BA Scottish History
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 21%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 79%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 81%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 12%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Scottish History at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA Scottish History at University of Stirling do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Scottish History at University of Stirling?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Scottish History at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Does BA Scottish History at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Scottish History at University of Stirling?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.