STS / Extended Integrated Foundation

4 years

STS / Integrated Foundation

STS / Integrated Diploma

3 years

STS / Extended Integrated Diploma

STS / Extended Diploma

12 months

STS / Standard Diploma

9 months

STS / Standard Academic English

STS / Standard Study Abroad With English

STS / Standard Pre-Master's

STS / Extended Pre-Master's

STS / Extended Integrated Pre-Master's

2 years

STS / Integrated Pre-Master's

STS / Accelerated Pre-Master's

6 months

STS / Extended Foundation

STS / Standard Foundation

For students who do not quality for an integrated CAS (iCAS) program, the International Foundation leads to Year 2 of a 4-year Scottish undergraduate degree. It will help you to adjust to the Scottish education system while you develop your subject knowledge and English language skills. Students will receive a CAS for the duration of the International Foundation program only.

International Foundation

Combining a university pathway with an undergraduate degree under a single 4-year iCAS (integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)).

Undergraduate Degree with International Year One

For students who do not qualify for an iCAS program, the International Diploma leads to Year 3 of a 4-year Scottish undergraduate degree. It will help you prepare for a degree related to a wide range of subject areas such as accountancy, business studies, finance, marketing and management, and progress at Stirling Management School.

International Diploma

Combining a university pathway with an undergraduate degree under a single 3-year iCAS (integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)).

Undergraduate Degree with International Year Two

For students who do not meet the academic and English language requirements for a Master’s degree.

Pre-Master's

An iCAS program combining a 1-term Pre-Master's program with a Master’s degree in a single study plan. Complete your pathway and postgraduate studies in just 15 months. 

Postgraduate Degree with One Term Pre-Master's

An iCAS program combining a 3-term or 4-term Pre-Master's program with a Master’s degree in a single study plan. A term of English language is included in the 4-term Pre-Master's for students who did not meet the English language requirements. Complete your pathway and postgraduate studies in 2 years.

Postgraduate Degree with Pre-Master's

Direct Entry is the standard university admission route to apply directly to a degree program.

Direct Entry

Develop English language, research and study skills before progressing to a Master's degree at the University of Stirling.

Pre-Master's at INTO University of Stirling

This course provides a short and intensive preparation in English language and study skills for students who are already academically qualified and are due to start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the university.

Pre-sessional English

An intensive course offering students rapid progress in preparation for academic study. 

Academic English

An intensive course offering students language progress in preparation for academic study. 

This program gives current university students the opportunity to experience UK university life, while developing English language skills. Students will sample subject modules related to their degree.

Study Abroad with English

Graduate Diploma

Combining a university pathway with a Master’s degree in a single study plan.

Postgraduate Degree with Graduate Diploma

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A flexible course designed to provide students with the English language skills needed for life, work, socialising and travel.

MSc Big Data with Pre-Master's

University of Stirling

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MSc Big Data with Pre-Master's

University of Stirling