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University of Stirling epresentative’s Briefing Manual 2008-09

Student Recruitment & Admissions Service

Representative’s Briefing Manual

2008-09

A UK Top 40 University (Times Top Universities Guide 2007 and 2008 Editions, published June, 2006 and August 2007)

Sunday Times University Guide (published 23 September 2007) Guardian Good University Guide 2008 (published May, 2007)

“A premier-league university with a reputation for leading the way.” – the Virgin 2007

Alternative Guide to British Universities

“Traditionally one of Scotland's top universities, Stirling's main campus is located in 310 acres of stunning countryside, on the shores of a loch. Hardly surprising, then, that the campus has been

described by the police as one of the safest in Britain… At 96.7%, the graduate employment rate here is the highest in Scotland.” – Guardian University Guide 2006-07

“If you like the idea of campus life, this could be the place for you, with everything at your

fingertips” (Scotland on Sunday, 10/09/2006)

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CONTENTS

1. CONTACT DETAILS................................................................................................... 6 Key Contacts for Representatives .......................................................................................................................... 6 Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions ..................................................................................................... 6 International Student Advisor ................................................................................................................................ 7 Postgraduate Accommodation ................................................................................................................................ 7 Undergraduate Accommodation ............................................................................................................................ 7

2. COURSES................................................................................................................... 7

Undergraduate ............................................................................................................................................................. 7

Postgraduate................................................................................................................................................................. 9

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES ....................................................................................................................... 10

INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE ................................................................................................................... 10

Check sheet for incoming representative/agent applications................................................................................. 11

3. APPLICATIONS - UNDERGRADUATE.................................................................... 13

How to Apply.............................................................................................................................................................. 13 1. Provisional Application - .................................................................................................................................. 13 2. Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA) UCAS forms - ........................................................................................ 13 3. UCAS Application............................................................................................................................................. 13

When to Apply ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

Application Procedures ............................................................................................................................................. 14

February Entry .......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Application Procedures ......................................................................................................................................... 15

4. APPLICATIONS - POSTGRADUATE....................................................................... 16

How to Apply.............................................................................................................................................................. 16

When To Apply .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

Application Procedures ............................................................................................................................................. 17

Deferral of Entry........................................................................................................................................................ 17

January Entryy .......................................................................................................................................................... 17

5. APPLICATIONS - ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES............................................. 18

How To Apply ............................................................................................................................................................ 18

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When To Apply .......................................................................................................................................................... 18

University of Stirling epresentative’s Briefing Manual 2008-09 Application Procedures ............................................................................................................................................. 19

6. SUMMARY OF APPLICATION PROCEDURES....................................................... 20

7. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 21

Undergraduate Programmes .................................................................................................................................... 21

CELT Courses............................................................................................................................................................ 21

Postgraduate Programmes........................................................................................................................................ 21

TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE COURSE LIST ...................................................................................................... 22

RESEARCH POSTGRADUATE DEGREES ......................................................................................................... 23

8. MSC PROGRAMME ASSESSMENT........................................................................ 25

9. FINANCIAL INFORMATION..................................................................................... 28

Tuition Fees ................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Scholarships................................................................................................................................................................ 28

How to Pay Fees ......................................................................................................................................................... 28 (i) Undergraduate and Postgraduate ................................................................................................................... 28 The University does not currently charge a tuition fee deposit for its degree programmes, but many agencies will ask students to pay a deposit to the University in order to assist with visa application issues and this is highly recommended. .......................................................................................................................... 28 (ii) CELT Short Courses / Undergraduate Foundation Course ........................................................................ 29

Living Costs ................................................................................................................................................................ 29

Part-time work ........................................................................................................................................................... 31

Fresh Talent Initiative ............................................................................................................................................... 31

10. THE UNIVERSITY................................................................................................... 32

Location & Background ............................................................................................................................................ 32

Main Selling Points .................................................................................................................................................... 32

Academic Structure ................................................................................................................................................... 34 (i) Undergraduate................................................................................................................................................... 34 (ii) Postgraduate ..................................................................................................................................................... 34

Accommodation ......................................................................................................................................................... 36 (i) Undergraduate ..................................................................................................................................................... 36 (ii) Postgraduate ....................................................................................................................................................... 36

Campus Facilities ....................................................................................................................................................... 38 (i) Shopping ............................................................................................................................................................ 38

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(ii) Arts Centre ....................................................................................................................................................... 38

University of Stirling epresentative’s Briefing Manual 2008-09 (iii) Students Union ................................................................................................................................................ 39 (iv) Sports Centre ................................................................................................................................................... 39

11. ARRIVAL INFORMATION - TRAVEL..................................................................... 40

From Edinburgh/Glasgow......................................................................................................................................... 40

From London.............................................................................................................................................................. 40

From Stirling City...................................................................................................................................................... 41

Arrival Information - Orientation / Induction ........................................................................................................ 41

12. INVOICING FOR COMMISSION PAYMENT ......................................................... 43

Commission Payment ................................................................................................................................................ 43

13. USING THE PG ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM................................................ 45

14. USEFUL CONTACTS / WEBSITES........................................................................ 47 Train Routes and timetables ................................................................................................................................. 47

16. AIRPORT TAXI FIRM BOOKINGS ......................................................................... 49

17. CLIMATE................................................................................................................. 50

17. FEES FOR 2008-09................................................................................................. 53

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1. Contact Details Key Contacts for Representatives If you wish to get in touch with a member of staff at the University, the main University contacts are listed below. In order to ensure you receive the fastest possible response to any questions, please be sure to direct your enquiry to the appropriate person..

Contact Phone / Fax / Email Type of Enquiry Gortion Love, Recruitment Support Officer)

Tel: +44 1786 467040 Fax: +44 1786 466800 [email protected]

Main contact* – Contractual enquiries, working practices, briefing manual, CONNECT, commission matters

Stephanie Niven (Senior International & Study Abroad Officer)

Tel:+44 1786 467040 [email protected]

Recruitment in North, Central and South America, and study abroad / visiting students

Neil Christie (Senior International Officer)


Recruitment other than Europe and the Americas

Katherine Green International Recruitment Officer Stuart Shorthouse International Development Officer


General international recruitment

Beverley Whitehead (Senior Student Recruitment Officer)


Recruitment in Europe and former Soviet states

Susan McGiffen (Postgraduate Admissions Officer)


Postgraduate Admissions Officer Recruitment in India

Samantha Kenny (Clerical Assistant)


Request additional materials, check receipt of application; general enquiries

Kate Davidson (Undergraduate Admissions Officer)

Tel: +44 1786 467046 Fax:+44 1786 466800 [email protected]

Undergraduate Admissions Officer

Anne Stokes (Centre for English Language Teaching)

Tel:+44 1786 467937 Fax:+44 1786 466131 [email protected]

Short English-language courses, pre-sessional English language courses, Foundation Year, etc.

POSTGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE


Postgraduate applications and enquiries

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Tel: +44 1786 467046 Fax:+44 1786 466800 [email protected]

Undergraduate enquiries and direct applications

Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions

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Mr Ian Cockbain [email protected]

University of Stirling epresentative’s Briefing Manual 2008-09 International Student Advisor

Ms Anne Pitcairn [email protected]) Postgraduate Accommodation

Mrs Lorraine Gillespie [email protected] Undergraduate Accommodation

Mrs Rosemary Reynolds [email protected] 2. Courses Dates and Fees Entrance Requirements

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Subject Areas: • Accountancy • Business /

Management • Business Law • Economics • Finance • Law • Marketing • Tourism

Management • English Studies • Film and Media • Journalism • Modern languages • History

• Philosophy • Politics • Religious Studies • Sociology • Psychology • Education • Sports Studies • Computing • Mathematics • Aquaculture • Biology • Environmental

Science • Nursing

..Most of the above may be taken in combination or as single degree subjects

Dates: Autumn Semester 15 September 2008 - 20 December 2008 Mid-semester break: 27 October 2008 - 31 October 2008 (inclusive) Spring Semester: 9 February 2009 - 30 May 2009 Mid-semester break: 6 April 2009 - 13 April 2009 (inclusive) :

Fees (2006/7): See fees sheet at end of Manual UCAS deadline: 30 June 2006 for Sept 2006 entry Please Note:Late applications are accepted.

