Heriot-Watt University

6-week programme in Thailand

BRIT Language Centre

On-campus 6-week pre-sessional – Bangkok, Thailand

BRIT Language Centre is an approved learning partner of Heriot-Watt University and will be running its 6-week pre-sessional portfolio course in Bangkok. The course programme and outcomes are identical to those of the course run at Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh campus.

If you are close to meeting or you have met the English condition for your degree, this very intensive course can top up your language proficiency and raise your awareness of the way you will be expected to study in English.

The course will take place in classrooms at the Brit Language Centre.

Dates and fees

Pre-Sessional English Programme
Duration/Format Start date End date Deadline for applications
6 weeks/weekdays 15 May 23 June 28 April (Friday)
11 weeks/weekend 10 June 18 Aug 20 May (Friday)
6 weeks/weekdays 10 July 18 Aug 17 June (Friday)
11 weeks/weekend 16 Sep 24 Nov 26 August (Friday)
6 weeks/weekdays 16 Oct 24 Nov 23 September (Friday)
  • Location: Brit Language Centre, Bangkok
  • Fee: 99,550 Baht

Entry requirements

  • IELTS 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.0 (UG);
  • IELTS 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.5 (PG)
  • MSc Translating and Interpreting unconditional offer for the postgraduate degree

Benefits of studying in Thailand

  • No need to take a secure English language test (SELT) at an approved centre
  • Save on visa extensions, accommodation and living costs in the UK
  • If unsuccessful in achieving the required grade, there is still time to retake IELTS 
  • Progression results can be used to satisfy the English language condition at a variety of Scottish universities (ask for details).

Assessment

The assessment on the pre-sessional programme comprises a variety of
coursework tasks and a language exam. Achieving an overall grade C (50%)
across your assessments enables you to progress to your degree at Heriot -Watt
University.
Other institutions accept the outcomes for the Heriot-Watt pre-sessional course.
Please check with the administrator for the university and degree you wish to
study.
Assessment for the pre-sessional course is:
• Research project (40%)
• Poster interaction (15%)
• Seminar discussion (25%)
• Language exam (20%)

How to apply

Find out how to apply for a pre-sessional academic English course.

For help with your application, contact the BRIT Language Centre: