Online Pre-Masters English and Research Skills

University of Stirling

This 6-month Online Pre-Master's program provides a direct route to a wide variety of Master's degrees at the University of Stirling. The program will increase your English language abilities and enhance your research skills in preparation for postgraduate study at the university.

Key Information

  • This is an online program delivered over two terms. Teaching will take place between 10am-2pm (UK GMT).
  • Classes will be a mix of live classes and asynchronous content, delivered via our virtual learning environment.
  • Online program suitable for students who have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, but narrowly missed the academic admissions criteria for postgraduate study.
  • Support to improve academic English, as well as develop the necessary research skills before beginning a postgraduate degree at the University of Stirling.
  • Successful completion of the Pre-Master’s leads to a Graduate Diploma of Higher Education.

Course Details

Online Pre-Masters English and Research Skills

University of Stirling

Age Requirement

21

Academic Requirements
Pass in an undergraduate degree in any academic subject or Diploma (3-5 years) with high grades in any academic subject. - *Additional Information: Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives
English Language Requirements

IELTS 5.0 (with no less than 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent* *NB: Students who wish to enter on a Student Route visa require a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills, 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.

Start Date

31 March 2025

End Date

29 August 2025

Length

2 Terms

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 10,995.00

Accommodation

£ 2,232.00 - 9,486.00

Enrolment fee

£ 250.00

Textbooks

£ 95.00 - 360.00

Lab fee (Compulsory-Course dependent)

£ 500.00

Airport pick-up (Optional)

£ 89.00

Social programme (Optional)

£ 50.00

CAS charges (Compulsory-Course dependent)

£ 25.00

Approximate cost

£ 14,236.00 - 21,755.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2024 – 31 August 2025 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2025 will pay the 2024/2025 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2025, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2025/2026 pricing.

Stated fees apply only to the part of the study plan delivered by INTO University of Stirling.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

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