Description : Bachelor's Courses(english) in INTO University of Stirling

About the educational program: Intu University of Stirling offers foreign students special educational programs for admission to the department of bachelor's degree. Applicants must have a high school diploma with good marks (12 full years of study) and the required level of English proficiency. Programs last 2, 3 or 4 semesters (6, 9 or 12 months). The length of the program depends on the level of language proficiency. If the applicant does not have the required level, he can improve it by enrolling in English language courses.

Each program consists of compulsory subjects and additional / special courses. The set of subjects is very extensive and enables each student to study those areas that interest him. For each successfully completed course, students receive "credits", by the end of education the total number of credits should reach 120. The number of hours per week is 21. Each program includes an English course for academic purposes.

A distinctive feature of the educational programs at INTU Stirling University is that after graduating from the programs graduates can enter the bachelor's degree not only in this university, but also in other universities in Scotland. The choice of available bachelor's programs is very extensive, and each graduate will find himself the sphere of interest in which he wanted to build a career in the future.

International Foundation in Business, Finance, Economics and Marketing.

• Duration of the course:
  • 3 semesters (9 months);
  • 4 semesters (12 months).
• Beginning: January, June, September;
• Level of English for participation in the program:
  • 3-semester program: IELTS 5.0;
  • 4-semester program: IELTS 4.5.
• Main modules:
  • English for Academic Purposes - 20 credits;
  • Mathematics & Statistics - 20 credits;
  • Introduction to British culture and society - 10 credits;
  • Information and communication technologies, research and training skills - 10 credits.
• Special modules:
  • Calculations for business - 20 credits;
  • Economy - 20 credits;
  • Introduction to business - 20 credits;
  • Introduction to Psychology - 20 credits;
  • Law and legal systems - 20 credits;
  • Principles of accounting - 20 credits;
  • Media resources - 20 credits.
• Bachelor's programs:
  • Accounting;
  • Accounting and Business Studies;
  • Accounting and Economics;
  • Accounting and Finance;
  • Accounting and Business Law;
  • Accounting and marketing;
  • Business Studies;
  • Business Research and Economics;
  • Business Studies and Finance;
  • Business research and human resources management;
  • Business Studies and Law;
  • Business research and marketing;
  • Economics;
  • Economics and Finance;
  • Economics and Marketing;
  • Finance;
  • Human Resource Management;
  • Human Resources Management and Law;
  • Management of Human Resources and Marketing;
  • Management;
  • Marketing;
  • Retail Marketing;
  • Law and Marketing;
  • Sport Business Management.

International Foundation in Media, Humanities and Social Sciences.

• Duration of the course:
  • 3 semesters (9 months);
  • 4 semesters (12 months).
• Beginning: January, June, September;
• Level of English for participation in the program:
  • 3-semester program: IELTS 5.0;
  • 4-semester program: IELTS 4.5.
• Main modules:
  • English language - 20 credits;
  • Introduction to mathematics and statistics - 20 credits;
  • British Culture and Society - 10 credits;
  • ICT, research and study skills - 10 credits.
• Special modules:
  • Introduction to Business - 20 credits;
  • Introduction to international politics - 20 credits;
  • Introduction to journalism - 20 credits;
  • Psychology - 20 credits;
  • Introduction to Law - 20 credits;
  • Social studies - 20 credits;
  • Contemporary Media - 20 credits.
• Bachelor's programs:
  • Business Law;
  • Business research in film and media;
  • Business Studies and Law;
  • Business research and marketing;
  • Business Studies and Psychology;
  • Criminology and Law;
  • Criminology and Social Policy;
  • Criminology and Sociology;
  • English Studies;
  • European Film and Media;
  • Cinema and Media;
  • Cinema and Media and Marketing;
  • Cinema and Media and Psychology;
  • Cinema and Media and Sociology;
  • Human Resource Management and Law;
  • Global Cinema;
  • History;
  • Human Resource Management and Psychology;
  • International Politics;
  • Journalism;
  • Law;
  • Law and Marketing;
  • Marketing and Psychology;
  • Philosophy;
  • Politics;
  • Religion;
  • History of Scotland;
  • Sociology and Social Policy.

International Foundation in Science, Computing and Engineering.

• Duration of the course: 2 semesters (6 months);
• Starting educational program: April;
• Level of English for participation in the program: IELTS 5.5;
• Main modules:
  • Academic English - 20 credits;
  • Mathematics and applied mathematics - 20 credits;
  • Introduction to British culture and social studies - 10 credits;
  • ICT and research skills - 10 credits.
• Special modules:
  • Biology and Psychology of Man - 20 credits;
  • Chemistry - 20 credits;
  • General Psychology - 20 credits;
  • Physics - 20 credits;
  • Principles of calculations - 20 credits.
• Bachelor's programs at the University of Stirling:
  • Animal Biology;
  • Aquaculture;
  • Biology;
  • Biology and Mathematics;
  • Biology and Psychology;
  • Business computing;
  • Computational Science;
  • Computational Science and Mathematics;
  • Biology of Environmental Protection and Management;
  • Ecology;
  • Geography of the environment;
  • Environmental Science;
  • Environmental Science and Mathematics;
  • Information systems;
  • Marine Biology;
  • Mathematics and its application;
  • Mathematics and Psychology;
  • Psychology;
  • Software Engineering.
• Bachelor's programs at the University of Dundee:
  • Civil Engineering;
  • Electronic Engineering;
  • Electronic Engineering and Physics;
  • Mechanical Engineering;
  • Pharmacology.

International Foundation for Science, Sport, Computing and Engineering.

