Graduate Diploma in Media, Humanities and Social Sciences
INTO University of Stirling, United Kingdom
Total Course Fee
USD 22,900
Course Accredited By
NA
For students who do not meet the academic and English language requirements for a Master’s degree.
Preparing students for direct 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.
Preparing students for direct 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.
On campus and online study options
- This program is available to study either on campus or online – giving students the flexibility to choose what’s best for them.
- If your student starts online and is then able to travel to the UK, they’ll be able to transfer to an on-campus program in January or March/April 2022. They’ll need to meet any visa requirements and demonstrate good attendance and performance during their studies online.
- If your student applies for an Online Extended program, they’ll be offered an Online Academic English plus Online or on-campus academic pathway study plan.
Key information
- 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.
- Option to progress to a range of degrees at Abertay University, the University of Dundee, the University of Edinburgh, the
- University of Aberdeen, the University of Strathclyde and the University of the West of Scotland, as well as the University of Stirling.
Standard Program: Jan March & Sept
- 3 Terms
- Extended Program: Jan June & Sept
- 4 Terms
Enrollment Cycles
- March 2023
- September 2023
- January 2024
Standard Course Requirement
Academic requirements
- Pass in an undergraduate degree in any academic subject or Diploma (3-5 years) with high grades in any academic subject.
English language entry requirements
- 3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill) or equivalent.
Additional information
- If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry into our Integrated Programme.
Extended Course Requirement
Academic requirements
- Pass in an undergraduate degree in any academic subject or Diploma (3-5 years) with high grades in any academic subject.
English language entry requirements
- 4 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in each subskill) or equivalent.
Additional information
- If you're intending to progress to the University of Stirling, you may qualify for entry into our Integrated Programme.
- A total of 120 credits must be earnt to successfully complete the pathway programme.
Term 1 modules
- Academic English and Study Skills for Graduate Study 20 Credits
- Applied Research and Reflection 20 Credits
- Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study 20 Credits
- Exploring Media Humanities and Social Sciences 20 Credits
- Personal and Professional Development 20 Credits
- Research Methods for Graduate Study 20 Credits
- Individual Project
- Standard Fees :£16475
- Extended Fees: £18495
Additional Fees:
- C = Compulsory / O = Optional
- Course related fees
- Enrolment fee C £150.00
- Textbooks (3 term) C £240.00
Other fees
- Airport pickup O Edinburgh International Airport Not applicable to students on our online courses £70.00
- Airport pickup O Glasgow International Airport Not applicable to students on our online courses £70.00
- Social programme O Activity costs range from free-£50 Not applicable to students on our online courses £50