English Language Qualifications: • IELTS 6.0 or above (with 5.0 in

each component) • TOEFL 550/213 or above Academic Qualifications: • a minimum of 3 passes at A-level

(exceptionally two passes may be acceptable)

• International Baccalaureates - overall score of 26-32 depending on course

Most overseas applicants not already studying at University will be required to complete a foundation course

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Courses Dates and Fees Entrance requirements


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Taught Postgraduate Advanced Computing Applied Social Research Applied Social Research (Professional) Aquaculture: Sustainable Aquaculture Aquaculture and Development Aquaculture and the Environment Aquaculture Business Management Aquaculture Nutrition Aquaculture Systems Aquatic Pathobiology Aquatic Resource Development Aquatic Veterinary Studies Banking and Finance Business and Management Commercial Law Criminology (MSc Applied Social Research) Dementia Studies Economics Educational Research Professional Enquiry in Education (MEd) Professional Enquiry (MSc) Professional Enquiry: Creativity Professional Enquiry: Leadership Professional Enquiry: School Leadership and Management Professional Enquiry: Supporting Professional Growth English Studies Enhanced Care Practice Environmental History Environmental Management European Studies in Substance Misuse Finance Gothic Imagination Global Cinema Health Psychology Historical Research Housing Studies (full-time) Housing Studies (part-time) Humanities Human Resource Management Information Systems Management Information Technology Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship International Business

International Conflict and Co-operation International Policing International Publishing Management Internet Technologies for E-business Investment Analysis Knowledge and Mind Law Legal and Political Philosophy Lifelong Learning for Regional Development Management (MSc) Marketing MBA MBA Retailing by Distance Learning Media Management Media Research Philosophy Postcolonial Diasporas Psychological Research Methods Psychological Therapy in Primary Care Public Relations Public Service Management Publishing Studies Renaissance Studies Retail Management Retailing by Distance Learning (MBA) River Basin Management School Leadership and Management (Scottish Qualification for Headship) Social Services Management Social Welfare Organisations (Advanced Studies in the Management of) Social Work Studies (Advanced) Social Work Studies in Criminal Justice Sports Studies Sustainable Development Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Technology Enhanced Learning Tertiary Education (Management for) Tertiary Education with Teaching Qualification (Further Education) (TQFE) Textual Culture Tourism Management Tourism Marketing (MSc)

Dates: Autumn Semester 15 September 2008 - 20 December 2008 Mid-semester break: 27 October 2008 - 31 October 2008 (inclusive) Spring Semester: 9 February 2009 - 30 May 2009 Mid-semester break: 6 April 2009 - 13 April 2009 (inclusive)

Fees See Fees Sheet at end of Manual Application Deadlines: No official deadlines but by the end of June is advisable.

English Language Qualifications: • IELTS 6.0 or above (6.5-7.0 for

certain courses) • TOEFL 550/213 or above Academic Qualifications: • An Honours degree in or

equivalent Please Note: Requirements for each course vary. Please contact the department for full details.

University of Stirling epresentative’s Briefing Manual 2008-09 ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES PLEASE REFER TO : http://www.celt.stir.ac.uk/

• English Language Courses • English for University Study • IELTS Preparation

INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE http://www.studygroup.com/isc/stirling/english/

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• The Undergraduate Certificate at the International Study Centre (ISC) offers specialist preparation for direct entry to the second year of undergraduate studies at the University of Stirling.

http://www.studygroup.com/isc/stirling/english/


Check sheet for incoming representative/agent applications All undergraduate applicants should include the following: ο A fully completed application form - in the first instance a provisional form is OK, but a UCAS form

must be completed before a formal offer can be made ο Translated academic transcript of school / college grades and course syllabus ο Academic reference - work reference only acceptable where applicant has been out of education for a

prolonged period ο Proof of English language proficiency if English is not first language (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS certificate

or equivalent showing full breakdown of scores). If not yet taken exam then application form must indicate this is the case.

ο Copies of qualifications/certificates (originals not necessary) ο The correspondence address and email on the form should always be the agency rather than the

student’s so that admissions staff contact the agency ο Where the form is sent to UCAS, please email [email protected] to register the application for our

agency records. All PG applications should include the following: ο A fully completed application form - including personal statement ο Proof of English language proficiency if English is not first language (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS certificate

or equivalent showing full breakdown of scores). If not yet taken exam then application form must indicate this is the case.

ο Copies of qualifications/certificates (originals not necessary) ο 2 references (one of which should be academic). If to be sent directly by the referee then the form

must indicate that this is the case. ο Translated Academic transcript (*preferred but not obligatory for Natural Sciences and Human

Sciences applications) ο The correspondence address and email on the form should always be the agency rather than the

student’s so that admissions staff contact the agency

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ο Applications should be sent to the Postgraduate Admissions Office

mailto:[email protected]


For CELT applications the following is also necessary: ο Study plan ο Applications should be sent direct to CELT

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Although proof of funds is not demanded by the University for any course, a letter from sponsor, bank or parent stating that they have the necessary funds would be helpful.


3. Applications - Undergraduate How to Apply There are 3 application options: 1. Provisional Application - • If the applicant is thinking about studying at Stirling and would like to find out whether we could

offer them a place before filling out a UCAS application then this is a good option. • This form allows the University to make applicants an informal offer of a place. • The following documentation must be sent to Student Recruitment and Admissions:

• a completed provisional application form (purple) • an academic reference • transcripts and certificates • proof of English language proficiency

• Should an applicant then decide they definitely want to study at Stirling, we are then able to complete a RPA form on their behalf (see below). A formal offer can then be made.

• A supply of these forms should always be available at your offices or may be ordered from [email protected]. Please always send the Application Cover Sheet with every application.

2. Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA) UCAS forms - • If the applicant is very certain that they wish to apply for the University of Stirling and no other UK

University then they can complete an institution-specific UCAS form. • A formal offer of a place can be made. • Applicants are required to submit the following documentation with the application:

• a completed RPA form (white with blue) • an academic reference • transcripts and certificates • proof of English language proficiency

• These forms will be kept in our offices, but can be sent out should you require one for a particular applicant.

3. UCAS Application • If the applicant is thinking about studying at Stirling, but also wishes to apply to other Universities

then they will be required to complete a UCAS application form. • Up to 6 Universities or courses can be selected. • A formal offer of a place will be made as a result of a UCAS application. A formal offer is needed

for visa purposes. • A letter should be sent to the Student Recruitment and Admissions Office informing them of the

applicant’s name, the course applied for, and their UCAS number. When an application is sent to UCAS direct, PLEASE ALWAYS email [email protected] to advise us of the application so it will be logged as an agency application.

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It is best to have the agency address and email listed on the form as the correspondence address.

If you are unclear about the UCAS application procedures please email: [email protected]

When to Apply • Provisional forms can be sent at any time of year, but for courses beginning in mid September, forms

should arrive at our office by the end of July to allow adequate time for processing, visa and travel arrangements etc. (See later section for February entry details).

• UCAS have a deadline of 30th June to receive all applications. Applications can be accepted after this date but they will be processed as ‘clearing’ applications.

• Record of Prior Acceptance forms can be filled out at any time of year and should arrive at our office in sufficient time to allow us to process the application (around a week) and for visa and travel arrangements to be made.

The earlier applications are received, the earlier offers can be made meaning that more choice of accommodation will be available and the visa application process should be easier.

Application Procedures • All undergraduate offers through UCAS will be sent from UCAS to the Student Recruitment and

Admissions Office at the University. • The University Admissions Officer usually makes the offers, although sometimes a Departmental

Selector will make the decision. • An email should always be sent to the Student Recruitment and Admissions Office informing the

University of the applicant’s name, the course applied for and the UCAS number (if known). This should be addressed to Mrs. Joanna Mackay.

• The application process can take 4-6 weeks

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• Should you wish to know the status of an application please contact: [email protected] quoting the student’s name and UCAS number.



February Entry The University offer entry for full-time undergraduate studies in February for some subjects. Students will be required to complete their degree in the same way as a September entry student, although it may be possible for the degree programme to be completed in three and a half calendar years (rather than four) by undertaking some courses as part of the summer academic programme. The subjects available for February entry are: Accountancy Management Science Business Studies Marketing Criminology Philosophy Education Politics and International Politics English Studies Psychology Environmental Studies Public Management and Administration Film and Media Studies Religious Studies Finance Retail Marketing History Sociology and Social Policy Human Resource Management Sports Studies Journalism Tourism Management Restrictions in timetabling may mean that combined degrees are not always available and that there is not always as much flexibility to change programmes. For further information please contact the Admissions Office at [email protected] Application Procedures February entry applications should come directly to the University and are not processed by UCAS. Applicants should complete the University provisional application form and this should be sent along with the following documents to the Student Recruitment and Admissions Office at the University. - Fully complete provisional application form - An academic reference - Academic transcript of school / college applications (in English) - Proof of English language proficiency (e.g. copy of IELTS/TOEFL certificate) - Each application should have the Application Cover Sheet attached Applications should arrive at the University by 1st December to allow adequate time for processing and for arranging any necessary visas, flights etc. Please note: February entry is not an easy option and students who failed to gain admission to University in the UK for September/October are unlikely to have the admissions qualifications for February entry.

