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My First Year – Emily Snowling [STUDENT BLOG]

In this blog BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology student, Emily Snowling, reflects on her experiences as a first-year student at the University of Stirling. 430 miles, and a nine-hour car drive from South London later I had arrived at my new home in Stirling.  I remember the feeling of getting my key, going up to my room, opening

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How to make the most of Virtual Undergraduate Open Day

We might be living in uncertain times, but this shouldn’t stop you from getting started on a brand-new adventure at uni.  There are loads of amazing universities and colleges to choose from, and so in order to narrow down your top choices it’s always best to go to an open day event to get a

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Graduate stories – Kenice Wong

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Hear from UofStirling alumni Kenice Wong who graduated in 1999 and is now a registered English teacher in her home country of Hong Kong.

How does Clearing work?

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Clearing is a part of the UCAS application process that helps to match applicants with UK university places that haven’t been filled yet.

Mature Students – Clearing Advice 2020

At the University of Stirling we welcome applications through UCAS Clearing from all types of students, including mature students. Clearing is not just for school leavers who didn’t achieve the results they needed or changed their mind. Mature students are classed by UCAS as anyone over the age of 21 who didn’t go to university

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Postgraduate Clearing 2020

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Are you looking to get a place on a Masters degree course? You may have heard of a quick and simple way to obtain last-minute degree places called UCAS Clearing. However, the Clearing process only applies to those who are on the hunt for undergraduate places – postgraduate Clearing isn’t really a thing. But don’t

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Clearing 2020 – Deadlines and timings

Let’s face it: 2020 has been a great example of how things can change overnight – and when Results Day rolls around in August, you might not end up getting the results you were hoping for. Our best is advice is not to panic. You may still be able to secure a place on another

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