2018-2019 Stirling Applicants

Thank you! I applied three weeks ago yesterday! Have you also applied to law?

I have applied to law at Stirling, Molly! Maybe we’ll both end up on the same course! Is it BA or LLB?

Yeah, Stirling or Edinburgh are my first choices but I’m really struggling to choose between them. Aberdeen is a bit far from home for me, I want to move away but I think Aberdeen is just a bit too far if you get me! Congratulations on your offers though! I’m hoping for the best. How long did it take for the Unis to get back to you after applying?

Edinburgh is my first choice but I’m not sure I’ll get in there! I know of some people who already have law offers so I’m kind of losing hope Aberdeen is lovely but is definitely quite far away! Thanks v much, I’m sure you’ll hear back soon! I applied on the 5th of Nov, had two offers on the 12th and one yesterday, the 29th!

Hi!

I studied Computing Science at undergraduate [BSc(hons)] at the University of Stirling, then completed my postgradaute MSc Computing Science there too. During both degrees, I worked as a lab demonstrator for the division for the younger years' lab classes. Some anecdotal thoughts:

- Computing at Stirling is superb - certainly from my 5+ years experience of being there. The support network of staff is excellent, and the modules are really interesting. The syllabus is fairly varied. There's a focus on Object Oriented Programming, but we do get taught other paradigms too. Towards the end, there's exposure to modules on AI, Data Analytics, Cyber-Security and so on.

- There are plenty of labs, and they have people on hand to help where appropriate. There's a nice balance of coursework vs exams.

- The predominant language taught is Java.

- During dissertation phase, there's a great system in place with freedom of supervision and project choice.

- During the summer break between your penultimate and final years, there is the opportunity to take a summer placement with a business - do this, it's worth its weight in gold gaining valuable experience for your CV.

Feel free to ask any specific questions.

Hi! Just saw this. Yesterday I recieved an unconditional offer from Stirling! Thank you for your reply! Soooo glad to hear that the main language is java, I've pretty much only been doing java for the past 4 years. How is the employability for Stirling graduates with a bachelor's in CS?

Name/Username: Lewis Watson
Course(s) Applied for: BSc Computer Science
Other Unis Applied to: Edinburgh, Stirling, Heriot-Watt, Dundee, Napier(Offer)
Anything Else: Applied before Christmas break so hoping for offers in the next couple of weeks Really hoping for an offer!

Hi! I'm applying to Stirling for English studies and history. So excited! Haven't got an offer yet though, so fingers crossed. I am also applying to Northumbria, Nottingham Trent, Portsmouth and Sussex.

Anyone know what social life is like at Stirling though? Nightlife?