International Foundation (Science, Sport, Computing & Engineering)

Leading To BSc Computing Science

A first year degree programme at The University Of Stirling for international students who have completed Year 11/12 of high school. Available for selected undergraduate degrees in Science, Sport, Computing & Engineering, including BSc Computing Science

• Location
  Stirling
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Stirling
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 61st
  Satisfaction: 82.4%
  World: 500th
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  3 Terms
  Next start date: 29 Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £16,950
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  University of Stirling International Study Centre

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at The University of Stirling. Guaranteed progression to year two of a four year degree on successful completion of this course.
  • A top ranking UK University with an excellent reputation for teaching and research.
  • Guaranteed progression to the University of Stirling and conditional offers from the universities of Strathclyde and Dundee. Also accepted by other Scottish universities, including Abertay, Queen Margaret, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and The University of the West of Scotland.
  • A beautiful, self-contained campus with accommodation, supermarket, post office, restaurants, bars, gym, sports facilities, on-site healthcare and more.
  • A 10 minute bus ride to Stirling, with its Medieval castle, picturesque streets and dynamic arts scene. Sterling is only 27 minutes by train to Glasgow and 37 minutes to Edinburgh.

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About This Course

The International Foundation (Science, Sport, Computing & Engineering) is equivalent to year one of a four year bachelor's degree at The University Of Stirling. It offers an admission route to The University Of Stirling for international students who have completed Year 11/12 of high school in their own country¹

During the course, you will study a full first year curriculum, but with additional support to develop your academic subject knowledge and study skills. Students who do not meet the standard English requirements for The University Of Stirling will also benefit from enhanced English language support.

On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the second year of a bachelor's degree in Science, Sport, Computing & Engineering, including BSc Computing Science. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may² benefit from an integrated study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress to a degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with pass grades, equivalent to 4 passes (DDDD) at IGCSE in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
English *	UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI Secure English Language Test (SELT). Alternatively, a non-UKVI English qualification equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills). A wide range of non-UKVI tests is accepted, including some high school English qualifications.
Minimum Age	Minimum age 17 years at the start of the academic year (i.e. 1 September).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Jun 2026	Sep 2026
Jan 2026	Aug 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Stirling.

• BA Business Studies & Psychology
• BA Sport Business Management
• BA Sport Development & Coaching
• BA Sport Psychology
• BA\BSc Psychology
• BA\BSc Psychology & Sociology
• BSc Animal Biology
• BSc Applied Mathematics
• BSc Biology
• BSc Biology & Psychology
• BSc Business Computing
• BSc Cell Biology
• BSc Computing Science
• BSc Computing Science & Mathematics
• BSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
• BSc Ecology & Conservation
• BSc Environmental Geography
• BSc Environmental Science
• BSc Mathematics
• BSc Mathematics & Psychology
• BSc Software Engineering
• BSc Sport & Exercise Science

 
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¹ Scottish universities require 13 years of high school for direct admission to an undergraduate degree.
² An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.