Improve understanding and support for autistic people At least 1 in 100 children the world are autistic (source: WHO Nov 2023). Statistics from the Scottish Government suggest 3.6% of children
Between 2015 and 2050 the proportion of the world's population over 60 years-old will grow from 12% to 22% (source: World Health Organisation 2024). Countries face major challenges to ensure their
Study crime, justice and rehabilitation with our highly-rated Criminology Masters. With increasing awareness of crime prevention and criminal justice reform, there is a growing demand for
The social sciences and humanities services market is growing. There is an increased need for research-led policy responses to social challenges. (source: The Business Research Company, Jan 2025).
The UK housing sector needs qualified housing professionals to address a range of challenges. They include a significant housing shortage, rising homelessness, and changes in legislation, such as the
The University of Stirling is ranked first in Scotland and Top 5 in the UK for Criminology (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023). Our world-class teaching is underpinned by leading-edge
In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, Stirling ranked 3rd in Scotland and top 25 in the UK for Social Work and Social Policy research – with 100% of our research environment and 88% of
The number of people in the UK with dementia is expected to increase to 1.4 million by 2040 (alzheimers.org.uk). Globally, the number of people living with dementia is expected to reach 78 million by
The growing need to understand human behaviour, identify societal problems, and find their solutions is driving the global social sciences and humanities services market. It’s expected to grow to £87
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