heriot-watt pre-sessional

pre-sessional with brit LC

BRIT Language Centre has run the Heriot-Watt University (HWU) pre-sessional course for over five years. This pre-sessional course is a great option for future UK university students and can be used in lieu of an IELTS score, allowing you to skip that sometimes-frustrating exam. This course is accepted by 33 UK universities (please see below) – as long as your future university is on the list, you can join this course and skip the IELTS. Students will not only improve their English, but also learn and practice key academic skills that will give them a head start in their university studies.

Run over 6 weeks (weekdays) or 11 weeks (weekends), the Heriot-Watt pre-sessional course is taught by highly qualified, Heriot-Watt certified instructors. Students will learn how to use and make academic references, create academic posters, write reports, how to take exams, write dissertations, and more.

Please see below for more specific details on the Heriot-Watt pre-sessional course.

heriot-watt university

Heriot-Watt University was established in 1821 and has been developing transformational solutions to specific global problems. They are specialists in engineering, business and science and leaders in innovative global education for a future world.

Heriot-Watt has five campuses across the world in Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia. Heriot Watt also has 53 Approved Learning Partners (ALPs) such as BRIT Language Centre.
Heriot-Watt has over 31,000 students studying with at their campuses and online through distance learning

Ranked Worldwide

World’s First Actuarial Science Department
World-class Logistics Masters and Research
World’s 2nd Oldest School of Textile & Design
UK’s First Petroleum Engineering Programme
Top 5 UK in Building (Real Estate, Urban Planning)
Top 5 UK in Civil Engineering
Top 5 UK in Marketing
Top 10 UK in Electrical Engineering

Heriot-Watt has five campuses across the world in Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia. Heriot Watt also has 53 Approved Learning Partners (ALPs) such as BRIT Language Centre.
Heriot-Watt has over 31,000 students studying with at their campuses and online through distance learning

Ranked Worldwide

World’s First Actuarial Science Department
World-class Logistics Masters and Research
World’s 2nd Oldest School of Textile & Design
UK’s First Petroleum Engineering Programme
Top 5 UK in Building (Real Estate, Urban Planning)
Top 5 UK in Civil Engineering
Top 5 UK in Marketing
Top 10 UK in Electrical Engineering

HERIOT-WATT PRE-SESSIONAL IS ACCEPTED BY:

There is a full list of the universities at the bottom of this page

6-week (or 11-week) pre-sessional

6-week (or 11-week) Pre-Sessional

Meet university language requirements
Gain key academic skills for future university studies

BRIT Language Centre is an official partner of Heriot-Watt University and has run their Pre-sessional course for over 5 years. To read more information at the Heriot-Watt website, please click on the button below:

Extra Details

Total Course Cost: 98,000 THB
Promotions Available
Pay in Installments
Entry Requirements: Depending on your future University Program but typically an IELTS 5.5 in all skills
Any student who does not meet the required score can request a free English language test to measure their language level. We can also provide a booster course to reach this requirement.
- Documents Required for Enrolment
  - Offer letter from your UK university (if applicable)
To submit the documents for showing English level:
- Students can submit an official score (IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson and etc.)
- If a student has completed an international bachelors degree, this qualifies as meeting the English level.
- If a student does not have either of the above, the student can contact the us for a level test and we can organize one.
- Deposit of 5,000 baht. Students can pay the remaining tuition 3 weeks before course start.

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Course Structure

Option 1: Weekdays
- 6 weeks: Monday to Thursday
- 10:00 to 13:00, 14:00 to 16:00 (Until 17:00 on Tuesdays)
Course Dates: Weekdays
- 16 May to 24 June, 2022
- 11 July to 19 August, 2022
- 17 October to 25 November, 2022
Option 2: Weekends
- 11 weeks: Saturday and Sunday
- 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 16:00 (Until 17:00 on Sundays)
Course Dates: Weekends
- 11 June to 19 August, 2022
- 17 September to 25 November, 2022
Instruction consists of:
- Classroom based learning (dependent on COVID)
- Lectures, group work, seminars, homework and self-study, e-learning platform, assignments

Course Content

Academic Literacy module introduces students to a range of different material:
- Texts with conventional structures and purposes, study activities, and assessment tasks found at university.
Academic Engagement module creates discussions and critical reflection so students can learn how to interact appropriately in seminars and contribute evidence-based views.
- Students will learn how to correctly listen to lectures and engage in activities in order to raise their awareness of the type of language used in different contexts.
Students will also learn:
- Techniques for studying listening, reading and taking notes.
- Techniques for writing, reporting, taking an exam, writing a dissertation.
- Techniques for using and making references.
- Techniques for making an academic poster presentation.
Material is also tailored to each student’s field of study so students can get a head start on researching interesting topics that are relevant to them.

