Combining their preparation studies with their undergraduate degree in a single study plan, students can choose from a range of degrees including BA (Hons) Accounting, BA (Hons) Business Studies, BA (Hons) Film and Media, BA (Hons) Finance and Investment, BA (Hons) Marketing and BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy.
If students do not meet the minimum entry requirements for this programme, they should apply for an International Diploma in Business, Finance, Marketing and Humanities, which also offers progression to undergraduate degrees.
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.
Maximum class size for English language teaching 16
Successful completion of the full study plan leads to a BA, or BSc (SQF Level 10) from the University of Stirling.
During the first year of the study plan, teaching methods may include:
| Start Dates | October January |
| Program length | 3 Years |
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A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects.
A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects
3 Years: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.
October 2022 start
(3 Years)
Mon 3 October 2022 - Fri 16 December 2022
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 10 March 2023
Mon 20 March 2023 - Fri 2 June 2023
Mon 4 September 2023 - Fri 16 May 2025
January 2023 start
(3 Years)
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 10 March 2023
Mon 20 March 2023 - Fri 2 June 2023
Mon 12 June 2023 - Fri 25 August 2023
Mon 4 September 2023 - Fri 16 May 2025
A total of 120 credits must be earnt to successfully complete the pathway programme.
Term 1 modules
Credit value
English for Undergraduate Study
20 Credits
Mathematics and Statistics
20 Credits
Study Skills
20 Credits
Term 1 specialist modules
Credit value
Accounting and Finance
20 Credits
Economics
20 Credits
Human Resource Management
20 Credits
Introduction to Marketing
20 Credits
Management and Organisation
20 Credits
Political Concepts and Ideas
20 Credits
Sociology
20 Credits
Degree subject
Final level %
English level %
Additional requirements
Accounting-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Accounting & Finance, Economics
Business Studies and Accounting-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Business Studies and Finance-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Business Studies and HRM-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Business Studies and Marketing-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Business Studies-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Economics-BA (Hons)
60
60 (55 min in each skill)
Events Management-BA (Hons)
60
60 (55 min in each skill)
Finance and Investment-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Human Resource Management-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Management-BSc (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Marketing-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Retail Marketing-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)
Sociology and Social Policy-BA (Hons)
60%
60% (55% min in each skill)