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Any queries regarding undergraduate February entry should be directed to the Admissions Office staff at [email protected]




4. Applications - Postgraduate How to Apply • All postgraduate applicants must complete an application form. • The online application form is the easiest to use (see Appendix 13) • We offer a form which can be used for any postgraduate course. It can be downloaded from our

website (www.stir.ac.uk/postgrad and click on how to apply) • There is also a paper application form which may be ordered from [email protected]. • Applicants should include the following information:

• Completed application form (please ensure full details are provided in each section and readers are not simply referred to the CV/resume)

• 2 references (at least 1 academic) • Copies of qualifications/certificates • Academic transcript from undergraduate course • English language (IELTS/TOEFL)

• It is useful if the applicant can send everything together. However, if the applicant is planning to sit or awaiting the results of an English Language proficiency exam (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL) then the application should be sent without the EL score and state that this will arrive at a later date. The result should then be forwarded to the Postgraduate Admissions office.

• Normally a maximum of 2 COURSE CHOICES is recommended as course directors do not consider multiple applications favourably. The Faculty of Management will only allow applicants to be offered their first choice of programme and will not be considered for alternatives should the first choice be available. Please do not encourage applicants to make applications for a large number of courses. Candidates should put their preferred choice of course first on the form (i.e. they should rank their choices).

• The correspondence address should always be the agency one, as should the contact email. PG Admissions will use these to contact you rather than the student.

When To Apply • Applicants can begin applying up to a year before the course is due to begin. • Applicants are strongly advised to apply by June 30th in the year of entry. This allows sufficient time

for visa applications, flight / accommodation arrangements etc. However applications can be received as late as 31 August.

• Early applications are encouraged (November/December). • Should applicants require additional English language study then they should apply earlier depending

on the length of the English language course needed. It is our strong recommendation that the English language requirements be met by early April. In our experience it is much more difficult for students to make substantial progress in their English language skills after this point.

The earlier applications are received, the earlier offers can be made meaning that more choice of accommodation will be available and the visa application process should be easier.

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http://www.stir.ac.uk/postgrad


Application Procedures • All applications should be sent to the Postgraduate Admissions Office. • Please attach the Application Cover Sheet to the front of all applications. • Postgraduate Admissions will acknowledge receipt by email and process the application and handle

correspondence and enquiries concerning it. • If the application is incomplete and no reason is given for this (e.g. - “references will be sent

directly” or “sitting IELTS test in June”) then the application will not be processed. • An email and letter will be sent to you advising you that the application is incomplete and requesting

that you provide the missing information as soon as possible. • When the information is received the application will be sent to Faculty. • If you have any enquiries regarding the status of the application then these should be directed to

graduate,[email protected] • When a decision is made, Postgraduate Admissions will email to advise of this and will send the offer

letter (or rejection if applicable) to the correspondence address on the application. It is intended that agency mailings will now be sent DHL wherever practical,

• Please do not make enquiries about the status of an application within the first two weeks from receipt of the application.

It can take 2-4 weeks to process a complete application, and longer if some documentation is missing. We aim to process applications quicker than this, however. Deferral of Entry Students who have an offer of admission may, for various reasons, wish to defer their entry to the following academic year rather than take up their offer (reasons include needing more time to secure finance, needing to improve their English-language test scores and so on). It is possible to request a deferral of entry. In most cases, deferrals will be considered once the academic year is under way and they are assessed as though they were new applications. In most cases, a student might reasonably expect to be offered admission once more, but it helpful for those who assess their application to know the reason for deferral. Once a decision has been reached, a new admission letter, if this is the decision, will be issued. Contact [email protected] for postgraduate deferrals Contact [email protected] for undergraduate deferrals January Entryy At the time of writing, only the International Publishing Management TPG programme has a January start. It requires students to have a publishing managemetn background. Details are available at http://www.external.stir.ac.uk/postgrad/course_info/arts/english/int-pub-man.php

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5. Applications - English language Courses How To Apply • All CELT students wishing to study an English language course other than a degree course such as

TESOL must complete a CELT application form. These forms are contained within the short course pack.

• A supply of short course packs should always be available in your office. • They may be downloaded from http://www.celt.stir.ac.uk/ • There are several types of short course available.

• Summer school - 3 week course in August. Will improve conversational fluency, reading, writing, listening and speaking (green form).

• General English language - 4-week to 9-month courses running from September to June. Aims to improve conversational fluency and reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Afternoon sessions options include business English, pronunciation, exam preparation (orange form).

• English for University study – • IELTS Preparation – Course begin in Sept, Jan, April and June. Aims to improve

reading, writing, listening and speaking and prepare for the IELTS exam. Please see the next page for further details of the recommended length of study.

• English for Academic Purposes CELT offers two courses designed to help students with conditional offers from Stirling University meet the English Language requirement associated with their conditional offers: A three-month Certificate in English for University Study (EUS) course and a three-month Preparation for the Certificate in EUS course. Students with an unconditional offer from Stirling are also invited to attend our five-week Pre-sessional in EUS, which focuses on English for Academic Purposes and Study Skills.

• A deposit of £300 is payable upon application for any English language short course. • If you are unsure about English language short-course application procedures or how long students

should study for please email: [email protected] Please note: All CELT short course application forms should have the official stamp of the agency

on the front page. Invoices for commission must be sent to CELT direct. Admissions. When To Apply Students should apply at least 6 weeks before the course is due to start. If less than 6 weeks then please telephone or email the CELT office first to check if there are still places available (Tel. +44 1786 467934; Email: [email protected])

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http://www.celt.stir.ac.uk/




Application Procedures • Short course applications should be sent directly to CELT. • Complete applications should receive confirmation of a place within 2 or 3 weeks.

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• Should you have any enquiries regarding the status of the application then these should be directed to: [email protected]



6. Summary of Application Procedures

• Undergraduate UCAS applications should be sent to UCAS and an email sent to Student Recruitment and Admissions office

• Postgraduate applications should be sent to the Postgraduate Admissions Office

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• English language short course, pre-sessional and foundation applications should be sent to CELT


7. Entrance Requirements Undergraduate Programmes • English Language Qualifications:

• IELTS 6.0 or above (with 5.0 in each section) • TOEFL 550/213 or above

• Academic Qualifications: • a minimum of 3 passes at A-level (exceptionally two passes may be acceptable), generally of

grade C or better; • International Baccalaureates - overall score of 26-32 depending on the course; • The national equivalent of the above. See country-specific pages for various countries at

http://www.external.stir.ac.uk/international/country_info/index.php • 2nd year or, very exceptionally, 3rd year entry may be possible if the applicant has suitable

qualifications and/or experience. Contact [email protected] for details. CELT Courses • There are no minimum standards of English needed to enter the summer course and General English

language programmes. However, should a student be planning to undertake undergraduate or postgraduate study then it is vital that CELT are aware of this so they can advise on the correct course of study required.

• To enter the English for University Study Certificate programme students should:

• hold a conditional (or unconditional) offer of a place at the University • have checked with CELT that the proposed course of study is a sufficient length to allow them to

reach the required entry level for their undergraduate / postgraduate course. As a rough guide CELT estimates that it takes 10 weeks of full-time study to increase an IELTS score by 0.5

• All students must reach a satisfactory level of English in order to pass the English for University Study course and meet the conditions of the offer.

• It is very important that applicants / agents inform CELT and the appropriate Admissions Office if

the student intends to take a CELT course prior to beginning their academic study. Please Note: The language requirements which are set in all offer letters must be met in full before

a student may be registered. Postgraduate Programmes

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The following Taught Postgraduate courses are available for Academic Year 2006-07. The minimum English Language requirement is IELTS 6.0 (a minimum of 5.0 in each band) or TOEFL 550/213. Some courses may require IELTS 6.5, but please refer to the individual course page on the web to check details. Currently, all courses offered by the Faculty of Management have an IELTS requirement of 6.0. Please refer to the fee schedule at the end of this manual for fee information or see http://www.external.stir.ac.uk/postgrad/finance/index.php for fee and financial support information. TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE COURSE LIST See http://www.external.stir.ac.uk/postgrad/course_info/list.php#taught for detailed information

• Advanced Computing • Applied Social Research • Aquaculture • Aquatic Pathobiology • Aquatic Resource Development • Aquatic Veterinary Studies • Banking and Finance • Business and Management • Conflict and Cooperation (to be confirmed) • Criminology • Dementia Studies • Economics • Educational Research • English Studies • Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing • Environmental History • Environmental Management • European Studies in Substance Misuse • Finance • Gothic Imagination • Health Psychology • Historical Research • Housing Studies (full-time) • Housing Studies (part-time) • Humanities • Human Resource Management • Information Systems Management • Information Technology • Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship • International Business • Internet Technologies for E-business • Investment Analysis

