Overview

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.

Key Information of Pre-Master's in Science, Computing and Engineering

Progress to the INTO University of Stirling: UK top 25 for Biology & Computer Science and Information Systems (Guardian University Guide 2023).
Computing degrees at the University of Stirling are accredited by the British Computer Society.
Stirling has close links with The Data Lab – Scotland’s innovation center for data and AI – as well as the Scottish Informatics and Computing Science Alliance (SICSA).
Just a short train journey to Glasgow and Edinburgh – 2 of the UK's top 5 technology hubs (Tech Nation Jobs & Skills Report 2022) – Stirling is the perfect base to accelerate your career.
Explore research areas of interest at an early stage to pursue in more detail once progressing to the degree.
Successful completion of the Pre-Master’s leads to a Graduate Diploma of Higher Education.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research Design

Critical Thinking

Study Skills for Graduate Study

Academic English and Communication for Graduate Study

Quantitative or Qualitative Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Natural Sciences General Engineering & Technology Computer Sciences View 1278 other preparation in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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: If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry to a combined degree with preparation programme.Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications.

Age Requirements:

English Requirements:

3-Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill) or equivalent.
4-Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in each subskill) or equivalent.

iCAS

If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS (integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)) program. 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.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20995 GBP / full

≈ 20995 GBP / full

Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Key Information of Pre-Master's in Science, Computing and Engineering

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Stirling

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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