Department of History
Applicants - Undergraduates
Why History?
History is the study of the past, of people through time, of their institutions and how they have changed.
It is concerned with how different social, political, and economic systems emerge, develop, and change over time, as well as the ideas, theories, and cultural values which have promoted or discouraged change. The study of history broadens the mind, stimulates the critical faculties, and encourages the development of a range of transferable skills, including the ability to articulate arguments, and to work effectively individually or as part of a team. Researching for essays, seminar papers and dissertations, as well as preparing for examinations, develops analytical, investigational and organisational skills, all of which are invaluable in the modern workplace.
Why Stirling?
The History Department at Stirling offer a broad range of expertise, enabling students to select from diverse aspects of British, Scottish, European, African, American, and Environmental history.
Studying history at Stirling helps students to make sense of the making of the modern world, of change and progress over time, and to learn more about the historian's craft. Students are encouraged to evaluate historical interpretations and examine primary source material. They are immersed in longstanding questions that have fascinated and challenged us for generations, exposed to new literature and novel interpretations, and invited to formulate their own perspectives and syntheses. If these kinds of questions intrigue you, then History at Stirling has something to offer.
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