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• Knowledge and Mind

http://www.external.stir.ac.uk/postgrad/finance/index.php


• Legal and Political Philosophy • Lifelong Learning • LLB Accelerated Graduate Programme (new for 2006) • LLM in Commercial Law (new for 2006) • Marketing • MBA • MBA Retailing by Distance Learning • Media Management • Media Research • Philosophy • Post-colonial Diasporas • Psychological Research Methods • Psychological Therapy in Primary Care • Public Relations • Public Service Management • Publishing Studies • Renaissance Studies • Retail Management • River Basin Management • School Leadership and Management (Scottish Qualification for Headship) • Social Services Management • Social Work Studies • Sports Studies • Sustainable Development • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages • Technology Enhanced Learning • (Management for) Tertiary Education • Tertiary Education with Teaching Qualification (Further Education) (TQFE) • Tourism Management

RESEARCH POSTGRADUATE DEGREES See http://www.external.stir.ac.uk/postgrad/course_info/list.php#taught for detailed information Research degrees are offered by the following Departments, Schools and Institutes:

• Department of Accounting, Finance and Law • Department of Applied Social Science • Institute of Aquaculture • School of Biological and Environmental Sciences • Department of Computing Science and Mathematics • Department of Economics • Institute of Education • Department of English Studies

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• Department of Film & Media Studies


• Department of History • School of Languages, Cultures and Religions • Department of Management & Organization • Department of Marketing • Department of Nursing and Midwifery • Department of Philosophy • Department of Politics • Department of Psychology • Department of Religious Studies

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• Department of Sports Studies


8. MSc Programme Assessment The following information is a guide to the type of assessment involved in some of the MSc programmes. It is not a definitive list of units available with in each of the Masters programmes and does not cover all MSc programmes.

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Course

Example of Unit Assignments (not all units studied may be listed) Sports Finance – 50% by exam; 25% newspaper column (1000 words), 25% group presentation / project Sport, Culture and Society - 2 x 5,000 word essays Sport Marketing - 50% exam; 50% group based report

MSc Sports Studies No. of Units studied - 8 Dissertation of 15,000 words Further details on course units at www.sports.stir.ac.uk

Sport, media and Culture - 50% exam, 50% 2 x 2,000 word essays

MSc Marketing No. of Units studied - 8 (5 core & 3 optional) Dissertation of 15,000 words Further details on course units at www.marketing.stir.ac.uk

The core units are mostly assessed by course work via group projects. Group projects include undertaking research projects for clients or reviewing literature and giving presentations. Coursework may take the form of research studies, essays, briefings, management reports, case analyses and presentations. Some assignments are individual e.g. writing a script for a mythical TV prog on recent changes in marketing Optional units nearly 100% exam

Retailing: Concepts, Role and Environment comprises an essay-based individual coursework Retail Strategy comprises an individual report-based coursework and a 'seen' case-study examination Retail Marketing comprises a group-based presentation plus an examination. Retailing Management and Applications comprises a group-based presentation, an individual report and an examination. Logistics and Channel Management comprises an examination only.

MSc Retail Management No of Units studied – 9 Dissertation of 15,000 words Further details on course units at www.marketing.stir.ac.uk

Retail Buying and Merchandising comprises a group-based presentation plus a group-based report.

MSc Public Relations No. of Units studied – 8 (7 core, 1 optional) Dissertation of 15,000 Further details on course units at www-fms.stir.ac.uk

One essay and exam per unit. To a smaller extent, students are assessed on the basis of group work assignments that involve a joint piece of research work which is then reported on in written and oral form


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MSc Media Management No. of Units studied 7 (4 core, 3 options) Dissertation of 15,000 Further details on course units at www-fms.stir.ac.uk

One essay and exam per unit. To a smaller extent, students are assessed on the basis of group work assignments that involve a joint piece of research work which is then reported on in written and oral form

MSc in Investment Analysis No. of Units studied 8 Dissertation of 10,000 Further details on course units at www.stir.ac.uk/accountancy/

Assessment is usually a mix of coursework and exam, but is primarily exam-based, with exams counting for a minimum of 60% to each module’s overall grade. The coursework often takes the form of an interim test (to give feedback on understanding) but some modules have an essay, or an investment report or a computer-based assignment.

MSc Finance No. of Units studied - 8 Dissertation of 10,000 words Further details on course units at http://www.stir.ac.uk/accountancy

Assessment is usually a mix of coursework and exam, but is primarily exam-based, with exams counting for a minimum of 60% to each module’s overall grade. The coursework often takes the form of an interim test (to give feedback on understanding) but some modules have an essay, or an investment report or a computer-based assignment. One Unit is assessed 100% by coursework, involving two presentations which summarise a recent academic journal paper. The presentations are graded and the students are also awarded marks for the write-up of their presentations. Additionally, some marks are also awarded for classroom contribution.

Economics for Banking and Finance – 20% test, 80% exam Banking and Financial Institutions - 20% test, 80% exam Quantitative Methods in Finance – 40% course work; 60% exam Corporate Finance - 20% test, 80% exam Money, Banking and the Economy - 20% test, 80% exam Financial Reporting - 20% test, 80% exam International Finance and Emerging Countries – 30% course work, 70% exam Modern Banking Theory and Practice – 30% course work, 70% exam Coursework consists of a seminar presentation (10% presentation, 20% handout) in small groups. Groups choose to be assessed on a group or individual basis. Issues in Corporate Finance I – 100% course work Issues in Corporate Finance II – 100% course work Security and Portfolio Analysis I - 20% test, 80% exam

MSc Banking & Finance No of units studied – 8 Dissertation of 10,000 words Security and Portfolio Analysis II - 20% test, 80% exam

http://www.stir.ac.uk/accountancy/

http://www.stir.ac.uk/accountancy


Further details on course units at www.economics.stir.ac.uk

International Corporate Finance - 20% test, 80% exam

MBA No. of Units studied – 12 (8 core and 4 elective) Dissertation of 15,000 words Further details on course units at www.stir.ac.uk/mba

3 units – 25% course work, 75% exam 4 units – 100% exam 6 units – 50% course work, 50% exam 6 units – 30% course work, 70% exam 1 unit – 10% presentation, 30% assignment, 60% exam 1 unit – 65% course work, 35% exam 2 units – 100% course work 1 unit – 50% group project, 30% assignment, 20% presentation

Note ‘No. of units’ indicates the number of units which students will study during the first two semesters of the MSc programme, (Sept-Dec and Feb-May). The dissertation is undertaken during the third semester (June – August). For some courses, dissertation preparation begins in January. It is not always necessary for students to remain at Stirling during June-Aug, while undertaking their dissertation

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9. Financial Information Tuition Fees Tuition fees are set each year and usually increase around 3% per year. For full information on tuition fees for courses, please refer to the fee schedule in the Appendix to this Manual. Scholarships Currently, there are a range of academic scholarships offered to students. Full details are available at http://www.external.stir.ac.uk/postgrad/finance/scholarships/scholarships.php These scholarships now include country-specific awards for students from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam and are worth £1,000 for the first year of study and £500 for subsequent years. Students do not need to apply for the country scholarships, a letter will be sent to them, via the agency, when they accept admission. Other, subject-based , scholarships are available in a number of departments such as Accountancy and Finance, Film and Media and other areas. How to Pay Fees (i) Undergraduate and Postgraduate • Fees can be paid either in one instalment immediately before the course begins, or in 3 instalments -

50% in September, and 25% in both November and January. • Payment can be made by the following methods:

• Bankers draft - this is the most common way for international students to pay fees. • Credit card - tuition fees can also be paid by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Euro card) but a 2.5%

charge is added. • Direct transfer to the University Bank showing the name of the student who it enrolling and their

course of study. The University does not currently charge a tuition fee deposit for its degree programmes, but many agencies will ask students to pay a deposit to the University in order to assist with visa application issues and this is highly recommended. For students who apply through an agency, such as your own, the minimum deposit which should be paid is 10% of the full tuition fee. This applies for session 2006-07. All other students who pay a deposit will need to pay a minimum of 50% of the tuition fee. A receipt will be issued for each payment.

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http://www.external.stir.ac.uk/postgrad/finance/scholarships/scholarships.php


From session 2007-08, all tuition fee deposits are likely to be a minimum of 50%. If a Bankers' Draft is used, it should be sent to: Student Recruitment and Admissions Service University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland, U.K The reference on the draft should be the student's name and student number. It is helpful if the student name, number and course are noted separately as well when sending the draft. Once the draft is received, it will be passed to our Cash Office and a receipt will be issued. Drafts should be made payable to the "University of Stirling". For bank transfers, please note the following bank details should be used: Payments should be made to the account of the "University of Stirling!