Why Choose BRIT Language Centre for your Pre-Sessional?

We have assisted more than 200 students with meeting their university entrance language requirement with a pre-sessional course.
The instructors are approved and certified for teaching Pre-sessional English from a UK university.
Although the course is offered in Thailand, it is certified by Heriot-Watt and approved by 33 UK Universities.
Student can keep their scores for up to 2 years. This course certificate is suitable for students who will want to join a UK university in the two years from the original course date.
Students can pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree without taking IELTS after graduation.
Receive an unconditional offer before you travel to the UK for your degree program.

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How To Apply

1. Email or Call us

2. Provide an IELTS Score or Take Our Test

3. Make a deposit payment

4. Make full payment 3 weeks before course

5. Start your course !

Student TESTIMONIALS

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take this course instead of the passing the IELTS?

Yes! One of the main benefits is that students who take and pass the course can forgo the IELTS exam. As long as your future university is on the relevant page for the PSE (Strathclyde or Heriot-Watt PSE Page), then you can use it in lieu of the IELTS.

Is this course only for improving my English level?

No – this course is mostly aimed at improving academic skills and getting students ready for the type of study found at a UK university. This gives students a great head start for their UK studies, and will definitely put them on the right path to success.

The improvement in their English is another objective of the course and students will see solid improvement in all four skills of English, in a true academic environment like they will have at university.

Are the teachers on the course Thai?

No, all the teachers are non-Thai, native English speakers who are highly qualified, having a masters or above, and are trained/approved by the university for PSE teaching.

“What is the difference between the Heriot-Watt Pre-sessional (PSE) and the University of Strathclyde PSE?”

Although both courses can be used in lieu of an IELTS score for university entrance, they have slightly different purposes. First, although some UK universities accept both courses, some universities only accept one or the other. Our counselors will make sure that your future university accepts the course before you join.

Secondly, the Heriot-Watt (HWU) course is completed over 6 weeks (weekdays), or 11 weeks (weekends), while the Strathclyde PSE course is completed over 8 or 12 weeks (weekdays). The price of the Strathclyde PSE course is higher than the HWU PSE course as it is longer.

Thirdly, because the Strathclyde course is longer, you can join the course with lower IELTS subskill scores. The specific IELTS score required for the course will depend on the university you want to attend.

Can I take the pre-sessional course even if I already have the necessary IELTS score?

Definitely – about 30% of our students on any given PSE course normally already have the required IELTS score. They’ve joined in order to get the many benefits of an academic course which prepares students for UK university studies. If you want to be as successful as possible in your university, a pre-sessional gives you a huge boost.

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Heriot-Watt Pre-sessional is accepted by:

University of Aberdeen
Bangor University
University of Bradford
University of Bristol
Brunel University
University of Chester
Coventry University
University for the Creative Arts
De Montfort University
University of Dundee
Durham University
Edinburgh Napier University
University of Essex
University of Glasgow
The Glasgow School of Art
University of Greenwich
Heriot-Watt University
University of Hertfordshire
Keele University
Kingston University London
University of Leeds
Leeds Beckett University
University of Liverpool
University of Northampton
University of Plymouth
Regents University London
Robert Gordon University
University of South Wales
University of Stirling
University of Strathclyde
University of Sunderland
Swansea University
University of Winchester

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HERIOT-WATT PRE-SESSIONAL IS ACCEPTED BY:

6-week (or 11-week) Pre-Sessional

Extra Details

Inquire Now

Course Structure

Course Content

Why Choose BRIT Language Centre for your Pre-Sessional?

Inquire Now

How To Apply

Student TESTIMONIALS

Frequently Asked Questions

Send us a Message

Heriot-Watt Pre-sessional is accepted by: