Preparing students for direct entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a wide range of subjects, including Media, Journalism, Politics, Sociology, Psychology and Sport Studies at the University of Stirling.
With this pathway, students also have the opportunity to progress to one of our affiliate partner universities in Scotland. Depending on the university they choose, students may progress to Year 1 or Year 2 of their degree.
On campus and online study options
This program is available to study either on campus or online – giving students the flexibility to choose what’s best for them.
If your student starts online, they’ll have the opportunity to transfer to an on-campus program the following term. They’ll need to meet any visa requirements and demonstrate good attendance and performance during their studies online.
If your student applies for an Online Extended program, they’ll be offered an Online Academic English plus online or on-campus academic pathway study plan.
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.30pm, excluding bank holidays.
Maximum class size for English language teaching 16
Certificate of Higher Education (SCQF Level 7) from the University of Stirling.
| Start Dates | October January |
| Program length | 3 Terms |
17
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
3 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent.
October 2022 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 3 October 2022 - Fri 16 December 2022
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 10 March 2023
Mon 20 March 2023 - Fri 2 June 2023
January 2023 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 10 March 2023
Mon 20 March 2023 - Fri 2 June 2023
Mon 12 June 2023 - Fri 25 August 2023
A total of 120 credits must be earnt to successfully complete the pathway programme.
Term 1 modules
Credit value
Core Mathematics and Statistics
20 Credits
English Language for Academic Purposes
20 Credits
Study Skills for Business and Humanities
20 Credits
Term 1 specialist modules
Credit value
Introduction to Business
40 Credits
Introduction to International Politics
20 Credits
Introduction to Journalism
20 Credits
Introduction to Law
20 Credits
Introduction to Psychology
20 Credits
Study of Society
20 Credits
Understanding Media
20 Credits
Degree subject
Final level %
English level %
Additional requirements
BA (Hons)-Film/Media and Journalism Studies
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Business Studies and Film/Media-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Business Studies and Law-BA (Hons)
60%
60%
Business Studies and Psychology-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Criminology and Law-BA (Hons)
60%
60%
Criminology and Sociology-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Film and Media-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Film/Media and Marketing-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Film/Media and Psychology-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Film/Media and Sociology-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Human Resource Management and Psychology-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
International Politics and Languages-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
International Politics-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Journalism Studies and Politics-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Journalism Studies and Sports Studies-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Journalism Studies-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Law-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Marketing and Psychology-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Politics and Psychology-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Politics and Social Policy-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Politics and Sociology-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Politics-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Sociology and Social Policy-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)