Scottish History (Hons) University of Stirling

Overview

The Scottish History (Hons) BA degree from 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.

On this Scottish History (Hons) course from University of Stirling, 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, 98% of our research was classed as either world-leading or internationally excellent. 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.

Career opportunities:

A History degree has always been valued by employers because of the intellectual challenges it offers and the particular skills it fosters. These include:

• a capacity for independent work and effective time management
• an ability to deal with complex information and solve problems
• a capacity to communicate clearly in writing and speech

In the most recent National Student Survey (NSS 2022), History at Stirling was rated first in Scotland for Student Satisfaction. This reflects our capacity to teach History in a way that stretches you, and fosters skills that employers value most.

Scottish History graduates from Stirling have been successful in obtaining a wide variety of posts, some in history-related areas such as teaching and work in museums and libraries – others in fields such as the civil service, administration, commerce, banking and insurance.