• Duration:
  • 3 semesters (9 months);
  • 4 semesters (12 months).
• Beginning of classes: January, June, September;
• English language level for participation:
  • 3-semester program: IELTS 5.0;
  • 4-semester program: IELTS 4.5.
• Main modules:
  • English for Academic Education - 20 credits;
  • Mathematics & Statistics - 20 credits;
  • Introduction to British culture and society - 10 credits;
  • Research skills in education - 10 credits.
• Modules to choose from (according to the desired specialization):
  • Biological Science and Human Psychology - 40 credits;
  • Chemistry - 20 credits;
  • Business Research - 20 credits;
  • Introduction to Computing - 20 credits;
  • Introduction to general psychology - 20 credits;
  • Introduction to Sport - 20 credits;
  • Physics - 20 credits;
  • Mathematical Sciences and Applied Mathematics - 40 credits.
• Bachelor's programs:
  • The same programs that are available after the direction "Education in Science, Computing and Engineering".

About the educational course: The program of preparation for entering the Master's program is designed for international applicants with a bachelor's degree or 3-5 years of education under the Diploma program. The program lasts two semesters (6 months) and starts in January or April. For each successfully acquired subject, the student receives a certain number of credits, in total for the period of study each student must earn 120 credits. There are 21 hours of classes a week.

During the education the following types of work are applied:

• Written works;
• Writing extended essays;
• Listening tests;
• Presentations;
• Research projects.

Details of the educational program:

• Level of English to participate in the program: IELTS 6.0;
• Level of education for participation in the program: bachelor's degree or Diploma certificate (from 3 to 5 years of study);
• Modules:
  • English in Master's Studies;
  • Research and ICT skills for master's purposes;
  • Advanced research skills;
  • Mathematics in Science and Engineering;
  • Empirical research and critical thinking.
• Master programs:
  • For admission are available programs of all directions listed in the section "Graduate Diploma Preparation Programs".

Quick overview: English language courses are designed for international students who need to improve their level of knowledge.

Types of educational courses:

• Academic English (1-4 semesters);
• Pre-sessional English (3, 6 or 12 weeks).

Academic programs are available at the beginning of semesters, and "in-session" programs are available in the summer months. The learning process is built around the main sections of the language:

• Grammar;
• Speaking;
• Listening;
• Letter;
• Academic skills of English.

Details of educational programs:

• Academic English:
  • Age: From 16 years old;
  • Beginning of classes: September, January, April, June;
  • Duration: 1 to 4 semesters;
  • Level of English: IELTS 3.0;
  • Courses:
    • Development of language skills (5 hours a week);
    • Integrated language skills (15 hours per week);
    • Communication Skills (5 hours a week);
    • English for Academic Purposes (15 hours a week);
    • Preparation for the international test in English (IELTS) (5 hours a week).
• Pre-session English:
  • Age: From 16 years old;
  • Beginning of classes: June, July, August;
  • Duration: 3, 6 or 12 weeks;
  • Level of English: IELTS 5.0 - 6.0;
  • 24 hours a week.;
  • Aims and objectives of the program:
    • The study of research English and adaptation to the device and rules of conduct in British universities;
    • Study requirements, the task and expectations of higher education, culture and public life in Britain;
    • Skills of correct and competent presentation in various fields and subjects of academic knowledge;
    • Adaptation to life and study in Britain before starting their studies in the chosen specialty.

Quick overview:

• Age of students: 17+ years;
• Duration: 3-4 terms;
• The minimum level of knowledge: IELTS from 5.0.

The course at INTO University of Stirling is offered in 2 versions:

• Preparation for the university and enrollment for the 2nd year:
  • Academic English Course (20 credits);
  • ICT, research and academic skills (10 credits);
  • Introduction to British culture and sociology (10 credits);
  • Fundamentals of Mathematics and Statistics (20 credits);
  • Students who plan further education in mathematical and exact specialties can also take the course "Mathematics and Applied Mathematics" (40 credits).
• University study and enrollment for the third year:
  • Academic skills and ICT (10 credits);
  • British Cultural Institutions (10 credits);
  • English - university level (20 credits);
  • Mathematics and statistics for management (20 credits).

To receive a bachelor's degree, a 4-year educational course is required. The duration of both programs is 3-4 trimester, you can start education in June, September and February. The minimum level of English for enrollment is IELTS from 5.0 and higher.

Faculty accessible to students after the completion of the course:

• Arts and Humanities;
• Sport and health sciences;
• Natural Sciences;
• Sociology and related sciences;
• Stirling Management School.

Suggested directions of bachelor's degree:

• Accounting;
• Business and Accounting;
• Accounting, business and legislation;
• Accounting and Economics;
• Finance and accounting;
• Accounting and marketing;
• Zoology;
• Applied Mathematics;
• Aquaculture;
• Biology;
• Biology and psychology;
• Business legislation;
• Business and economics;
• Business courses and film industry;
• Business & Finance;
• Business and Human Resource Management;
• Business and marketing;
• Business and Psychology;
• Cytology (cell biology);
• Computer science;
• Computer Science + Mathematics;
• Forensic science and law;
• Biology + Management;
• Forensic science + sociology;
• Ecology;
• Economics;
• Economics and finance;
• Economics and marketing;
• Environmental Sciences and geography;
• Cinematography and media;
• Cinematography and psychology;
• Finance and investment;
• Human Resource Management (+ marketing / psychology / legislation);
• Journalism;
• Law;
• Management;
• Marine Biology;
• Marketing;
• Marketing and Psychology;
• Policy;
• Psychology;
• Psychology + Sociology;
• Marketing and Sales;
• Sociology and Social Policy;
• Software Engineering;
• Management in the sports business;
• Sport and physical development.