Mini Prospectus - University of Stirling
Mini Prospectus - University of Stirling
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why <strong>Stirling</strong>?<br />
Ten great reasons<br />
01 | QUALITY OF CHOICE<br />
Around 300 high quality degree combinations to create<br />
the programme that will suit your strengths and help you<br />
achieve your goals.<br />
02 | LEADING RESEARCH<br />
Three quarters <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong>’s research was judged as<br />
‘internationally excellent’ and ‘internationally recognised’ in<br />
the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE, 2008),<br />
with 10 percent judged to be ‘world leading’. Many <strong>of</strong> our<br />
academic departments are rated top in Scotland for research so<br />
you’ll have access to cutting edge developments in your field.<br />
03 | EXCELLENT PROSPECTS<br />
94.6% <strong>of</strong> our graduates are in employment or further study<br />
six months after graduation (Higher Education Statistics<br />
Agency, 2009).<br />
04 | LATEST TECHNOLOGY<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> the bedrooms in our halls are networked and there<br />
are wireless hubs throughout the campus – no excuse not to<br />
stay in touch!<br />
05 | STUNNING ENVIRONMENT<br />
“Where else can you study on the shores <strong>of</strong> a loch, by an<br />
18th-century castle, beneath rolling hills?” (The Guardian<br />
<strong>University</strong> Guide)<br />
06 | CENTRAL LOCATION<br />
Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Highlands are all on your<br />
doorstep – <strong>Stirling</strong> really is Scotland’s heart.<br />
07 | FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE<br />
We’re medium-sized, based on a campus, highly residential,<br />
with 80+ nationalities represented; there’s a great<br />
community feel.<br />
08 | CRACKING NIGHTLIFE<br />
<strong>Stirling</strong>’s a friendly, buzzing and youthful city, with lots to do.<br />
One in every five residents is a student.<br />
09 | SUPERB SPORT<br />
We have some <strong>of</strong> the finest facilities on a single site in the<br />
UK. No wonder we’ve been named Scotland’s <strong>University</strong> for<br />
Sporting Excellence.<br />
10 | YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE IT<br />
We know you will because a resounding 88% <strong>of</strong> students<br />
were satisfied with their programme (National Student<br />
Survey, 2009). We have also been voted The Sunday Times<br />
Scottish <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Year 2009/2010.<br />
www.stir.ac.uk