BA (Hons) History at University of Stirling

Programme overview

BA (Hons) History covers Scottish history from the Viking period to the present, and British, European, American and African history since around 1700, including political, social, cultural, gender, race and environmental history.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: Division of History, Heritage and Politics | 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

Historical interpretation, primary-source analysis and research skills, an employability module (Back to the Future: putting history and heritage to work), a final-year special subject studied in small groups, and a dissertation of 12,000-14,000 words. Teaching combines lectures, tutorials, workshops and field trips to sites such as Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument.

Career pathways

Museums and heritage trusts, civil service, heritage management and conservation, archives, marketing and journalism; also preparation for Masters or doctoral study.

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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. Scottish HNC/HND: Bs in graded units; English, Welsh and Northern Irish HNC/HND: Merits and Distinctions; Access to Higher Education: 60 credits, minimum 45 at level 3, pass at 60% or above. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer; care-experienced applicants are guaranteed an offer if they meet the minimum entry requirements. Year 2 entry may be possible depending on HNC/HND course. 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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