Overview

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.

Key Information of Pre-Master's - English and Study Skills - International Journalism offered by INTO University of Stirling

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 study skills before beginning a postgraduate degree at the University of Stirling.
Undertake an extended research project in the 6-month program to help to develop a research proposal, with the opportunity for students to enhance their understanding of research methodologies, data collection, analysis of statistical data and conducting a literature review.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Personal and Professional Development

Research Design

Study Skills for Graduate Study

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Journalism View 386 other programmes in Journalism in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Age Requirements:

21

English Requirements:

IELTS 5.5 (with at least 2 subskills at 5.5 and no less than 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent.

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.

Tuition Fee

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International

7495 GBP/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7495 GBP for the full programme during 3 months.

Living costs for Stirling

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarship availability and award value may vary. If you’re using an education counselor, contact them to apply for this scholarship.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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