International Diploma in Business, Finance, Marketing and Humanities

Program Overview

The International Diploma in Business, Finance, Marketing, and Humanities from the University of Stirling is a three- or four-term program that prepares students for undergraduate degrees in various business-related fields. Through core and specialist modules, the program develops essential skills in mathematics, statistics, communication, management, and other business areas. Students benefit from seminar-style teaching and real-life case studies, gaining a strong foundation for success in higher education and future careers in accounting, finance, management, and marketing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: International Diploma in Business, Finance, Marketing and Humanities
• Institution: University of Stirling
• Duration: 3 Terms (September 2024 - June 2025) or 4 Terms (September 2024 - August 2025)
• Objective: Prepare students for entry to Year 3 of an undergraduate degree in a wide range of subjects including accounting, business, finance, management, and marketing at the University of Stirling.
• iCAS Option: Students with a higher English language level may qualify for the iCAS (integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) program, which combines the pathway and degree in a single study plan, requiring only one visa and allowing for alternative English language qualifications.
• Progression: The University of Stirling is ranked 2nd in the UK (1st in Scotland) for Marketing and UK top 10 (2nd in Scotland) for Economics (Guardian University Guide 2023).
• Career Destinations: Graduates have secured positions at companies like PwC, SSE, Deloitte, Aston Martin, BT, and Hewlett-Packard.
• Program Highlights:
• Develop presentation and communication skills for pitching products and ideas.
• Reinforce theoretical learning through real-life case studies on local and international business.
• Reflect on the application of knowledge from various topics within a business setting.
• Benefit from seminar-style teaching.

Outline:

• Core Modules:
• Mathematics and Statistics (20 Credit Units)
• English for Undergraduate Study (20 Credit Units)
• Study Skills (20 Credit Units)
• Specialist Modules:
• Management and Organisation (20 Credit Units)
• Sociology (20 Credit Units)

Teaching:

• Teaching Style: Focuses on seminar-style teaching.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Accounting, Business, Finance, Management, Marketing
• Opportunities: Graduates have secured positions at companies like PwC, SSE, Deloitte, Aston Martin, BT, and Hewlett-Packard.

Other:

• Age Requirement: Students must be 17 years old by 01 September of the calendar year for the September start date.
For the June intake, students must be 17 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year, meaning they must have turned 18 before 01 September of the year they progress to university.
• Academic Requirements: A recognized International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree program, or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.
• iCAS Program: Students with a higher English language level may qualify for the iCAS program, which combines the pathway and degree in a single study plan, requiring only one visa and allowing for alternative English language qualifications.
• Start Dates: 30 September 2024 and 06 January 2025
• End Dates: 27 June 2025 and 29 August 2025
• Fees:
• Tuition Fee: £16,995.00
• Accommodation: £2,232.00 - £9,486.00
• Enrolment Fee: £250.00
• Textbooks: £95.00 - £360.00
• Lab Fee (Compulsory-Course dependent): £500.00
• Airport Pick-up (Optional): £89.00
• Social Programme (Optional): £50.00
• CAS Charges (Compulsory-Course dependent): £25.00
• Approximate Cost: £20,236.00 - £27,755.00
• Fee Notes:
• The cost of the study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length, and choice of accommodation.
• All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2025 will pay the 2024/2025 price as per their existing offer letter.
After 31 January 2025, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2025/2026 pricing.
• Progression Requirements:
• Accounting-BA (Hons):
Final level %: 50%, English level %: 60% (55% min in each skill), Additional Requirements
• Business Studies-BA (Hons):
Final level %: 50%, English level %: 60% (55% min in each skill), Additional Requirements
• Finance and Investment-BA (Hons):
Final level %: 50%, English level %: 60% (55% min in each skill), Additional Requirements
• Human Resource Management-BA (Hons):
Final level %: 50%, English level %: 60% (55% min in each skill), Additional Requirements
• Management-BSc (Hons):
Final level %: 50%, English level %: 60% (55% min in each skill), Additional Requirements
• Marketing-BA (Hons):
Final level %: 50%, English level %: 60%, Additional Requirements
• Retail Marketing-BA (Hons):
Final level %: 50%, English level %: 60% (55% min in each skill), Additional Requirements
• Accounting and Business Studies-BA (Hons):
Final level %: 50%, English level %: 60% (55% min in each skill), Additional Requirements
• Business Studies and Finance-BA (Hons):
Final level %: 50%, English level %: 60% (55% min in each skill)
• Business Studies and HRM-BA (Hons):
Final level %: 50%, English level %: 60% (55% min in each skill), Additional Requirements

• Tuition fee: £ 16,995.00
• Accommodation: £ 2,232.00 - 9,486.00
• Enrolment fee: £ 250.00
• Textbooks: £ 95.00 - 360.00
• Lab fee (Compulsory-Course dependent): £ 500.00
• Airport pick-up (Optional): £ 89.00
• Social programme (Optional): £ 50.00
• CAS charges (Compulsory-Course dependent): £ 25.00
• Approximate cost: £ 20,236.00 - 27,755.00