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Your welcome week checklist

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This is it: you’ve put in the work, secured an offer and it’s almost time to join us here at the University of Stirling. We’re so excited to welcome you onto campus, and we want to do our best to help you make the most of your first weeks at Stirling. That’s why we’ve put

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My study abroad experience: Rachel McGrath

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“It gave me a whole new mindset – I felt like I could achieve anything.” We caught up with third-year Criminology and Sociology student Rachel to hear all about her experience studying abroad. She talks about what motivated her to go, how she navigated the challenges of settling in, the confidence she gained along the

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Changed your mind? How to get the course you want 

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The UCAS deadline for applying to university for 2025 entry closed in January. So you have probably completed and submitted your application. But are you having second thoughts about your course choice?   If so – don’t panic! It’s not too late to change your mind and apply for another course.   This blog will tell you

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My study abroad experience: Logan Howarth

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“It was like living a dream for four months straight”. We caught up with fourth-year History student Logan Howarth to hear all about his experience studying abroad. He shares what inspired him to take the leap, how he settled into life overseas, the highlights of his time away, and his advice for other students thinking

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Clearing 2025 advice for mature students

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At the University of Stirling we welcome applications through UCAS Clearing from all 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 after school

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UCAS Extra vs Clearing – What’s the difference?

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The UCAS deadline for September 2025 entry has now passed, but don’t worry! If you want to start your studies this September, then two potential routes are still open to you: UCAS Extra and Clearing. But what are they? And what’s the difference between the two? What is UCAS Extra? UCAS Extra is an extra

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