BA (Hons) in Scottish History
University of Stirling
Key Information
Campus location
Stirling, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 - 48 Months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
Overview
The history of the Scottish nation is dramatic, surprising and an infinite source of inspiration in popular culture. Studying at the University of Stirling will place you right at the heart of that history, with some of the most significant locations in Scotland’s past located right on your doorstep.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 Ranked 1st in Scotland for student satisfaction in History in the National Student Survey 2022
#2 Top 15 in the UK for research impact in History and 3rd in Scotland for research outputs and impact (REF 2021)
#3 Study Scottish History in the heartland of some of its most famous and important events
Curriculum
On this course, you’ll explore both the myths and the realities of Scottish History, unpicking the events that shaped a nation – from the wars of William Wallace to Scotland’s unprecedented impact on the wider world. You can expect in-depth insight into every aspect of Scottish History - political, social, environmental and economic – all of which will deepen your understanding of present-day Scotland at the same time.
History at the University of Stirling is highly regarded. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) we were ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK for Research Impact in History, and 3rd in Scotland for outputs and impact. That expertise feeds directly back into our teaching, ensuring you gain unique insights into Scottish History from some of its most respected scholars. Every step of the way, your employability will be a top priority - with career-focused modules, field trips and guest lecturers all designed to get you ready for the world of work. Our location in the shadow of so many famous Scottish events helps to distinguish your studies from other Scottish History courses.
Feed your passion for Scotland’s past, and make it an integral part of your future at the University of Stirling.
Course details
Scottish History is taken as a Single Honours degree, but shares a number of modules with the BA History.
Students take Scottish History plus two other subjects in semesters 1-3. In Semester 4 you will take the compulsory module HISU9X4, ‘Back to the Future: putting history and heritage to work’, a Scottish History module, and a module in another subject. The Scottish degree also involves a degree of study in non-Scottish topics. In Semesters 5 and 6 most of your studies will be in Scottish History.
In Semesters 7 and 8 Honours students take a ‘special subject’ involving the use of printed documentary collections and other source material. Single Honours students also write a supervised dissertation of between 12,000 and 14,000 words on a chosen research topic. In the BA Scottish History your Special Subject and Dissertation will be on Scottish History topics.
Teaching
The University of Stirling has a reputation for excellence in the field of History, evidenced by the fact 98% of our research in the subject was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the most recent Research Excellence Framework assessment. This expertise flows directly into the curriculum and helps to create a vibrant teaching environment where you'll always be learning from historians with a true passion for their subject.