Bank: Bank of Scotland Address: 7 Munro Road, Stirling, FK7 7SY, Scotland, U.K. Sort Code: 80-91-29 Account No: 00891500 IBAN No: GB27 BOFS 8091 2900 8915 00 Swift Code: BOFSGB21128

Payments made this way must have a reference identifying the student name and number so that the payments may be correctly recorded. Again, a receipt will be issued. (ii) CELT Short Courses / Undergraduate Foundation Course • For all Short courses/ General English language courses and Pre-sessional courses, a deposit of £300

should be sent with the application form to secure the booking. • For the Foundation programme, a deposit of £150 will be requested when the student has met the

conditions of entry. • Deposits / final payments can be paid in the same way as undergraduate/postgraduate fees. Living Costs At Stirling living costs are below the UK average, and compare very favourably with London (see below). UK (average)1 Stirling London1

Living costs (Undergraduate) 5936 5500 7,300

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1 First Steps - British Council guide for international students, 2003/2004


Living costs (Postgraduate) 7908 6500 9,732 The average cost of some basic items at Stirling are included below: Item Cost University Accommodation £250 - £300 per month Food £25-40 per month Wine From £3 per bottle Beer From £1.50 per 500ml can Haircut From £6 T-shirts, underwear £5-£10 Shirts and tops, light sweaters, light shoes From £10 Jeans and casual trousers, heavier sweaters and shoes

From £20

Small electrical appliances (e.g. hairdryer, toaster)

From £15

Textbooks £10-£50 (although can be bought second hand for less)

Newspaper 30-75p Magazines 50p-£5 CDs £7-£15 Restaurant meal From £12 per head average

(drinks extra) Cinema ticket From £5 Bus Journey to London £35 typical return Train journey to London from £40 return Flight to London (from Edinburgh or Glasgow) from £50 return but budget

airlines can be cheaper = many £1 flights!

Bus from Stirling to Campus 75p - £1

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Part-time work • Overseas students are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week. • EU and UK nationals have no limit on weekly working hours. • In the past students have obtained jobs in restaurants, bars and shops with the hourly wage averaging

around £5 per hour. The minimum wage is a little over £4 per hour. • Students must not rely on income from part-time jobs to pay tuition fees or living expenses. • Postgraduate students studying taught Masters programmes may find it difficult to work more than 10

hours per week due to coursework commitments. • Students taking a research masters or a PhD may have the chance to assist with undergraduate

lectures/seminars or practical sessions and should contact the department regarding the opportunities available.

• The University has a Job Shop which advertises part-time vacancies and is linked to the job section in Stirling city - http://www.jobshop.stir.ac.uk/

Fresh Talent Initiative See http://www.external.stir.ac.uk/international/valuable_info/fresh-talent/index.php f The Fresh Talent Initiative enables graduates of Scottish Universities and Colleges (HND level and above) to apply to remain in Scotland for up to two years to seek or take up employment. At the end of the two years, those who have found work in Scotland and wish to remain can apply for permanent residence. Alternatively, the graduates may leave at any time during the two years if they wish to return home. The Initiative does NOT GUARANTEE that suitable work will be available and the graduates will have to compete with other graduates for those jobs which are available of course. The scheme is aimed at encouraging students to think about remaining permanently in Scotland to bring their skills and experience to this country.

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http://www.jobshop.stir.ac.uk/

http://www.external.stir.ac.uk/international/valuable_info/fresh-talent/index.php


10. The University Location & Background • Located in central Scotland - less than one hour from Edinburgh / Glasgow by road/rail • Provides easy access to all the Scottish cities and the Highlands. • One hour to London by plane from Edinburgh or Glasgow airports; • Easy access by plane from Edinburgh and Glasgow to other major UK and European cities such as

Manchester, Belfast, Paris, Amsterdam etc.; • University campus is 3 km from Stirling city centre (10 minutes by bus) • Stirling is a city of 40,000 people which is growing in size and is a major historic and commercial

centre; • Stirling city has the many of the large well-known shops and numerous entertainment and leisure

facilities which attract students and tourists alike; • Modern campus university built on site of 18th century Airthrey Castle and Airthrey Loch • Established in 1967 - purpose built campus with teaching and library buildings complemented by a

student centre and major Arts centre; • The last to be established of Scotland’s ‘old’ Universities • 9,000 students -

• 7,000 undergraduate students • 2,000 postgraduate students • 11% students from overseas • over 60 nationalities represented

Main Selling Points

• “Traditionally one of Scotland's top universities, Stirling's main campus is located in 310 acres of stunning countryside, on the shores of a loch. Hardly surprising, then, that the campus has been described by the police as one of the safest in Britain. Sports facilities here are first-rate, and the university has an excellent reputation for producing talented athletes. Of the 5,870 full-time undergraduates, 14% hail from the local area and the same proportion from outside the UK (including EU). Stirling was the first university in the UK to introduce the acclaimed semester system, with students benefiting from the flexibility of the modular structure. At 96.7%, the graduate employment rate here is the highest in Scotland.” Guardian University Guide 2006-07

• Ranked 1st in the UK for widening access to Higher Education, low drop out rates in

relation to high teaching and research standards

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• Ranked 41st in UK in Sunday Times Good University Guide, October 2005.


• Over half of Stirling’s departments are ranked top or equal top in Scotland for research Research Assessment Exercise 2001

• “There’s a lively feel to Stirling, as if everyone knows exactly where they’re going, although they’re

always prepared to take a detour for a coffee and a chat… The international students (from over 70 countries at any one time) add to general feeling of laidback, but energetic and cosmopolitan campus life.” – The PUSH Guides 2004

• ‘One of the more distinctive packages in British higher education’ – The Sunday Times

University Guide, 2001

• “With one of the most beautiful campuses in Britain and a strong teaching record …” – Sunday Times, 15 September 2002

• “The course programme is amongst the most innovative - traditional, but with an

original, vocational, twist.” – Sunday Times, 14 September 2003

• “It performs exceptionally well in teaching and research assessments” – The Scotsman 11 August 2004

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• “A premier-league university with a reputation for leading the way.” – the Virgin 2007 Alternative Guide to British Universities


Academic Structure (i) Undergraduate • The University operates a semester system - 2 × 15 week semesters per year

• Autumn semester - mid September - mid December • Spring semester - early February - end of May

• Students study 3 modules per semester and sit exams in each subject at the end of semester. • There are 10 weeks of formal teaching, with study weeks followed by 2 weeks of exams each

semester. • Except in some final year modules, there are no "end of year" final exams, courses are examined each

semester. • Assessment is varied

• Continuous assessment - most units are 50% course work (such as essays, presentations, group projects, practical work etc.)

• Examinations - most units have an exam worth 50% of the unit mark. • Course choices are extremely flexible - undergraduate students can choose their 3 units from any of

the 4 faculties, they are not restricted to one. • For example a student can apply to do a joint degree in Marketing and Psychology (Faculty of

Management; Faculty of Human Sciences) and choose Politics (Faculty of Arts) as their third subject.

• Students also have the freedom to change their major during the first year or two. • For example should the above student find they really enjoy Politics, they are able to change

their degree from Marketing and Psychology to Politics. (ii) Postgraduate • Taught postgraduate programmes -

• A full-time Masters degree is 1 year (12 months) in length and a PG diploma is 9 months. • 2 semesters of lectures, assignments and exams (Sept - May) - leading to the award of a

Postgraduate Diploma • A dissertation / research project during the summer (June-Aug.) for the award of a Masters • These dates vary slightly from course to course.

• Masters by research - • Usually 1-2 years in length • No formal lectures / classes • Emphasis on original and independent research • An academic member of staff from the University will supervise the research • A dissertation / thesis is produced at the end of the research

• PhD – • Usually 3-4 years in length (part-time can be 6-8 years) • No formal lectures / classes • Emphasis on original and independent research

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• An academic member of staff from the University will supervise the research


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• A dissertation / thesis is produced at the end of the research


Accommodation • All undergraduate students usually obtain University accommodation for their first year and last

year of studies. Postgraduate students are provided with accommodation if available. Most international students are housed in University accommodation.

