BA (Hons) History and Heritage at University of Stirling

Programme overview

BA (Hons) History and Heritage combines the study of historical periods and regions of Europe, Africa and North America with the practice of heritage interpretation, museums and exhibition design.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time or part time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Histories of Europe, Africa and North America, research methods for the historic environment, heritage interpretation and exhibition design using the University Art and Museum collections, and work-related tasks such as designing an exhibition and running an online mini conference. In the fourth year students complete either a history dissertation or a Heritage Portfolio.

Career pathways

Museums and heritage trusts, the civil service, teaching, marketing and journalism.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers AABB, A-levels BBB, IB Diploma 28, BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB, A-levels ABB, IB Diploma 32, including History. Year 2 entry may be possible depending on HNC/HND course. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer; care-experienced applicants are guaranteed an offer if they meet the minimum entry requirements. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time or part time

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