BA (Hons) Liberal Arts at University of Stirling

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Liberal Arts - International Advanced Entry is a two-year degree for students who have already completed an associate degree, higher diploma or equivalent, allowing them to transfer credits and complete an undergraduate degree at Stirling.

Duration: 2 years (24 months) full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

A flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum exploring society, identity, power and culture, with pathway selection depending on prerequisite modules studied previously. Modules are delivered in person on campus with supplementary online content.

Career pathways

Media and communications, public policy and government, education and research, cultural and heritage sectors, international organisations and creative industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Direct entry into Year 3: applicants must have completed two years of a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7, or hold an associate degree or equivalent qualification. Pathway selection depends on having studied relevant prerequisite modules or a similar stream. Application is by direct application rather than UCAS. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years (24 months) full time

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