Online Pre-Masters English and Research Skills

University of Stirling International Study Centre

This 6-month Online Pre-Master's programme provides a direct route to a wide variety of Master's degrees at the University of Stirling. The programme will increase your English language abilities and enhance your research skills in preparation for postgraduate study at the university.

Key Information

This is an online programme delivered over two terms. Teaching will take place between 10am-2pm (UK GMT).
Classes will be a mix of live classes and asynchronous content, delivered via our virtual learning environment.
Online programme suitable for students who have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, but narrowly missed the academic admissions criteria for postgraduate study.
Support to improve academic English, as well as develop the necessary research skills before beginning a postgraduate degree at the University of Stirling.
Successful completion of the Pre-Master’s leads to a Graduate Diploma of Higher Education.

Course Details

Online Pre-Masters English and Research Skills

University of Stirling International Study Centre

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Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Pass in an undergraduate degree in any academic subject or Diploma (3-5 years) with high grades in any academic subject. - *Additional Information: Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives

English Language Requirements

IELTS 5.0 (with no less than 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalentNB: Students who wish to enter on a Student Route visa require a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills, 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.

Apply for one of our iCAS programs

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

30th March 2027 - 3rd September 2027

Term 1: 30th March 2027 - 11th June 2027
Term 2: 14th June 2027 - 3rd September 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 12,000.00

Enrolment fee

£ 275.00

Textbooks

£ 295.00 - 380.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 13,145.00 - 13,230.00

Stated fees apply only to the part of the study plan delivered by the International Study Centre.

All fees for your degree are set by the University and will be payable upon successful progression. Visit the University of Stirling website for more information.

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025–31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/26 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued, and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing.

You'll need to earn a minimum of 80 credits to successfully complete the programme.

Core modules

Credit Units

Personal Tutoring

Personal and Professional Development for Graduate Study

English for Master's Study

20 Credit Units

Study Skills for Graduates

20 Credit Units

Quantitative Methods

20 Credit Units

Research Design

20 Credit Units

Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

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Online Pre-Masters English and Research Skills

University of Stirling International Study Centre

Key Information

Course Details

Online Pre-Masters English and Research Skills

University of Stirling International Study Centre

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

iCAS

Important Dates

Academic Year 2026/27

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Modules

Core modules

Credit Units

Progression