- Introduction to the history of Archaeology
- Stirling’s Geography and its influence on Scottish History
- Romans and Celts
- Wars of Independence
- Stewarts: From Peak to Trough
- Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites
- Field trip to Old Town Cemetry (Sunday morning trip – 3 hours)
- Field Trip Excavation of Stirling Castle Midden (Sunday morning trip 3-4 hours)
Digging Stirling - An Introduction to Archaeology & History of Stirling - Evening
An introduction to archaeological techniques and practices in the context of the history of Stirling.
Stirling sits at the lowest crossing point of the Forth, if you don’t control Stirling you can’t control Scotland. Every major event in Scottish history impacts or is impacted by Stirling.
Learn about our earliest ancestors, Romans and Picts, Vikings and Angles, Kings and Queen, heroes and villains and much, much more!
Explore Scotland’s former capital and understand the best preserved medieval city in Scotland!
This exciting course also includes a live dig.
This course is suitable for applicants aged 16 or over.
- No formal entry requirements
Course places are only secured after payment/funding has been arranged.
As per the College Tuition Fees and Refund Policy, tuition fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances. Refer to our Tuition Fee Refund and Withdrawal Procedure on the College website.
Student Paying
Fees of less than £150 must be paid in full. Payment by instalment is available, provided the course fee is £150 or greater. You can access a direct debit form here.
Instalments must be paid via direct debit over a 4-month period and an initial 30% deposit is required in order to secure your place. You will not be able to apply online if paying by direct debit please contact Evening Admissions - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk.
Employer Paying
If your employer is paying for your tuition fees, an Employers Agreement Form or letter from your employer must be submitted prior to or on enrolment. You can access the Employer Agreement Form here. We ask that you complete the Employer Agreement Form and return via email to - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk.
Stirling Campus
1
Evening
27 August 2024
01 October 2024
18.00
20.00
£140.00
Stirling Campus
15
Evening
13 May 2025
17 June 2025
18.00
20.00
£140.00