Preparing to Study

Studying in the UK may be very different to studying in your home country. Even students from countries whose education system is similar to the UK will find that there are differences.

There are some steps you can take before you arrive in the UK to help with your studies:

1. Get to know your programme of study

Read any information that you have received about your programme of study, and, if possible, buy or borrow some of the books on the recommended reading list.

You can read programme information here:

• Undergraduate programmes
• Postgraduate Programmes

2. Learn more about studying in the UK.

• The University’s Student Learning Services provide advice and support about study skills at Stirling - see our Student Learning Services Page
• The University’s STEER project provides new students with a mentor, who is an existing student. Read more about this on our STEER project page
• The Prepare for Success web site will help you - Prepare for Success
• You will find a basic summary of Study Skills advice on this page from the UK Council for International Student Affairs

3. Read more from other students at the University of Stirling

see our Student Viewpoints page