Why choose the University of Stirling for Social Sciences?

International Foundation

Leads to: Undergraduate degree

Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 4.5, plus completion of 12 years of schooling with good grades.

Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)

• A guaranteed route to Year 2 of a four-year undergraduate degree in Scotland.
• Modules designed to develop the specialist knowledge, language and study skills for your chosen degree.
• Support with your university applications.

International Diploma

Leads to: Undergraduate degree

Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus International Foundation, first year of an undergraduate degree or A-level equivalent.

Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)

• A guaranteed route to Year 3 of a four-year undergraduate degree in Scotland.
• Develop subject-specific knowledge while improving your English language skills.
• Adapt to studying in the UK with university-style lessons for subject-based modules.

Undergraduate Degree with International Year One

Leads to: Undergraduate degree

Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus of 12 years of schooling.

Length of course: 4 years

• Combine your preparation studies with an undergraduate degree under a single 4-year CAS.
• Develop your English language and undergraduate academic skills.
• Complete your degree in the same amount of time as direct entry students.

Undergraduate Degree with International Year Two

Leads to: Undergraduate degree

Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus International Foundation, first year of an undergraduate degree, or A-level equivalent.

Length of course: 3 years

• Combine your preparation studies with an undergraduate degree under a single 3-year CAS.
• Develop subject-specific knowledge while improving your English language skills.
• Continue directly to Year 3 of your Scottish degree after successfully completing your first year of study.

Undergraduate Degree

• To apply for direct entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Stirling: If you are working with an education counsellor please contact them to make an application. Otherwise, please visit the university website