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18 WWW.STIR.AC.UK/POSTGRAD pOSTGRADUATE GUIDE Postgraduate guide We offer over 70 taught postgraduate programmes, plus research opportunities across all disciplines. For information on any of these programmes, please get in touch. TAUGHT (MASTER’S) PROGRAMMES We offer a broad range of stimulating taught postgraduate degrees, reflecting the diverse interests of our staff and their areas of expertise. Most programmes last 12 months, beginning in mid-September each year. They typically involve nine months of class-based learning, followed by three months for your research project or dissertation. Please see the table opposite for a full list. www.external.stir.ac.uk/departments/ac-dept-list.php RESEARCH PROGRAMMES We offer research-based programmes, leading to the award of a PhD or MPhil. We also offer a number of Professional Doctorates which are research degrees with a taught component. For information about staff research interests, activity and publications, please visit the relevant departmental page of our website. what are the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? Normally, a good first (Honours) degree is required. For some programmes your first degree must be in a related subject area, however many programmes suit any background. Work experience may be required for some programmes. For detailed advice, visit: www.stir.ac.uk/postgrad If English is not your native language You will need to demonstrate a level of language proficiency. Typically we accept an IELTS score of 6.0 – 7.0 (depending on the programme) with no less than 5.0 in each component. We also accept TOEFL score of 80 IBT (or 550 PBT; 213 CBT). International Study Centre (ISC) International students who do not have the entrance requirements to enter directly on to a Stirling postgraduate programme can opt to study for the Pre-Masters programme at the International Study Centre on campus. This is a tailormade two- or three-term programme consisting of academic subjects, study skills and English language training. Once students have successfully completed the course and have met entry standards, they will proceed directly to their preferred Master’s programme. Contact details for the ISC can be found on page 21. HOW DO I APPLY? Please apply direct to the University and you can submit an application up to one year before the programme begins. You can either submit an application by post, or complete the online application form at: www.stir.ac.uk/postgrad How much does it cost? Tuition fees are payable for all postgraduate programmes. Fees are set each year; the level of fees varies according to programme choice and according to your country of domicile. For current information, please visit: www.stir.ac.uk/postgrad FUNDING SOURCES Many programmes have awards, scholarships and bursaries. www.stir.ac.uk/postgrad/finance www.saas.gov.uk
Applied Social Science www.dass.stir.ac.uk English Studies www.english.stir.ac.uk Management School www.management.stir.ac.uk 19 Applied Social Research Applied Social Research (Criminology) Child Welfare and Protection (Applied Studies in) Criminological Research Dementia Studies Housing Studies Management and Leadership in Social Services (Applied Studies in the) Management of Social Welfare Organisations (Advanced Studies in the) Social Work Studies Aquaculture www.aquaculture.stir.ac.uk Aquaculture: Sustainable Aquaculture Aquatic Pathobiology Aquatic Veterinary Studies Sustainable Aquaculture Aquatic Resource Development Biological & Environmental Sciences www.sbes.stir.ac.uk Environmental Management River Basin Management Computing Science & Mathematics www.cs.stir.ac.uk/entrants Advanced Computing Computing for Financial Markets Information Technology Education www.ioe.stir.ac.uk Educational Research Professional Enquiry (various) Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages and Computer Assisted Language Learning Teaching Qualification in Adult Education Tertiary Education with Teaching Qualification (Further Education/ TQFE) Creative Writing English Studies Gothic Imagination International Publishing Management Modern Scottish Writing Postcolonial Studies Publishing Studies Renaissance Studies Film, Media & Journalism www.fmj.stir.ac.uk Film Studies Financial Journalism Media and Culture Media Management Media Research Public Communication Management Public Relations Theory and Education Strategic Public Relations and Communication Management History & Politics www.historyandpolitics.stir.ac.uk History Environmental History Historical Research Politics International Conflict and Cooperation Languages, Cultures & Religions www.slcr.stir.ac.uk Hermeneutics Humanities Translation Studies Translation Studies with TESOL Law www.law.stir.ac.uk LLB Scots Law – including Diploma International Commercial Law (LLM) www.stir.ac.uk/postgrad Accounting & Finance Finance International Accounting and Finance Investment Analysis Business & Marketing Business and Organisation International Business Management Public Service Managemet Economics Banking and Finance Economics Energy Management Socio-Management Human Resource Management International Business & Socio-Economic Development MBA Retail Studies Retail Management Retailing Nursing & Midwifery www.nm.stir.ac.uk Advanced Practice Clinical Doctorates Health Research Philosophy www.philosophy.stir.ac.uk Philosophy – Graduate Programme Psychology www.psychology.stir.ac.uk Child Development: Early Years and Practice Evolution and Behaviour Health Psychology Measuring Perception Psychological Research Methods Psychological Therapy in Primary Care Sports Studies www.sports.stir.ac.uk Performance Coaching Sports Coaching Sports Management Sports Nutrition Sports Research POSTGRADUATE GUIDE WWW.STIR.AC.UK/POSTGRAD
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