Entry requirements
- English language:
IELTS 5.0 (min 4.5 in writing)
TOEFL (internet-based test): Listening: 15, Reading: 13, Speaking: 18, Writing: 15
Pearson Test of English: 46 (min 46 in writing)
- Students with IELTS 4.0 can take one term of intensive English Language Preparation before the start of the International Foundation Year.
- Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study (see table below) Please note you must have previously studied Science and Maths or a numerate subject to study the Sciences & Computing programme.
- Nationality: The International Foundation Year is only available to "overseas" students, non-UK and non-EU
- Age: Students at the International Study Centre are usually 17 years of age or above. See our FAQs for more information.
| Country |
Qualification* |
| Bangladesh |
Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 60% |
| China |
Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 75% or Senior High 3 at an average of 70% or above |
| Georgia |
Successful completion of Secondary School Leaving Certificate (year 12 or 11) |
| Ghana |
Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade C6 |
| Hong Kong |
Successful completion of the HKCEE with 4 x D grades or above in academic subjects.
Or, successful completion of Form 5 with 4 academic subjects (grades will be assessed on a case by case basis).
Or, successful completion of HKDSE with minimum grades of 223 in relevant subjects. |
| India |
Standard 10 with 80% or above |
| Indonesia |
Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 7.5 or above |
| Iran |
Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) with an average grade of 15 |
| Japan |
Successful completion of Kotogakko with grade average of 70% or 3.5 |
| Jordan |
Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% |
| Kazakhstan |
Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 4 |
| Korea |
Successful completion of High School Diploma with grade average of 4 |
| Libya |
Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80% |
| Macau |
Successful completion of form 5 with average grade 75% |
| Mexico |
Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 8 |
| Nigeria |
Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with C6 |
| Pakistan |
Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate with passes in 4 or more subjects with an average of 60% |
| Qatar |
Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 80% |
| Russia |
Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 4 |
| Saudi Arabia |
Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% |
| Taiwan |
Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 75% or Senior High 3 at an average of 70% or above |
| Thailand |
Successful completion Mathayom 6 with GPA 2.0 |
| Turkey |
Successful completion of Deviet Lisen Bitirme Diplomasi or High School year 3 with average grade 4 |
| UAE |
Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% |
| Ukraine |
Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 9 |
| Venezuela |
Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 8 |
| Vietnam |
Successful completion of Year 12 with average grade 7 |
Other qualifications
| IB or A/AS levels |
26 / 80 UCAS points |
| IGCSE |
5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects |
* If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information
Course content
The academic structure of the Undergraduate Certificate includes six core modules to improve students' English, Maths and study skills. In addition Business and Social Studies route students study a choice of elective modules relating to their area of interest. See modules below.
Core modules
Academic English Skills (AES ) 1: Develop your ability to read academic texts, write extended texts, write subjective notes, listen effectively and participate in classroom discourse.
Academic English Skills (AES ) 2: Improve all your abilities developed in AES1 with greater accuracy, speed, coherence, organisation and presentation.
Academic English Skills (AES ) 3: Learn to use your study time more effectively, improve your use of information sources and develop your research skills in preparation for producing an extended, referenced, academic essay.
Mathematics and Statistics: This module contains both algebra and statistics. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of mathematical terms and techniques, and apply these to solving problems, frequently drawn from practical and real-life situations.
Academic and Personal Development Planning: This module will encourage you to focus on your degree choice and career aspirations 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 to ensure that your IT and independent learning skills are welldeveloped, so that you can succeed in your degree studies at the University of Stirling.
Sciences and Computing Modules
Biology 1: Cell Biology Learn about biological molecules, cellular structure, cell division, movement through cell membranes, enzymes and metabolic pathways.
Biology 2: Physiology Learn about the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, osmo-regulation, control and coordination and reproduction.
Chemistry 1: Learn to understand formulae, equations and moles, atomic structure, introduction to redox systems, thermodynamics and bonding.
Chemistry 2: Learn about equilibria, acid-base equilibria, kinetics and organic chemistry.
Computing 1: On this module you will study HTML and website design, and learn how the use of Javascript promotes website interactivity. You will also be introduced to the programming language Java.
Computing 2: You will continue your study of Java 1.5, developing an understanding of the principles of programming and of the steps involved in running a program written in a high-level language. You will also further develop an understanding of the principles of usability and good design, applied to program and web interfaces, and how to apply these principles in practical situations.
Mathematics for Science: This module has been specially designed to prepare you to study Science & Computing degrees at the University of Stirling. It introduces more advanced mathematical and statistical procedures that are used in sciences and computing. You will study specific techniques that are used in biological, chemical and computing sciences.
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