Master of Research [M.Res] [Health Research (Online)] From University of Stirling

The programme details of this course are provided by:School of Classics: The School of Classics is one of the most vibrant Classics departments in the UK, offering innovative courses at all levels. Our permanent teaching staff, experts in their fields, offer teaching based on cutting-edge research across the full breadth of Greek and Roman culture. The quality and reputation of our research have been recognised by consistently high performance in the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008): in the last exercise, 60% of our research was rated 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'.School of Divinity: The School of Divinity has an internationally renowned staff and an outstanding reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. It regularly ranks among the very top departments in the UK in both, and is the best department nationally in Religious Studies in Theology in The Guardian University Guide (2013), achieving a perfect score of 100% in student satisfaction. A centre of cutting-edge research in biblical and theological studies, it offers innovative programmes and a highly supportive environment for learning, with a close-knit college community and outstanding opportunities to pursue the exciting task of exploring theological questions in the contemporary world.

Distinctive features of this course

As a Joint Honours degree student you will study both subjects equally offering you a wide choice of options within subjects. You will be able to begin the language from scratch, and focus on the close study of texts in original languages. There is a wide variety of specialist topics for you to choose from including of authors, literary genres and cultural themes from the archaic to the imperial period, the study of extra-biblical texts, or the historical development of Ancient Israel. It may be possible to spend a semester or year studying abroad as part of this degree programme.