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

Leading to Year 2 of a four-year Scottish undergraduate degree. Students will receive a CAS for the duration of the International Foundation program only. 

International Foundation

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

Pre-Master's

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

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

Academic English

Combining a university pathway with an undergraduate degree under a single 3-year CAS.

Undergraduate Degree with International Year Two

Combining a university pathway with a Master’s degree under a single CAS.

Postgraduate Degree with Pre-Master's

Combining a university pathway with an undergraduate degree under a single 4-year CAS.

Undergraduate Degree with International Year One

Postgraduate Degree with One Term Pre-Master's

Leading to Year 3 of a 4-year Scottish undergraduate degree. 

International Diploma

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

Online Academic English


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

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

Direct Entry

Graduate Diploma

Postgraduate Degree with Graduate Diploma

Short and intensive preparation for students who are already academically qualified and are due to start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the university.

Pre-sessional English

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

BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy with International Year One

University of Stirling

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BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy with International Year One

University of Stirling