Semester in Stirling, housed at the University of Stirling, blends the best of Scotland's internationally respected educational heritage with the philosophy and structures of the American liberal arts system. The University has been ranked among the top British universities for teaching and career placement, so you can be sure that your courses will be challenging and practical. Classes, aka “modules,” are offered in the following academic areas: Business, Natural and Health Sciences, Humanities, Communication and Media, Computer Science, and Education.
GPA Required: 3.0. If you find your GPA is lower than the requirement, do not despair! Use the "Contact An Advisor" button on this page or call us to let us know your situation. We'll do all we can to find the right program for you.
How to choose your courses
Now for the fun part! As part of the application process you will be required to complete the CISabroad Course Selection Worksheet found in the CISabroad Application Page. The following instructions will guide you through the steps of choosing your courses.
Course load: 3 classes (approx. 15 US credits)
Course approval: It is best to get 7–8 classes approved before you go abroad. This way you will have plenty of classes to choose from and some flexibility in setting up your schedule. You should also consider filling your elective requirements.
Class descriptions and catalog:
Please click here to view the course guide.
Timetables: Available on the subject listing.
Helpful information
The first 3 characters of the module code indicate the department, and the second 3, the course itself. When a code ends in a 1 or a 2, the module is generally offered in semester 1 or 2 of the Stirling degree program (first-year courses); a 3 or a 4 indicates semester 3 or semester 4 (second-year course); and so on. If the code ends in a letter, the module is almost always available only to students in semesters 4–8 of the degree program who have a strong academic background in the subject.
Please note that unless you are in your Freshman year in college, you may take only one Level 8 (First Year) module during your semester at Stirling.