Pre-Master's (Media, Humanities and Social Sciences)

Leading To MPP Public Policy

This Pre Masters is for international students who want to study a Master's degree in Media, Humanities And Social Sciences at The University Of Stirling, but do not have the academic or English qualifications for direct admission. It is available for selected Master's level programmes at The University Of Stirling, including MPP Public Policy.

• 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 £18,245
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  University of Stirling International Study Centre

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to a Master's Degree at The University of Stirling.
  • Pass degree or HND accepted.
  • 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

This Pre Masters prepares international students for postgraduate study in Media, Humanities And Social Sciences at The University Of Stirling. It is specially designed for students who do not have the academic qualifications normally required for admission to a master's programme at the university. It is also suitable for students who meet the academic requirements but need to improve their English skills before starting a master's.

During the course, you will study in a supportive learning environment alongside other international students. You will have the opportunity to deepen your subject knowledge, develop your study & research skills and improve your academic English to a high level.

On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to selected master's degrees in Media, Humanities And Social Sciences at The University Of Stirling, including MPP Public Policy. Admission is decided on a case by case basis, taking into consideration your academic performance and other factors.

Note: Students studying this course may¹ benefit from a single 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 from the Pre Masters.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in any academic subjects, equivalent to a UK Pass/Ordinary Degree in any subject. Or completion of a Higher Diploma (3-5 years) with good grades in any subject.
English *	IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent English qualification.
Maximum Age	Students are normally aged between 21 - 30 years. Students with a study gap of more than 5 years cannot normally be considered for this course.

Start Dates And Progression

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

Progression Options

Students studying this course are eligible to apply for admission to the following postgraduate programmes at The University Of Stirling.

• MLitt Publishing Studies
• MPP Public Policy
• MSc Criminology
• MSc English Language & Linguistics
• MSc International Conflict & Cooperation
• MSc International Journalism
• MSc Management & English Language Teaching
• MSc Media Management
• MSc Strategic Public Relations & Communication Management
• MSc Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (Tesol)

 
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¹ 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.