Entry requirements
- English language:
IELTS: 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing)
TOEFL (internet-based test): Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17
Pearson Test of English 46-48 (across all skills).
- Academic:
- Good High School graduation grades or equivalent, plus up to one year of further study, or
- recognised foundation year programme or A level/ IB
- You must have previously studied Maths or a numerate subject to study the International Diploma programme.
- Country of residence/nationality: 'overseas' students only (HEU students are not accepted - see note below)
- Age: Students must be a minimum of 17 years of age on entry to the ISC
See below for country specific entry requirements, if you country is not listed here please contact us.
| Country |
Qualification* |
| Bangladesh |
Completion of 1st year of degree/diploma level studies at 60% or Grade B or above |
| China |
SH3/Senior High 3 with 80% or above in 4 or more subjects, plus year 1 studies in Junior College Diploma (60%/B) |
| Colombia |
Advanced level examinations and part study of Bachillerato Técnico, Técnico en, Tecnólogo Especializado en. |
| Ghana |
West African Higher School Certificate (Grades A-B) or Ghanian/Cambridge Overseas A Level (BBB) or Polytechnic Diploma |
| Hong Kong |
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE) (equivalent to AL's BBB) Or, successful completion of HKDSE with minimum grades of 334 in 3 relevant subjects |
| India |
10+2 (80% or above) plus part study of College/Polytechnic Diplomas |
| Indonesia |
High School Certificate (SMA/SMU) plus evidence of further study (SKN/NVQ Level 3/Diploma D1-D4 |
| Iran |
4 years High School Diploma or Pre-University Certificate or Associate Degree or Kardani |
| Japan |
High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate plus evidence of some further study at Grade B/60% |
| Jordan |
High School Certificate (Tawjihi) plus evidence of further study (A Grades) |
| Kazakhstan |
Certificate of Secondary Education plus evidence of some further study. |
| Korea |
High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma |
| Macau |
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate BBB, part study of a Diploma. Higher Diploma or Associate degree |
| Mexico |
Bachillerato 85% or 70% + 1 year HE (pass) |
| Nigeria |
National Diploma/Certificate |
| Pakistan |
Completion of 1st year of a degree/diploma level studies 70% |
| Qatar |
High School Certificate plus evidence of further study. Part study of Vocational Secondary Diploma |
| Russia |
Part study of Advance Diploma level studies / Diploma of completed specialised secondary education (Basic level) |
| Saudi Arabia |
Part study of diploma level studies - Diploma provided by Higher Institutes and Technical Colleges |
| South Africa |
National Senior Certificate - B's in five subjects, including relevant subjects |
| Taiwan |
SH3 plus evidence of further study |
| Thailand |
High School Certificate (MAW6) plus evidence of further study. |
| Turkey |
Devlet Lise Diplomasi (High School Completion) |
| UAE |
High School Certificate (MAW6) plus evidence of further study |
| Ukraine |
Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education. Dyplom Molodshogo Spetsialista (Junior Specialist Diploma) |
| Vietnam |
Completed year 12 (75%) plus 1 year further study. |
Course modules
The International Diploma programme has been specifically designed to prepare students for further study in a business-related degree. It consists of twelve modules, taken over three terms.
Core Academic English Skills (CAES 1, 2 & 3)
These modules seek to support and develop your ability to cope on the third year of an undergraduate programme. You will develop skills in writing, listening, reading and speaking as well as related skills such as working in a seminar group or lecture.
Introduction to Economics: This module will introduce you to perspectives and principles in Economics. You study issues within the broad divisions of the discipline; microeconomics and macroeconomics, and are introduced to Neoclassical, Keynesian and Monetarist perspectives.
Accounting 1: Accounting 1 will provide you with an introduction to the practical basis of this subject. The module is also designed to explore basic principles and understand underlying concepts.
Organisational Behaviour: You will be introduced to the key concepts relating to the way that organisations behave. This will include learning about issues relating to structure, culture, forms of leadership and other related subject areas.
Management: This module looks at the context in which business operates, external influences that impact on business decisions and how organisations deal with innovation. It also deals with levels of performance within business and how quality control procedures may be used to enhance this.
Learning Skills – Information Gathering: This module will introduce you to the main sources of Business and Management information and the principal research methods useful for identifying and gathering that information. You will develop critical approaches so that you engage effectively with the quality and content of Business and Management information together with strategies to effectively engage with the volumes of such material.
Learning Skills – Quantitative Methods: The module covers common quantitative techniques for managerial decisionmaking which are used in many business environments. The emphasis of the module is on practical application with extensive use of Excel and its associated functions.
Learning Skills - Qualitative Research and Communication: The module is divided into two sections. The first section will focus on using qualitative research methods. The second section will focus on developing skills of communication essential to business effectiveness.
Academic and Personal Development Planning: This module will help you to focus on your degree choice and career aims and will require you to build a portfolio to show your development over the length of your programme. As part of this module we will also help you ensure your IT and independent learning skills are welldeveloped. This will help you to succeed in your degree studies at the University of Stirling.
choose one from either:
Accounting 2: Accounting 2 builds on Accounting 1 by developing your ability to explore principles and concepts. It will provide you with an improved appreciation of financial information and its application, requiring a more advanced understanding of theoretical issues.
Or
Principles of Marketing: This module will introduce the fundamental concepts and principles that underpin the marketing process. It examines the role and practice of marketing within the changing business environment. It provides you with a concise and up-to-date overview of marketing, and gives you the knowledge and skills for further study in the field.
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