Pre-Master's in Media, Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Stirling
Prepare for entry to a postgraduate degree in a range of subjects including social research, education, media management, publishing studies and TESOL at the University of Stirling.
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.
Apply for one of our iCAS programs.
Key Information
- Progress to the University of Stirling: UK top 15 (3rd in Scotland) for Communication and Media Studies and UK top 13 (5th in Scotland) for Education (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
- MSc Media Management was the first course of its kind in the UK and has been running since 1993.
- MSc TESOL students have opportunities to shadow and observe teachers in actual classes.
- Attend specialist lectures and seminar sessions at the university.
- Explore research areas of interest at an early stage to pursue in more detail once progressing to the degree. Develop research and analytical skills with one-to-one supervision.
- Successful completion of the Pre-Master’s leads to a Graduate Diploma of Higher Education.
Age Requirement
17
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 program.Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternativesEnglish Language Requirements
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in each subskill) or equivalent.Class size
20
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.
Apply for one of our iCAS programs
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025 Summer Start (June)
Programme start date : 16 June 2025 - Programme end date: 12 June 2026
- Term 1 summer: 16 June 2025 - 29 August 2025
- Term 2 fall: 29 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
- Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 - 13 March 2026
- Term 4 spring: 30 March 2026 - 12 June 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 19,995.00
Accommodation
£ 2,232.00 - 9,486.00
Enrolment fee
£ 250.00
Textbooks
£ 100.00 - 370.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 500.00
Approximate cost
£ 23,077.00 - 30,601.00
Stated fees apply only to the part of the study plan delivered by the International Study Centre.
All fees for your degree are set by the University and will be payable upon successful progression. Visit the University of Stirling website for more information.
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.
The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025–31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/26 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued, and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing.
Core modules
Credit Units
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