Study Abroad in Scotland at the University of Stirling

  Scotland

Stirling

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall, Summer, Spring Semesters

Description: Stirling: Stirling is a beautiful and historic city that once was the ancient seat of the Scottish crown. Dominated by the famous Stirling Castle, the city boasts an attractive blend of modern shopping and leisure facilities and historic architecture. With convenient access to Scotlands railway and bus systems, Glasgow and Edinburgh are within easy travel distance, as are Scotlands major cities and the Scottish Highlands. The beautifully landscaped 310-acre campus is designed around a central loch (lake) and has been described by the Guardian as some of the most beautiful campus scenery in the world. Students enjoy some of Scotlands best sports facilities, an on-campus-shopping precinct and cinema complex.

Academics: The University of Stirling was opened in 1967 on a brand new campus built on the estate of the 18th century Airthrey Castle. Currently approximately 9,000 students are enrolled. The 2006 Times Higher Education Supplement ranked the University of Stirling in the top 10 in UK for the best student experience, whilst the International Student Barometer, 2007, voted Stirling 1st in the UK for a 'good place to be'. The University has some of the finest sports facilities on a single site in the country, including its own golf course and golf academy, a state-of-the-art fitness center and appropriate arenas for all the major indoor and outdoor sports. With 14% of its students coming from overseas and more than 85 nations represented on its campus, the University of Stirling is a truly international institution. It consistently receives high ratings for teaching and research and has over thirty years experience of study abroad.

Student Life: Students can pick from a variety of university accommodations, including on campus residence halls or chalets, or rooms in flats on or off campus, all of which are without board. There are approximately 2,300 residential places on campus and the centrally situated facilities encourage a strong community feel. Students have much to occupy their time outside of the classroom. Student life takes many different shapes through student clubs, outstanding sport facilities, on campus stores, bars, cafes, and other social facilities. Modern computer labs with email/internet access are available to students at all times.

Student Services: The University of Stirling provides very comprehensive student services and student support. Students can make use of the free Glasgow and Edinburgh airport pickup service and the onsite orientation program at the start of each semester. A detailed Welcome Pack gives students information about student services. The International and Study Abroad Office provides information about a variety of tours (from half day to week-long) to attractive destinations all over Scotland, such as St. Andrews, Loch Lomond and the Isle of Skye. These are organized by an on-campus travel agency and additional charges will apply. Advisors counsel students who have academic questions. Many excellent services and amenities are available on campus including a four-floor library, 24/7 computer labs, laundry facilities, 50 meter swimming pool, state of the art fitness center, six indoor tennis courts, outdoor sports facilities, an arts center, shops, a post office, a movie theater, a travel agent and 70+ clubs and societies.

Housing: University accommodations are available on-campus within a short walk from all teaching facilities or off-campus in Stirling city which is readily accessed by regular bus services. The University of Stirling guarantees to house all study abroad students who apply on time in single study bedrooms for the duration of their program. There is no guarantee that this housing will be on-campus.   Most housing has Internet access in the rooms.

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Semester Program Details

Course Offerings: The academic terms are based on the U.S. semester schedule, which permits ease of credit transfer. CCIS students take three courses during the semester for fifteen U.S. college credits.

Semester courses are available in the following subjects with full course catalogue available on-line.

Program Dates:
Fall: September 14-December 21, 2009
Spring: February 15 -June 5, 2010
Note: Both Fall and Spring semesters include a 1-week mid-semester break

Application Deadline(s):
Fall semester (September December): March 15
Spring semester (February May): October 15

Eligibility Requirements:
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
Minimum of 15 college credits
Minimum age of 18

*Costs:
$7,790 / per semester

Fees are subject change due to exchange rate.

Costs included: instructional costs abroad, fees, orientation, field trips, sickness and accident insurance, and airport pickup

Costs not included: Airfare ($1,000 approx.), accommodations ($2,600 approx.), personal expenses, textbooks ($150 approx.), and meals
Summer Programs at Stirling

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Summer Program Details

Course Offerings: Students can take two, three, or four courses over a four or eight week block.

Block One Modules:
    * Green Politics - Theory & Practice
    * Scottish History - The Covenanters
    * Marketing in a European Context
    * Creative Writing 1 - Giving Voice
    * Issues in Moral Philosophy
    * Scotland on the Screen

Block Two Modules:
    * International Relations
    * Scottish Environmental History
    * Marketing in a European Context
    * Scottish History - The Jacobites
    * Witchcraft in Early Modern Scotland
    * Creative Writing 2 - Human Spaces
    * Sports Management and Culture: A European Perspective
    * Religion and Conflict
    * Classics of World Cinema

Program Dates:
Block 1:   June 13 - July 11, 2009
Block 2:   July 11 - August 8, 2009

Application Deadline(s):
April 1, 2009

Eligibility Requirements:
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
Minimum of 15 college credits
Minimum age of 18

*Costs:
Block 1 or 2, 6 Credits: $3585
Block 1 & 2,   9 Credits: $5870
Block 1 & 2, 12 Credits: $6995

Costs Included: Instructional costs abroad, fees, accommodation, orientation, field trips, sickness and accident insurance, and airport pickup.

Costs Not Included: Airfare (Approx. $1000), personal expenses, textbooks ($150 approx.), and meals.

* All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.*

Highlights: Alumini Feedback:

"Studying abroad has been, and probably will remain, one of the best experiences of my college years. I made friends with people from around the world, sampled a variety of activities/foods that I don't have the opportunity of trying at home (anybody ever heard of haggis?), and learned the culture and lifestyle of another nation. It was truly an experience of a lifetime!" - Devin Nelson

"Everybody who has the ability to study abroad should study abroad, it will change your life in more ways than you yourself ever thought possible." - Elyse Vautrin

"My time at Stirling U. was completely life changing. I have never been in a place so beautiful that every morning on my way to class my breath was taken away. It was an experience that I will never forget and never want to either!" - Laura Nywening

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 7,790

*Fees are subject change due to exchange rate.*

Experience Required: yes

Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale; Minimum of 15 college credits; Minimum age of 18

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Scotland Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application