Psychology
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Psychology
The Psychology Department at the University of Stirling is well known for its leading research and high quality teaching, achieving the top rating of 'excellent' in the last national teaching assessment. All the honours programmes, including combined degrees, are accredited by the British Pyschological Society - the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
The staff are extremely enhthusiastic about their subject areas. With state-of-the-art teaching rooms and laboratories, excellent careers conversion rate and exciting up-to-date programme, Stirling really believe there is no better place to study Psychology.
If you want to find out more about Psychology, you can make an information request below and the school will contact you with further information.
Suitability and application
If English is not your native language, you must be able to show evidence of a suitable level of English language with an English language test result, (for example in IELTS or TOEFL). This is to ensure that you gain the maximum benefit from your programme of study. For postgraduate students, the English language requirement varies from programme to programme, but the most common IELTS or TOEFL scores are listed below as a general guide.
- IELTS, British Council International English Language Testing System: Average score of 6 or above (with a minimum of 5 in each band) English requirements will vary from a minimum IELTS average score of 5.5 - 7.0.
- TOEFL: American Test of English Foreign Language: Minimum score of 550/213 (with a TWE of at least 4.0) /79-80 English requirements will vary from a minimum TOEFL average score of 527 - 600.
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade C or better
Students whose English language level is below that required for University entrance may wish to take an IELTS Preparation Course at the Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT). Full-time courses are available as follows:
> April - June
> June - September
> September - December
> January - March
Application:
BY POST
Application forms are available from:
Student Recruitment & Admissions
Service,
University of Stirling,
Stirling FK9 4LA
Tel: +44 (0) 1786 467046
Email: recruitment@stir.ac.uk
ONLINE
An online application form is available on the University of Stirling website and once completed can be sent electronically to the University. This can be accessed at:
www.stir.ac.uk/postgrad/apply
Expenses
University of Stirling
The University of Stirling is a wonderful place – beautiful and vibrant, relaxed and engaging. Located on the edge of the historic city of Stirling, the University has one of the finest campuses in Europe and an excellent reputation for both research and teaching with key strengths in Health and Wellbeing; Culture and Society; Enterprise and Economy; and Environment and Sport.
The University of Stirling is Scottish University of the Year for 2009/2010 (Sunday Times) and is consistently ranked best in the UK for 'a good place to be' (International Student Barometer, 2007 and 2008).
High student satisfaction levels are enjoyed by the community at University of Stirling. Successful graduates enjoy an excellent employability rate. From a number of perspectives, academically and socially, University of Stirling regularly rates highly in surveys.
The University of Stirling is medium-sized, with over 80 nationalities represented and offers a fantastic student experience. On-campus facilities include shops, cafés, bars, library, cinema, theatre and first-class sports facilities, with Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Highlands all on the students' doorstep.
Around 300 high quality degree combinations help students create the programme that will suit their strengths and help them achieve your goals.
Several of University of Stirling's academic departments are rated top in Scotland for research. Students are afforded access to cutting edge developments in their field. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE, 2008), 10 percent of University of Stirling research was judged to be 'world leading' and a further three quarters as 'internationally excellent' and 'internationally recognised'.
94.6% of University of Stirling graduates are in employment or further study six months after graduation (Higher Education Statistics Agency, 2009).
Most of the bedrooms in the halls at University of Stirling are networked and there are wireless hubs throughout the campus.
The University of Stirling has some of the finest facilities on a single site in the UK. The university has been named Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence.
88% of University of Stirling students were satisfied with their programme (National Student Survey, 2009). The University of Stirling has also been voted The Sunday Times Scottish University of the Year 2009/2010.
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Description of Stirling and accommodation
Stirling, home to the University of Stirling, is a thrilling mix of the old and the new. Known as the ‘heart of Scotland’, it is a cosmopolitan, student-friendly and lively place to be. The city combines the charm of an historic destination with the buzz of a contemporary city. There’s truly something for everyone, much of it aimed directly at students. The city centre is just 2.5km from the campus – less than 10 minutes by bus.
Undergraduate students at University of Stirling are guaranteed accommodation in their first year. Students live in one of our four halls of residence on campus. These overlook the loch, and are just a few minutes' walk from all main facilities. Request information - obligation free
Contact information for University of Stirling
University of Stirling
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University of Stirling
FK9 4LA Stirling Scotland 
Contact University of Stirling
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Phone no: +44 (0) 1786 466031 
www.stir.ac.uk
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