History and Philosophy, BA (Hons)

To understand the modern world, exploring historical patterns is essential. At the University of Stirling, our History degree provides an innovative approach to key events and periods across societies, including Scottish, British, European, American, and African histories. It covers diverse areas like political, social, cultural, gender, race, computer, and environmental history. Our faculty, ranked in the top 15 UK universities for research impact and third in Scotland for outputs (Research Excellence Framework 2021), delivers expertise that fosters critical skills, allowing students to specialize and combine studies with fields like journalism, teaching, politics, or sociology.Philosophy at Stirling addresses profound questions about the mind, free will, and knowledge. Our BA program builds critical reasoning and explores topics such as metaphysics, moral philosophy, and environmental ethics. Through varied modules and expert-led teaching, students gain insights into human nature, language, morality, politics, art, science, and logic in a supportive environment with high satisfaction and an active society, enhancing employability skills.