We’re a leading Faculty of Social Sciences and our rankings reflect this across our subject areas. We're ranked in the top 5 for Social Work in Scotland and 3rd in Scotland for Sociology (The Guardian University Guide 2020). We're also in the top 10 in the UK for Education (The Complete University Guide 2019).
Our research provides us with an opportunity to have a significant and positive impact on people's lives. From international research on dementia, to contributions to teaching and social work practises, our work makes a difference.
As an integrated multi-disciplinary group, our research and teaching covers: Dementia, Education, Housing, Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology, and Social Work. Our dynamic group of around 70 academic staff and researchers, are committed to producing research that makes a positive social impact around the world.
With a diverse range of globally recognised courses, we’ll help you to be the difference in your chosen career. All of our social science courses are taught by lecturers who are experts in their fields.
Our degrees stand out and include courses that provide outstanding professional development, including our Primary and Secondary Education undergraduate degrees. They both allow you to gain confidence in teaching over four years, as well as studying your chosen subject specialism at the same time.
We deliver many courses that facilitate opportunities for you to gain widespread practical experience, promote postgraduate research, and allow you to achieve your ambitions.
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The Guardian university Guide 2020
for Criminology
The Guardian University Guide 2018
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A University of Stirling Professor has become the first recipient from Scotland to be awarded the prestigious John Nisbet Fellowship.
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