Master of Science [M.Sc] [Aquatic Veterinary Studies] From University of Stirling

The programme details of this course are provided by: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.School of English: The School of English enjoys an international reputation as a centre for both academic research and literary creativity. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008), the School had 70% of its research and writing rated as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'. The School's richest inheritance, however, is its collegiality: we pride ourselves on our friendliness, and on our common enthusiasm for great literature.

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 focus on the close study of texts in original languages and to engage with of literature from Beowulf to the present day. There is a wide variety of specialist topics for you to pursue including the study of extra-biblical texts, or the historical development of Ancient Israel, literature and law; literature and ecology; Renaissance sexualities; literature and gender; speeches and speech-writing; creative writing; science fiction; 1940s writing. It may be possible to spend a semester or year studying abroad as part of this degree programme.