International Foundation in Business, Finance, Economics and Marketing
University of Stirling
Prepare for entry to Year 2 of a four-year undergraduate degree at the University of Stirling. Progress to a wide range of subjects, from accounting, finance and economics to business, management and marketing.
If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS – integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – programme. Combining your pathway and degree in a single study plan, you’ll only need one visa for the duration of your studies and can apply with alternative English language qualifications to IELTS.
Apply for one of our iCAS programs.
Key Information
- Progress to the University of Stirling: 9th in the UK (2nd in Scotland) for Marketing and UK top 15 (4th in Scotland) for Economics (Guardian University Guide 2024).
- Graduate career destinations include PwC, SSE, Deloitte, Aston Martin, BT and Hewlett-Packard.
- Develop the presentation and communication skills required to pitch products and ideas.
- Reinforce theoretical learning through real-life case studies on local and international business.
- Reflect on how knowledge from a range of topics can be applied within a business setting.
- Benefit from learning in an environment that focuses on seminar-style teaching.
Course Details
International Foundation in Business, Finance, Economics and Marketing
University of Stirling
Age Requirement
17
All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 17 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake of the Extended Foundation, students must be 17 before registering at the Center. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year, therefore they must have turned 18 before 01 September of the year they progress to university.Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.English Language Requirements
IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in any subskill) or equivalent.Class size
20
iCAS
If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS (integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)) program. Combining your pathway and degree in a single study plan, you’ll only need one visa for the duration of your studies and can apply with alternative English language qualifications to IELTS.
Apply for one of our iCAS programs
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025 Summer Start (June)
Course start date : 16 June 2025 - Course end date: 12 June 2026
- Term 1 summer: 16 June 2025 - 29 August 2025
- Term 2 fall: 29 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
- Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 - 13 March 2026
- Term 4 spring: 30 March 2026 - 12 June 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 19,995.00
Accommodation
£ 2,232.00 - 9,486.00
Enrolment fee
£ 250.00
Textbooks
£ 100.00 - 370.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 500.00
Approximate cost
£ 23,077.00 - 30,601.00
Stated fees apply only to the part of the study plan delivered by the International Study Centre.
All fees for your degree are set by the University and will be payable upon successful progression. Visit the University of Stirling website for more information.
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.
The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025–31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/26 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued, and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing.
Core modules
Credit Units
Notes
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= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableAfter successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.