Pre-sessional English

University of Stirling

This course will provide you with short and intensive English language preparation. It's suitable for you if you're already academically qualified and due to start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Stirling.

Key Information

Intensive language and study skills development in preparation for your degree.
Teaching and assessments tailored to the requirements of study at the University of Stirling.
Develop academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
Learn with students who will be studying similar subjects upon progression to university.
Adapt to living and studying in the UK prior to starting your degree program.
Subject to meeting the university's academic entry requirements, achieving the level of performance required in the Pre-Sessional English course will allow students to progress to their university course without needing to retake the IELTS test.
Apply for your on-campus accommodation by emailing our accommodation team at isc@stir.ac.uk

Course Details

Pre-sessional English

University of Stirling

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Offer of a place at the University of Stirling.

English Language Requirements

Our on-campus courses are suitable for students with current overall IELTS levels between 5.0 and 6.5 and who need to improve their IELTS score by either 0.5 (6-week courses) or 1.0 (10-week course).

We accept IELTS UKVI Academic and PTE UKVI Academic tests for our on-campus pre-sessional English courses.

All English language tests must be taken within 2 years of the start date of the Pre-sessional English course.

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Summer Start (July)

Programme start date : 14 July 2025 - Programme end date: 22 August 2025

Term 1 summer: 14 July 2025 - 22 August 2025

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 3,100.00

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

£ 6,182.00 - 13,706.00

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.