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- Core Modules
- Elective Modules
- Foundation Course facts
- English Language Preparation
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- Degree Progression
Direct access to Second Year Degree Study for International Students
The Undergraduate Certificate foundation course has been carefully developed to fully qualify international students to meet the challenges of degree-level study at the University. It is a rigorous and intensive course of academic subjects, study skills and English language training.
Study Structure
The Undergraduate Certificate is modular in structure. You can choose modules from three routes:
- Business and Arts
- Sciences
- Computing
All students take core modules in English, mathematics, study skills, and British Culture and Society. These are supplemented by elective modules, which you can choose according to the academic areas of your chosen degree programme.
University-style Teaching
The foundation year is fully validated by the University of Stirling and replaces the traditional first year of a degree course. It introduces you to the style of teaching that you will experience when you progress onto the second year of your degree. This will include tutorials, seminar style classes and larger group lectures.
Choosing Your Degree
On application to the University Certificate you will nominate the degree programme that you are interested in studying. However, soon after you join, you will be given the opportunity, after discussion, to change the degree onto which you want to progress.
Assessment
You will be assessed regularly to ensure that you are on track to achieve the standard required for progression to your chosen degree. Your development is monitored through continuous coursework and specific assessments at the end of each term or module. As part of your overall assessment, you will complete a series of presentations and extended essays.
English Language Preparation
If your English Language level is under IELTS 5.0, you can first join our intensive English Language Preparation course before starting your foundation course.
Flexible entry
You can begin the Undergraduate Certificate in either September or January for second year degree entry in the following September. You can start English Language Preparation at four different dates each year, depending on how much preparation you need.
