International Diploma in Business, Finance, Marketing and Humanities
Prepare for direct entry to Year 3 of an undergraduate degree in a wide range of subjects, including Accounting, Business, Finance, Management and Marketing at the University of Stirling.
Course features
- A specialist programme helping you to develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree.
- Our class sizes are smaller than you’ll typically experience at university – so you'll have more time with your teachers.
- You will have university-style lessons for subject-based modules, to help you adapt to the studying in the UK.
- Guidance with your university application, ensuring you choose the best degree for you.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above 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, students must be 17 before registering at the Centre. 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: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry into our Undergraduate Degree with International Year Two. |
At INTO University of Stirling, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 12 June 2023 | 31 May 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £19,565 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module both formally and informally. Assessment is designed to help you build on your success and meet the requirements for entry to your degree. Marks from the International Diploma programme do not count towards your final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You will be assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above 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, students must be 17 before registering at the Centre. 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: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry into our Undergraduate Degree with International Year Two. |
At INTO University of Stirling, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 2 October 2023 | 31 May 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £16,975 |
| 8 January 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £16,975 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module both formally and informally. Assessment is designed to help you build on your success and meet the requirements for entry to your degree. Marks from the International Diploma programme do not count towards your final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You will be assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above 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, students must be 17 before registering at the Centre. 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: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry into our Undergraduate Degree with International Year Two. |
At INTO University of Stirling, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 2 October 2023 | 23 August 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £19,565 |
| 10 June 2024 | 30 May 2025 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2024 will pay the 2023/2024 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2024, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2024/2025 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module both formally and informally. Assessment is designed to help you build on your success and meet the requirements for entry to your degree. Marks from the International Diploma programme do not count towards your final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You will be assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above 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, students must be 17 before registering at the Centre. 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: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry into our Undergraduate Degree with International Year Two. |
At INTO University of Stirling, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 12 June 2023 | 31 May 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £19,565 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module both formally and informally. Assessment is designed to help you build on your success and meet the requirements for entry to your degree. Marks from the International Diploma programme do not count towards your final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You will be assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above 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, students must be 17 before registering at the Centre. 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: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry into our Undergraduate Degree with International Year Two. |
At INTO University of Stirling, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 2 October 2023 | 31 May 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £16,975 |
| 8 January 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £16,975 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module both formally and informally. Assessment is designed to help you build on your success and meet the requirements for entry to your degree. Marks from the International Diploma programme do not count towards your final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You will be assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above 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, students must be 17 before registering at the Centre. 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: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry into our Undergraduate Degree with International Year Two. |
At INTO University of Stirling, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 2 October 2023 | 23 August 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £19,565 |
| 10 June 2024 | 30 May 2025 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2024 will pay the 2023/2024 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2024, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2024/2025 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module both formally and informally. Assessment is designed to help you build on your success and meet the requirements for entry to your degree. Marks from the International Diploma programme do not count towards your final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You will be assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises