International Foundation in Media, Humanities and Social Sciences
Prepare for direct entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a wide range of subjects, including Media, Journalism, Politics, Sociology, Psychology and Sport Studies at the University of Stirling.
With this pathway, you'll also have the opportunity to progress to one of our affiliate partner universities in Scotland. If you choose this option, you may progress to Year 1 or Year 2 of your degree, depending on the university you choose.
Flexible study plans if you can't travel overseas
We are accepting applications for all of our face-to-face courses for August/September 2020. If you are unable to travel to start one of our face-to-face courses, you have the opportunity to start your studies online and later transfer to study at your chosen campus when face-to-face teaching resumes.
Course features
- A specialist programme helping you to develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree.
- Study academic modules that reflect the first year of your chosen degree.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students - find out more about our money back guarantee.
- 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 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent. • …For info on alternative accepted tests if starting online, please see: https://www.intostudy.com/ielts-alternatives |
| 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 of the Extended Foundation, 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: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry to our Integrated Programme. |
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 |
| 21 September 2020 | 4 June 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£15,995 |
| 11 January 2021 | 20 August 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£15,995 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
The University of Stirling is rated 1st in Scotland for Media and Film Studies (Guardian University Guide 2019), and its emphasis on practical work continues to make it one of Scotland’s top institutions in this field.
Students taking production modules will have full access to a modern suite of media facilities for radio and television production, plus a state-of-the-art newsroom.
You can expect excellent teaching by a range staff, from active academic researchers to former and current media industry professionals.
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 Foundation programme do not count towards the 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 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in any subskill) or equivalent. • …For info on alternative accepted tests if starting online, please see: https://www.intostudy.com/ielts-alternatives |
| 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 of the Extended Foundation, 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: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry to our Integrated Programme. |
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 |
| 5 October 2020 | 20 August 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
£17,995 |
| 14 June 2021 | 3 June 2022 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
The University of Stirling is rated 1st in Scotland for Media and Film Studies (Guardian University Guide 2019), and its emphasis on practical work continues to make it one of Scotland’s top institutions in this field.
Students taking production modules will have full access to a modern suite of media facilities for radio and television production, plus a state-of-the-art newsroom.
You can expect excellent teaching by a range staff, from active academic researchers to former and current media industry professionals.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- Core Mathematics and Statistics
- English Language for Academic Purposes
- ICT, Research and Study Skills
- Introduction to British Culture and Society
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
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 Foundation programme do not count towards the 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 4.5 in any subskill) 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 of the Extended Foundation, 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: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry to our Integrated Programme. |
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 |
| 20 September 2021 | 10 June 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 10 January 2022 | 26 August 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2019/2020 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2020/2021 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
The University of Stirling is rated 1st in Scotland for Media and Film Studies (Guardian University Guide 2019), and its emphasis on practical work continues to make it one of Scotland’s top institutions in this field.
Students taking production modules will have full access to a modern suite of media facilities for radio and television production, plus a state-of-the-art newsroom.
You can expect excellent teaching by a range staff, from active academic researchers to former and current media industry professionals.
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 Foundation programme do not count towards the 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 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in any subskill) 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 of the Extended Foundation, 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: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry to our Integrated Programme. |
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 |
| 20 September 2021 | 26 August 2022 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2019/2020 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2020/2021 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
The University of Stirling is rated 1st in Scotland for Media and Film Studies (Guardian University Guide 2019), and its emphasis on practical work continues to make it one of Scotland’s top institutions in this field.
Students taking production modules will have full access to a modern suite of media facilities for radio and television production, plus a state-of-the-art newsroom.
You can expect excellent teaching by a range staff, from active academic researchers to former and current media industry professionals.
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 Foundation programme do not count towards the 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 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent. • …For info on alternative accepted tests if starting online, please see: https://www.intostudy.com/ielts-alternatives |
| 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 of the Extended Foundation, 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: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry to our Integrated Programme. |
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 |
| 21 September 2020 | 4 June 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£15,995 |
| 11 January 2021 | 20 August 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£15,995 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
The University of Stirling is rated 1st in Scotland for Media and Film Studies (Guardian University Guide 2019), and its emphasis on practical work continues to make it one of Scotland’s top institutions in this field.
Students taking production modules will have full access to a modern suite of media facilities for radio and television production, plus a state-of-the-art newsroom.
You can expect excellent teaching by a range staff, from active academic researchers to former and current media industry professionals.
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 Foundation programme do not count towards the 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 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in any subskill) or equivalent. • …For info on alternative accepted tests if starting online, please see: https://www.intostudy.com/ielts-alternatives |
| 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 of the Extended Foundation, 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: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry to our Integrated Programme. |
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 |
| 5 October 2020 | 20 August 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
£17,995 |
| 14 June 2021 | 3 June 2022 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
The University of Stirling is rated 1st in Scotland for Media and Film Studies (Guardian University Guide 2019), and its emphasis on practical work continues to make it one of Scotland’s top institutions in this field.
Students taking production modules will have full access to a modern suite of media facilities for radio and television production, plus a state-of-the-art newsroom.
You can expect excellent teaching by a range staff, from active academic researchers to former and current media industry professionals.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- Core Mathematics and Statistics
- English Language for Academic Purposes
- ICT, Research and Study Skills
- Introduction to British Culture and Society
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
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 Foundation programme do not count towards the 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 4.5 in any subskill) 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 of the Extended Foundation, 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: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry to our Integrated Programme. |
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 |
| 20 September 2021 | 10 June 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 10 January 2022 | 26 August 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2019/2020 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2020/2021 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
The University of Stirling is rated 1st in Scotland for Media and Film Studies (Guardian University Guide 2019), and its emphasis on practical work continues to make it one of Scotland’s top institutions in this field.
Students taking production modules will have full access to a modern suite of media facilities for radio and television production, plus a state-of-the-art newsroom.
You can expect excellent teaching by a range staff, from active academic researchers to former and current media industry professionals.
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 Foundation programme do not count towards the 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 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in any subskill) 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 of the Extended Foundation, 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: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry to our Integrated Programme. |
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 |
| 20 September 2021 | 26 August 2022 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2019/2020 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2020/2021 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
The University of Stirling is rated 1st in Scotland for Media and Film Studies (Guardian University Guide 2019), and its emphasis on practical work continues to make it one of Scotland’s top institutions in this field.
Students taking production modules will have full access to a modern suite of media facilities for radio and television production, plus a state-of-the-art newsroom.
You can expect excellent teaching by a range staff, from active academic researchers to former and current media industry professionals.
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 Foundation programme do not count towards the 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