• All University residences are self-catering (i.e. students must cook their own meals) and students share kitchen facilities

• Some en-suite facilities are available (i) Undergraduate • Students usually stay on campus in halls of residence or University flats / chalets. • Most rooms are single study bedrooms • Costs for a single room very from around £1850 for 37 weeks in a hall with shared bathroom and

kitchen facilities to £2500 for 37 weeks in an en-suite room. • Students will be sent accommodation forms in June/July/August before the course begins • There is no housing deposit required for international undergraduate students. More details are

available from our website http://www.studentaccommodation.stir.ac.uk/undergraduate/index.php (ii) Postgraduate • Students usually stay in University accommodation on the edge of campus or in Stirling city itself. • There are a variety of types of room including those with en-suite facilities. • Accommodation is usually let for 37 or 50 weeks and the cost varies accordingly. • Costs vary between £2,550 - £3,150 per year depending on the length of let and the type of room. • Accommodation application forms are sent out with the offer letter and early application is advised

to ensure a place is secured Accommodation can be full as early as June in the year of entry. • There are only a few family flats on campus (but only 3 with room to accommodate a couple with

more than one child) and early application is strongly advised. • More details are available from our website

http://www.studentaccommodation.stir.ac.uk/postgraduate/index.php • A deposit of £200 is required to secure accommodation offered. Deposits are non-refundable except

where Residential Services is unable to offer housing. Early application is advised to ensure the student is allocated a room and also ensures the greatest choice of accommodation (although the first choice cannot be guaranteed). We cannot give a guarantee that every applicant will be allocated University accommodation.

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All students who have specific dietary or other needs for reasons of health, religion or otherwise, should ensure that the relevant information is included in their applcation form to ensure that these are taken into


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account when housing allocations are made. No students can be released from their housing contracts for such reasons if the information was not provided in advance.


Campus Facilities

The campus has a good range of facilities and nothing is more than a 10 minute walk away

• Accommodation (Halls of residence, flats and chalets), many with social space, all with self-catering facilities and increasing numbers fully networked

• Teaching buildings (housing lecture theatres, classrooms, computer rooms and laboratories) • University administration • Shopping precinct with bank, post office, pharmacy, travel agent, supermarket and bookshop, plus

coffee bars, cafes and restaurant • Library • 24-hour computing facilities • Sports centre and sports pitches (50 metre swimming pool, fitness centre, indoor tennis centre, squash

court, games hall, golf range, par03 gold course and pitches for football, rugby, hockey and other sports; sports shop)

• 140-seat Cinema • Arts Centre with 500-seat theatre • Student’s Union with bars, meals service and meeting space • Student welfare and support services – http://www.stir.ac.uk/siss/ • Careers Centre and Job Shop to assist in finding part-time work

http://www.external.stir.ac.uk/students/campus_info/facilities/careers.php (i) Shopping The University has a number of shopping / administrative facilities in a central precinct within 5 minutes walk of the main accommodation and teaching buildings including: • Bank • Pharmacy • Post Office and Newsagent • Supermarket • Book shop • Travel agency (ii) Arts Centre • The MacRobert Arts Centre offers a wide range of films and live entertainment including theatre,

music, comedy and dance throughout the year. • 140 seat cinema • Completely modernised and upgraded arts theatre • Students can often buy tickets for half price.

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• More information is available at http://www.macrobert.stir.ac.uk/

http://www.stir.ac.uk/siss/

http://www.macrobert.stir.ac.uk/


(iii) Students Union • Organises a huge range of student clubs and societies for all students to join • International Students Society is very socially active • Manages many of the cafes and bars on campus • More information on clubs, societies and activities is available at –

http://www.external.stir.ac.uk/students/campus_info/susa/index.php (iv) Sports Centre The sports facilities are extremely diverse and include: • The Scottish National Indoor Tennis Centre • New 50m swimming pool (home to the National Swimming Academy) • Headquarters of the Scottish Institute of Sport • Fitness and weights suite • Nine-hole par 3 golf course • Golf driving range • Sports hall • Range of Outdoor and all-weather sports pitches • Loch for canoeing, angling

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• More information on the sports facilities can be found at http://www.sports-dev.stir.ac.uk/


11. Arrival Information - Travel From Edinburgh/Glasgow • It is easiest to fly directly into either Edinburgh or Glasgow International airport. Buses run from

Glasgow and Edinburgh airports to the local train stations where regular trains and buses run to Stirling.

• Flights to those airports are available from London’s main international airports, Heathrow and

Gatwick, and from international airports throughout Europe, so students will have a wide range of choice of airline companies they can use to reach Scotland.

• Some low-cost airlines fly from many UK and European destinations into Glasgow Prestwick airport,

which is about 30 miles from Glasgow. A train service links the airport to Glasgow Central railway station, where a shuttle bus will take passengers to Glasgow Queen Street railway station for the 35-minute journey to Stirling.

• It is around 35 minutes by car to Stirling from Edinburgh airport and around 70 minutes from

Glasgow International airport. Glasgow Prestwick airport is further away and students are best advised to fly to Edinburgh or to Glasgow International if they wish to use the start of semester airport collection service on the Saturday/Sunday at the start of each .semester.

• A taxi firm “Travel by Appointment” regularly picks up international students arriving at Edinburgh

or Glasgow International and offers very competitive rates. A travel booking form is at the back of this manual.

• Further information is available at www.stir.ac.uk/international and click on valuable info

*Airport Pickup*

• The University offers a free airport pick up service for students arriving at Edinburgh and Glasgow International airport the weekend before semester begins. Times available are restricted, however. Information will be placed on the University’s International web page www.external.stir.ac.uk/international/index.php

Students must book the airport collection online at least one week in advance to book a place on the bus. At times other than those offered, students who want a collection service must book through Travel By Appointment or a similar company and pay the relevant charge. From London

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• International flights usually arrive at either Heathrow or Gatwick airports in London.

http://www.stir.ac.uk/international


• It is easier and cheaper to book a connecting flight to Edinburgh or Glasgow International when the main ticket is booked. Arranging a flight on arrival in London is expensive. There are several low cost airlines flying to Edinburgh or Glasgow that can be booked in advance (contact details in useful contacts section).

• By rail, from Heathrow airport, students should take the underground to King’s Cross station. From

King’s Cross station there is a direct train to Edinburgh. There are some direct trains from King’s Cross to Stirling, but it is easy to change at Edinburgh and trains are frequent (at least every 30 mins). http://www.scotrail.co.uk/

• From Gatwick airport a train runs to Victoria station, and the underground then runs to King’s Cross

Station. More information can be found at http://www.thetrainline.com • A daily bus service runs from London’s Victoria Bus Station to Stirling Bus Station. More

information can be found at: http://www.gobycoach.com From Stirling City • Taxi is the easiest way to travel the 3km from the train and bus stations in Stirling to the University

campus. It should cost around 6GBP. • Taxis wait outside the train station (which is next to the bus station) • Students should ask the taxi driver to take them first to the place where they have been advised to

collect their keys, wait for them if the accommodation is any distance away, and then take them to their accommodation. If they do not know their accommodation details, they should ask to be taken to the University Cottrell Building (Queen’s Court entrance) and ask the driver to wait whilst making enquiries at the Reception Desk immediately inside the building. This desk is staffed 24 hours a day.

• The driver should then take the student and his/her luggage to the accommodation. Taxi drivers are

used to these requests and are usually very helpful. A 10% tip is appreciated. • Additional travel information is available on our website www.stir.ac.uk and click on getting here Arrival Information - Orientation / Induction • Induction programmes for all new international students are run during the first few days of autumn

semester. There is an international student information booth available during the first week of semester that provides valuable information about local facilities etc. and is staffed by current international students / international office staff.

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• Undergraduate students can attend a number of talks that are running throughout the week and cover information about registration procedures, upcoming activities, student support, facilities on campus and in Stirling etc.

http://www.thetrainline.com/

http://www.gobycoach.com/

http://www.stir.ac.uk/


• In autumn 2006, there will be a University-wide Postgraduate students orientation for the first time

and details will be made available during the summer months. However, postgraduate students should also receive information from their department or course director about induction/orientation sessions specific to their own programme. A specific support and welfare session is also run for international students during the first week of semester.

• All international students are invited to attend a welcome reception during the first week.

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During the following weeks there are also a number of specialist events for international students organised including a free bus tour of Stirling. The International Students Society organises many events throughout semester.


12. Invoicing for Commission Payment Commission Payment Representatives who have submitted the application for a student who has enrolled on a degree programme at the University and paid at least 50% of the relevant tuition fee are entitled to commission paid at the rate noted in the company’s contract. Companies which have not submitted the application, but subsequently have counselled a student who has enrolled are not entitled to commission under the terms of their contract. The purpose of this is to prevent companies poaching students from other legitimate agents. Invoices should be sent no earlier than three weeks after registration begins. This is to allow students time to become fully registered and to ensure that data is accurate. Invoices should be sent to the Recruitment Support Office, Student Recruitment and Admissions, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, Scotland, UK. They may be faxed or emailed but should always appear on company headed notepaper and have full payment details. Invoices should list the students for whom commission is being claimed. Each student’s Stirling number and course should be given. All invoices will be acknowledged by email. Payments may take a few weeks to process. •

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Please ensure that the invoice is accurate and that you only invoice for students whose application you submitted and whom you have counselled and who have your agency stamp on your application form and who are registered at Stirling.

Please ensure the tuition fees stated (and therefore the commission invoiced) is correct. You will be contacted if details are incorrect but invoices cannot be paid until all details are correct.

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Invoices must be issued in the financial year to which they refer (i.e. invoices for commission for students who attend in academic year 2007-08 must be received by 30th June 2009, prior to the end of the University’s financial year).


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13. Using the PG Online Application System In January 2007 we successfully launched our new Online Application System, and for Session 2007/8 we received 26% of our total postgraduate applications for taught and research study via the online application system. We would now like to invite our Overseas Agents and their applicants to use this online system for Postgraduate Applications to the University of Stirling. Ian Cockbain Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions Service OVERSEAS AGENCY APPLICATIONS How to apply using the Online Application System Access to the Online Application for Postgraduate study is simple via our website: www.stir.ac.uk Choose to click on –POSTGRADUATE COURSES (listed under QUICK LINKS) which will take you to the full list of postgraduate courses and you will see the ONLINE APPLICATION Link (bottom right of page) click on and you can

• choose from the list of courses available to start the online application. or

• Via the Course Details page For example

• Course Information Page –Advanced Computing and you will see the ONLINE APPLICATION Link (bottom right of page).

• click on and by choosing this option only one Course Choice Link will be available to start the online application.

The applicant then enters the online application system with a simple first step of creating their own user name and password then goes on to complete the online form with an opportunity to upload document attachments (for example: personal statement, scanned copy of transcript or references) before filling out the online form or choosing to send document attachments later by email or post. Applicants can choose to save an incomplete form, returning later using the user name and password created, to complete missing details and then submit. The online form is easy to complete and on submission an automatic confirmation email will be received. Applicants or Agency Staff on behalf of Applicants are instructed to include Agency details to ensure we have the correct contact details Submitting Agency Applications Online The first page of the online form, asks for the Applicants home address details, then includes a section for: Agency Code and Correspondence Address

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http://www.stir.ac.uk/


This is where we would ask you to complete your full Agency Details including inserting a unique Agency code which you will now find on our webpage: www.external.stir.ac.uk/international/university-representatives/index.php Each Overseas Agent has now been issued with a 5-digit code for example: Agency Application Code:50123. Agency Staff should assist their applicants with the online process, or complete the online form on behalf of their applicants, and all correspondence from us with continue to be with you –the agent –throughout the application process. Agency staff should ensure that they either scan and attach all supporting documents at the point of application or email/post these documents to us as soon as possible after submitting the online application. University of Stirling, Student Recruitment and Admissions Service Staff visiting Agency Offices from November onwards will be happy to train staff in how to use the online application system and we hope that by using this system we can:

• Reduce the need for printing paper application forms • Reduce the need for costly DHL postal applications • Speed up the application process • Ensure all Agency applications are recorded correctly for each Agency

Contact Information

• I am unable to access the online form? Email: [email protected]

• I need to confirm my Agency Code? Email: [email protected]

• Can I request training on your next visit to our Agency offices? Email: [email protected]

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http://www.external.stir.ac.uk/international/university-representatives/index.php




14. Useful Contacts / Websites UCAS E-mail: [email protected] http://www.ucas.ac.uk EducationUK http://www.educationuk.org EducationUK Scotland http://www.educationukscotland.org Foreign and Commonwealth Office – Visa information http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk Fresh Talent / Working and Living in Scotland http://www.scotlandistheplace.com Scholarships Information - UK http://www.scholarship-search.org.uk Teaching and Research Ratings http://www.rae.ac.uk/results/ http://www.qaa.ac.uk/revreps/acrev/scotintro.htm Scottish Tourist Board http://www.visitscotland.com Stirling Tourist Board http://www.visitscottishheartlands.com/ Train Routes and timetables http://www.thetrainline.com Scottish Citylink Buses http://www.citylink.co.uk/ EasyJet Airlines (low cost) http://www.easyjet.com Ryan Air (low cost) http://www.ryanair.com Country Specific Information

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www.stir.ac.uk/international/

http://www.visitscottishheartlands.com/

http://www.citylink.co.uk/

http://www.stir.ac.uk/international/


15. Application Cover Sheet Agency Name: ____________________________ Students Name: ___________________________ Course Applied for: ________________________ Please find enclosed the following: • Completed application form ______ • 2 references ______ • Copies of qualifications/certificates ______ • Academic Transcript ______ • English Language (IELTS/TOEFL) ______ • Study Plan (TESOL applicants) ______ • Research proposal/Personal statement ______ Comments:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please note: This sheet should be enclosed with EVERY application

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16. Airport Taxi Firm Bookings “Travel By Appointment” Booking Form Travel by Appointment offers, at a special price to Students, direct transport by car or 6 / 7 seater people carriers from Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport to Stirling University. On arrival at airports, students will be met inside the airport by driver holding a sign saying - “ STIRLING UNIVERSITY “ COST OF TRANSPORT

Edinburgh Airport to Stirling – approx, £ 40.00 Glasgow Airport to Stirling – approx. £ 44.00 To use this service please contact:

Travel By Appointment C/o 61 Tamfourhill Road Falkirk FK1 4RJ United Kingdom

Telephone; +44 1786 448 448 Fax No; +44 1324 633 746 Email; [email protected]

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Please Note; All correspondence and contact regarding travel arrangements must be made directly to Travel By Appointment and not to the course organizers. The University is in no way responsible for ensuring these bookings.



17. Climate

Looking at a map of the world, potential students often think that Scotland will be very cold in the winter, with a lot of snow and rain. However, while we would never pretend that we do not get our fair share of days with some rain, the chart below shows that Stirling is rarely very cold (and rarely very hot!), nor is it always raining, even in winter. We do not have details of snowfall, but in the last three winters, Stirling has only seen 2 days each winter with fresh snow falling. There are, of course, some areas in the Scottish Highlands which have more snow and offer winter skiing for students who wish to enjoy the sport. The average temperatures are only slightly lower than those for London, but Stirling boasts much cleaner air, with far less pollution than the major cities and it is worth students thinking about this – some students mistakenly have chosen universities in the south of England thinking they would be studying in a much warmer climate. We always recommend that students should have some good rainwear and wear layers of clothing rather than have heavy coats as this offers the best way to adapt to changing weather conditions here.

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WEATHER COMPARISONS

Avg. Max. Temp Ja

n Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Ann.Avg.

Aberdeen 6 6 8 10 13 15 17 18 15 12 8 6 11.2Beijing 1 6 12 20 26 30 31 20 26 18 10 3 16.9Boston 2 3 8 13 19 25 28 27 23 17 11 5 15.1Delhi 20 23 29 36 39 37 34 33 33 32 27 22 30.4Edinburgh Airport 6 7 8 11 13 16 18 19 16 13 9 6 11.8Guangzhou 18 18 21 26 29 31 32 32 31 29 25 20 26.0London 8 9 11 13 17 20 23 23 18 15 11 8 14.7Manchester 6 7 10 12 16 17 21 21 17 14 10 6 13.1Moscow -3 -3 1 12 16 22 23 21 15 8 0 -5 8.9Oslo -1 0 5 9 15 19 22 22 16 10 3 0 10.0Shanghai 7 8 12 18 24 26 31 31 27 22 16 10 19.3Singapore 30 31 31 31 32 31 31 31 31 31 31 30 30.9Stirling 7 8 11 13 17 20 21 21 18 13 9 7 13.8St. Petersburg -2 -3 1 10 14 21 23 21 15 8 1 2 9.3Taipei 18 17 21 25 28 32 33 33 30 26 23 20 25.5Tokyo 10 10 13 18 23 25 30 31 27 22 16 12 19.8Toronto 1 0 6 6 12 21 21 21 18 13 5 3 10.6Washington DC 6 8 14 19 25 30 31 31 27 21 15 8 19.6

Avg. Min. Temp Ja

n Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Ann.Avg.

Aberdeen 1 0 1 2 5 7 10 10 8 6 2 0 4.3Beijing -9 -6 0 7 12 18 22 20 14 7 -1 -6 6.5Boston -6 -5 0 5 10 15 18 18 14 8 4 -3 6.5Delhi 7 10 15 20 25 27 27 26 24 18 12 7 18.2Edinburgh Airport 1 1 1 3 5 8 10 10 8 6 3 0 4.7Guangzhou 10 10 14 19 22 24 25 25 23 20 15 11 18.2London 3 4 5 6 9 12 15 15 12 10 6 3 8.3Moscow -8 -10 -5 2 6 12 14 11 6 2 -5 -9 1.3


Oslo -6 -7 -3 0 6 10 13 13 7 3 -1 -5 2.5Shanghai 1 2 6 11 16 21 25 25 21 16 10 4 13.2Singapore 23 23 24 24 25 25 25 24 24 24 23 23 23.9Stirling 1 1 2 3 6 8 10 10 7 5 2 0 4.6St. Petersburg -8 -11 -7 0 3 9 12 10 5 2 -4 -9 0.2Taipei 12 12 15 18 21 24 25 25 23 21 18 16 19.2Tokyo 1 2 5 10 15 18 23 24 20 15 9 4 12.2Toronto -6 -7 -2 -1 5 13 14 15 11 6 0 -1 3.9Washington DC -3 -2 3 8 14 19 22 21 17 10 5 0 9.5

Days with +0.1 millimetres Rain

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Ann.Avg.

