Employability at INTO University of Stirling
Your INTO pathway isn’t just a route to a University of Stirling degree. Every program at INTO Stirling has been specially designed to enhance your employability too. You’ll develop your career skills, with unique opportunities and real-world experiences before you’ve even enrolled at university. So, when you progress to the University of Stirling, you’ll already be ahead of the game.
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During your pathway program
INTO pathways are developed with your career in mind, helping you gain key skills for future success and the confidence to seize every opportunity. You'll benefit from:
Our module content and learning styles help you build key soft skills like communication, teamwork, presenting, time management, interview technique and problem solving. You’ll also learn how to use computer software and the internet to research, share ideas and collaborate.
As part of your assessments, you’ll complete tasks related to your degree subject and future career. Think short films for media students, business plans for business students and lab reports for future scientists.
Throughout the year, you’ll attend expert-led workshops covering a wide range of useful topics. Sessions could include: an introduction to the UK labor market, talks from employers and successful industry professionals, entrepreneurial challenges, and CV and application writing.
Develop your networking skills on international platforms such as LinkedIn. Join our online community to stay up to date with the latest INTO employability events, share your experiences and connect with other international students who are building similar careers.
What better way to gain hands-on experience than by volunteering or undertaking an internship? You can also work full time during the holiday periods (and limited hours during term time*).
* UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations strictly stipulate that students studying the International Foundation, International Year One or Academic English programs should work no more than 10 hours per week, and Master's Preparation students should work no more than 20 hours per week.
Develop key skills and get involved in life at the center by becoming an INTO Student Ambassador. You’ll gain a variety of experience, from assisting the marketing team to sharing your experience with prospective students and representing INTO in the community.
Develop reflective skills and identify your strengths and areas for improvement in the Personal Tutoring module. You'll learn a range of useful employability skills, from writing successful CVs and cover letters to developing interview techniques in a mock intern interview presentation.
Between your pathway and degree
You’ll have access to even more opportunities after you complete your pathway, but before you start your degree:
You must be aged 18 or over by the time you start your Virtual Internship.
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During your University of Stirling degree
University of Stirling students gain more than a degree – you'll have the support you need to plan your future. You'll access to a variety of career support services, work experience opportunities, careers fairs and employability schemes and awards while you study for your degree.
Careers and Employability Service
The University of Stirling's Careers and Employability Service is comprehensive, achieving 93% student satisfaction for career services support (The International Student Barometer 2022). Services include:
a dedicated International Careers and Employability Consultant exclusively for overseas students
access to an International Careers Forum organized by the International Careers and Employability Consultant
help finding internships, volunteering and jobs
advice when planning your career route
CV writing, job application and interview guidance
careers fairs to meet employers
free access to the GoinGlobal online jobs platform
events on specialist subject areas such as employment and disability.
My Stirling Award
Designed to recognize your extracurricular activities and achievements, the My Stirling Award is an employability skills award program that'll give your CV an edge. Complete all three bronze, silver and gold levels and have your achievement added to your degree transcript for employers to see.
Clubs and societies
The university Students’ Union has a wide range of clubs and societies – including many that are dedicated to specific industries and career paths. Depending on your ambitions and interests, you could join: