Overview

If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS – integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – programme. 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 International Foundation in Media, Humanities and Social Sciences - Journalism Studies and Politics

Progress to the INTO University of Stirling: UK top 5 (2nd in Scotland) for Communication and Media Studies and UK top 5 (3rd in Scotland) for Education (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
Graduate career destinations include BBC Radio 1, Virgin Media, Penguin Books, Sky Group Limited, Morgan Stanley and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Graduates have won awards in a range of media specialisms – from BAFTA winners in investigative reporting, programme production and scriptwriting to Emmy awards for visual effects production in film and TV.
Observe the Scottish political and legal systems in action with field trips to courts and the Scottish Parliament.
Benefit from learning in an environment that focuses on seminar-style teaching.
Access the Macrobert Arts Centre, which offers opportunities including film and cultural festivals.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

English Language for Academic Purposes

Study Skills for Business and Humanities

ICT, Research and Study Skills

Core Mathematics and Statistics

Understanding Media

Study of Society

Psychology

Business

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

4.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 363 other preparation in Journalism in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic Requirements:

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

Age Requirements:

English Requirements:

3-Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent.
4-Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 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)) programme. 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 Fees

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Non-residents

20995 GBP / full

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Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Key Information of International Foundation in Media, Humanities and Social Sciences - Journalism Studies and Politics

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Stirling

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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