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About the Pre-Masters at the University of Stirling


For a Masters degree at the University of Stirling you will need:
  • a range of academic and learning skills which you may not have experienced in your home country
  • the ability to adapt to a new cultural environment and thrive academically
  • the right academic qualification and substantial understanding of the subject
  • the ability to use English in the academic environment to a high standard

If you do not meet the direct entry requirements for a Masters degree, or want to refresh your knowledge, this Pre-Masters course is for you.

Specialist preparation

The Pre-Masters is a tailor made two- or three-term programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language training. See the module descriptions for details of what you will learn on the course. Designed specifically to meet the needs of international students, it will prepare you fully for Masters study at the University.

Progression to your Masters degree

Joining the Pre-Masters guarantees you will receive a conditional offer of a place on a choice of Masters degrees at the University. Once you have successfully completed the course and have met the entry standards, you’ll proceed directly to your preferred Masters programme.

Flexible entry

You can begin the three-term Pre-Masters in either September or January, or the two-term Pre-Masters in either January or April. All start dates prepare you for progression onto your chosen Masters in the following September.

How many terms do I require?

How many terms you require will be dependant upon your IELTS level - see English Language requirement for Pre-Masters study for details. If you have an IELTS level below 4.5 you will need to take English Language Preparation before you join the academic programme.

Three-term Pre-Masters

Two-term Pre-Masters

Tuition price

See fees page See fees page

Start and end points

September to June
or January to August
January to June
or April to August

MSc start date

September following Pre-Masters entry September following Pre-Masters entry

Term dates

January start September start January start April start
Term 1 10 Jan-25 Mar 2011 13 Sep-10 Dec 2010 10 Jan-25 Mar 2011 12 Apr-18 Jun 2010
Term 2 11 Apr-17 Jun 2011 10 Jan-25 Mar 2011 11 Apr-17 Jun 2011 21 Jun-27 Aug 2010
Term 3 20 Jun-26 Aug 2011 11 Apr-17 Jun 2011    

Academic Entry requirements

  • Recognised higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area
  • Recognised degree in related field (eg Business Studies)
  • Honours degree in any subject (eg BA International Relations)

English Language requirement

IELTS 4.5. If you have an IELTS level lower than this you will require additional English language training

Available only to students who possess an IELTS level of 5.5

Progression (following successful completion)

  • MBA
  • MSc Banking and Finance
  • MSc Environmental Finance
  • MSc Energy Management
  • MSc Finance
  • MSc Human Resource Management
  • MSc International Accounting and Finance
  • MSc International Business
  • MSc Investment Analysis
  • MSc Management
  • MSc Marketing
  • MSc Retail Management
  • MSc Sports Management
  • MSc Tourism Marketing

For more information on progression from the Pre-Masters click here.