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Return to Study after a Break – Here’s How

Return to study - a female student studying with books and notepads.

Readying yourself for return to study isn’t easy. It can be hard to rewire your brain from working or family life back into study mode – particularly if you’ve had a break from the books since undergraduate life. Here are a few tips to help ease that transition. Consider how you’ll study Deciding on how

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The 5 best reasons to study in Scotland [STUDENT BLOG]

King's Park in Stirling with sunset

Whether you’re Scottish born and bred, living here temporarily or just visiting, there’s plenty to love about our wee country. From its physical attractions and rich history to its culinary and cultural gifts, there’s plenty on offer to make anyone love living here. The Scottish landscape It’s no secret that the further North you go in

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Clearing for Teachers: What You Need to Know

The UCAS Clearing process can be stressful for students – and Clearing for teachers can be just as stressful. Be ready with our super quick guide. Make plans for you & students Plans can change rapidly on Results Day, so it’s worth bearing in mind the power of a good strategy. Make sure your students

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Results Day 2018: What’s Your Action Plan?

Results Day is almost upon us. First thing: don’t worry. Whatever happens with your exam results, there’s a potential solution (and our Clearing & Exams Helpline staff can give you specialist, impartial admissions advice). Do your research The key to your strategy is research. Read up on our Clearing guide and know what to expect

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UCAS Clearing 2018 Dictionary

A dictionary, which is good for clearing up any misconceptions.

To help you get your head around the UCAS Clearing 2018 process, and what it all means, we’ve put together a handy glossary of frequently-used terms, so that you’re ready to discuss your options with us when you get your exam results. Adjustment If your grades are better than predicted, you may be able to

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A Quick Guide to Clearing 2018 for Students and Parents

Students drinking coffee at Underground, Stirling Students' Union.

With exam results day looming, we’ve created this quick guide to Clearing 2018 – including FAQs – for students and parents. If you didn’t get the exam results you were hoping for – or if you did better than you thought you would – Clearing and Adjustment gives you the opportunity to secure a place at

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How to Make the Most of University Open Days

Do you want to learn more about the University of Stirling? We’d love to show you around. Register for our next Open Day on 17 September 2022. Even if you can’t attend Open Day, we’ve got loads of other visiting opportunities you can sign up for. Make sure you share your Open Day snaps using #StirOpenDay!

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