Aberdeen 15 13 16 15 13 14 14 13 13 16 15 12 14.1Beijing 0 0 2 4 6 9 10 9 6 4 1 0 4.3Boston 12 10 12 11 12 11 9 10 9 9 11 12 10.7Delhi 1 2 2 2 3 5 8 8 3 1 0 0 2.9Edinburgh Airport 15 14 14 15 13 13 13 13 12 15 14 11 13.5Guangzhou 6 9 12 12 12 13 13 14 8 5 4 4 9.3London 14 12 13 12 12 11 10 10 11 12 14 10 11.8Moscow 2 2 3 5 7 7 7 7 6 9 7 2 5.3Oslo 10 10 7 14 15 16 12 13 14 12 11 11 12.1Shanghai 7 6 9 8 7 10 7 8 5 6 6 5 7.0Singapore 10 10 11 13 11 12 9 12 10 13 14 11 11.3St. Petersburg 5 4 6 9 8 11 9 8 9 13 9 4 7.9Stirling 15 14 13 14 4 13 13 13 13 15 14 11 12.7Taipei 13 18 17 14 17 14 13 13 12 13 11 14 14.1Tokyo 5 5 9 9 9 11 9 9 11 9 7 3 8.0Washington DC 10 9 11 10 11 10 10 9 8 7 9 9 9.4

Source: ClimateZone 2004 Stirling figures are those for Bridge of Allan measured by the Dept. of Environmental Science

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http://www.stir.ac.uk/departments/naturalsciences/envsci.delete/climatelab/averages.htm

http://www.stir.ac.uk/departments/naturalsciences/envsci.delete/climatelab/averages.htm


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17. FEES FOR 2008-09 University of Stirling Student Recruitment and Admissions Service Tuition Fees – session 2008/09 Undergraduate Programmes Programme Overseas

students

B.A., B.Sc., B.Acc., LL.B. degrees (classroom-based subjects)

£9,100 Per annum (full-time)

B.A., B.Sc., B.Acc., LL.B. degrees (Other subjects *)


LL.B. (Accelerated Graduate Programme)


Non-graduating students (full-time)

£9,100 Per annum

Part-time studies and Nursing top-up degrees

£1,700 Per module

* The higher rate applies to the following subject areas which are not class-room based Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences Biological Sciences Computing Science Environmental Sciences Freshwater Science Nursing and Midwifery Psychology Postgraduate Research Programmes and Professional Doctorates

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Full-time

Full-time fee payable for three years, thereafter an annual ‘registration-only’ fee

Degree of Ph.D.

Part-time

Part-time fee payable for six years, thereafter an annual ‘registration-only’ fee

Full-time

Full-time fee payable for two years, thereafter an annual ‘registration-only’ fee

Degree of M.Phil.

Part-time Part-time fee payable for four years, thereafter an


annual ‘registration-only’ fee

Fees payable per annum Ph.D. and M.Phil. degrees Overseas

students

Institute of Aquaculture £13,400 £6,700

Full-time Part-time

School of Biological & Environmental Sciences

£11,900 £5,950

Full-time Part-time

Computing Science £10,800 £5,400

Full-time Part-time

Other subjects and departments £9,100 £4,600

Full-time Part-time

Registration-only fee (following normal period of full-time or part-time registration)

£85

Thesis submission fee £140 £110

Ph.D. M.Phil.

The thesis submission fee is payable by staff members on first submission and by all those submitting a thesis for re-examination. Fees for Professional Doctorates Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Doctor of Nursing (D.N.) Doctor of Midwifery (D.M.) Doctor of Applied Social Research (D.A.S.R.)

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Professional Doctorates

EU students

Overseas students


Doctor of Education

Full course fee Modular fees (per module) EDUP01 to EDUP04 Ed.D. thesis EDUP05 M.Sc. dissertation EDUP06

£9,850

£860 £6,410 £1,360

£27,200

£2,400 £17,800 £3,900

Doctor of Nursing and Doctor of Midwifery

Full course fee Modular fees (per module) NURPD1 to NURPD3 Module NURPD4 Doctoral thesis NURPD5 Master’s dissertation NURPM1

£11,900

£860 £1720 £7,600 £1,300

Doctor of Applied Social Research

Full course fees for professional routes: Dementia Studies Community Care Social Services Management Adv. Soc. Wk Stds in Crim. Justice Housing Studies Drug & Alcohol Studies Modular fees (per module) Core modules ASRP01 to ASRP07 Professional modules (per module) Dementia Studies Community Care Social Services Management Adv. Soc. Wk Stds in Crim. Justice Housing Studies Drug & Alcohol Studies Doctoral thesis Master’s dissertation

£9,560

£11510 £10,010 £10,520 £9560

£280

£800

£1,450 £950 £560 £800

£5,200 £880

£20,900

£25,100 £21,000

£770

£1,650

£1,550 £1,650

£10,650 £1,850

Postgraduate Taught Programmes Full course fees for Master’s Degrees – unless indicated otherwise

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Department Programme Overseas


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Accounting & Finance

Finance Internat. Accounting & Finance Investment Analysis

£9500 £9500 £9500

Applied Social Research

£9200

Criminology

£9200

Dementia Studies £8900 £1145

For full course Per module

European Substance Misuse

€1200 Certificate programme

Housing Studies Social Work Studies

£9200 Per annum for two years

Applied Social Science

Advanced Studies in Management of Social Welfare Organisations

£9200

Aquatic Pathobiology Aquatic Veterinary Studies

£14700 £14700

Aquaculture

Aquaculture

£14400

Aquatic Resource Development (only offered in Bangladesh)

tbc

Sustainable Aquaculture

tbc

Environmental Management River Basin Management

£11400 £11400

Biological & Environmental Sciences

Sustainable Development

£12400

Information Technology

£9900 Computing Science & Mathematics

Internet Technologies for eBusiness Advanced Computing

£9900

£9900

Economics Banking and Finance

£9500

Educational Research £9200 £1600

For full course Per module (30 credits)

Lifelong Learning Management for Tertiary Education Technology Enhanced Learning

£1100 £1100

£1100

Per module (20 credits)

Professional Enquiry in Education (M.Ed.)

£1400 Per module

Education

Professional Enquiry in Education (M.Sc.)

£1600 Per module


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TESOL

£9200

Teaching Qualification (FE)

£1700 Per module (15 credits)

English Studies Gothic Imagination Postcolonial Diasporas Textual Culture (M.Res.)

£9200 £9200 £9200 £9200

International Publishing Management

£10250

£9950

Feb 08 intake only

English Studies

Publishing Studies

£9300

Media Research £9300 Certificate in Public Relations (online)

tbc Not available vefore Feb08 at earliest

Media Management Public Relations

£9300 £9300

Film & Media Studies

Media Management (online) Public Relations (on-line)

£8800 £8800

Environmental History

£10000 History

Historical Research

£9200

Law LL.M. Commercial Law

£8200

Human Resource Management Information Systems Man. Innovation, Commercialisation & Entrepreneurship (ICE) Management (M.Sc.)

£9400 £9400

£9400 £9400

International Business

£10000

M.B.A.

£13100

M.B.A. Flexible learning

£13100

Management

M.B.A. (Entr & Bus Venturing)

£8700

Marketing Retail Management Tourism Management Tourism Marketing

£10100 £10100 £10100 £10100

M.B.A. (Retailing)

£12600

Marketing

M.B.A. (Retailing) – Singapore

tbc (Fee to be confirmed)

Modern Languages

M.Litt in Global Cinema M.Litt in Hermeneutics

£9200 £9200


Cultures and Religions

Nursing and Midwifery

Enhanced Cancer Care Practice Enhanced Palliative Care Practice Care Practice of Long Term Conditions

£1450 £2700 £5450 £9200

N/A

Per module Pg Cert Pg Dip MSc Per stand-alone module

Philosophy Knowledge and Mind Legal & Political Philosophy

£9200

Politics International Conflict and Cooperation

£8900

Sports Studies Sports Studies

£9800

Other Humanities (M.Res.)

£9200

Note: Differential fees are charged for Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas. tbc: Standard rate to be confirmed in spring 2008.

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