilities.
Students with their own computers, laptops and mobile devices can connect them to the network and continue to use our services in the University accommodation or when away from the University campus.
Medical services
Students living away from home should register with a doctor in the immediate area.
There is a General Medical Practice located in the Medical Centre on-campus, as well as a Dental Centre. All aspects of student health are provided for, either under National Health Service or Occupational Health Service arrangements.
Student Life
Campus life
A vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment
Of the many reasons students come to Stirling, such as academic reputation and research standards, one factor is always cited: the outstanding beauty of the University's Stirling campus.
- Stirling
- Western Isles Campus
- Highland Campus and Western Isles Campus
Sports facilities
The University of Stirling is Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence. This means that we are home to some of the finest sports facilities in the UK which are complemented with a wide variety of sports clubs which cater for all abilities. The Sports Union is here to assist you in finding a sports club to suit you. We have everything from American Football to Water Polo.
For those not interested in joining a sports team, a Sports facilities membership costs only £94.90 per year or £69.90 per semester, and gives you access to the gym and other facilities.
Student clubs
You can join some of the many Union-funded clubs and societies. Students form clubs and societies based on a common interest – for example, Drama, Photography or Mountaineering. There may be a small charge to join each club. These clubs and societies are a great way to try out new activities and meet other students.
During the first week of the Autumn semester ("Fresher's Week") the Union organises many activities for new students and the Clubs and Societies Fayre is an opportunity to find out more.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, StudyPortals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Fascinating Course
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fascinating course. I learnt so much that was new, and have new skills.
Studying at the University of Stirling
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely love the University of Stirling! All of the staff members I have encountered have been especially helpful to me as an international student. The MSc program is great to kickstart your career as a research scientist!
Environmental Science at Stirling University
Morgan Hetherington rated 5 out of 5 stars
My experience at the university has taught me a lot about individuals and myself. I have learnt about diverse cultures and also a range of disabilities throughout my studies with the people I've met and experiences I've had. I would definitely rate the university a 10/10 for social life, location, lecturers and course work.
