Program Overview

BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy with International Foundation

University of Stirling

Combining your preparation studies with your undergraduate degree in a single four-year study plan. An iCAS (integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)) means that you'll study on one visa for the entire programme – you don’t have to pay for flights home to renew your visa after Year 1 and can stay in the UK to work over the summer.

A range of alternative English language qualifications to IELTS are accepted for entry. If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements, you should apply for an International Foundation in Business, Finance, Economics and Marketing, Media, Humanities and Social Sciences or Science, Sport, Computing and Engineering, which also offer progression to undergraduate degrees.

Key Information

• A single study plan, meaning students can apply for one visa for the full duration of the programme.
• After successful completion of Year 1 of their study plan, students continue to Year 2 of their undergraduate degree.
• Many degrees are accredited by professional bodies, and have strong links with industry and local organizations providing opportunities for hands-on learning through placements.

Course Details

BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy with International Foundation

University of Stirling

2024//26

4terms Pathway + 3years Degree

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 17
• Academic Requirements: Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.
• Class size: 16

Important Dates

2025 Summer Start (June)

• Course start date: 16 June 2025 - Course 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

Fees and Pricing

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

Modules

Core modules

• English for Academic Purposes: 20 Credit Units
• Core Mathematics and Statistics: 20 Credit Units
• Economics: 20 Credit Units
• Personal Tutoring: 0
• Film and Media Studies: 20 Credit Units
• Political and Sociological Concepts: 20 Credit Units
• Pre-Sessional English
• Study Skills for Business and Humanities: 20 Credit Units

Progression

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

Politics and Social Policy-BA (Hons)

• Final level %: 50%
• English level %: 60% (55% min each skill)
• Additional Requirements: Additional Information