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international
study centre
Glasgow voted the
world’s friendliest city
Rough Guide, February 2021
A top 20 UK University
The Times and The Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2022
www.strath.ac.uk/isc
THE PLACE OF USEFUL LEARNING
WHY STRATHCLYDE? Ranked 17th in the UK The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 UK top 10 in 20 subjects The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 First university to win the coveted ‘Times Higher Education University of the Year’ title twice – 2012 and 2019 £1 billion invested in the University campus to create a world-class environment for students Students’ choice for Local Life Whatuni? Students Choice Awards 2020 5th in the UK for overall student satisfaction 2021 National Student Survey analysis by the Times Higher Education 2
THE INTERNATIONAL
STUDY CENTRE
WELCOMES YOU
Here at the University of Strathclyde The International Study Centre introduces you to
International Study Centre, we are the style of teaching that you will experience when
dedicated to providing specialist degree you progress on to your degree at Strathclyde.
This includes tutorials, seminar-style classes
preparation for international students.
and some large group lectures.
Our programmes combine academic modules, study
Whilst at the International Study Centre, you will be
skills and English language training. These skills are
able to begin your academic journey in a supportive
designed to provide you with the best opportunity
and welcoming environment. You will be assessed
to succeed when you progress onto your degree
regularly throughout the course to help us monitor
programme at the University of Strathclyde.
your progress, and experienced staff are always
You will be part of the University from the day you available to help you with anything you need,
start studying at the International Study Centre. both inside and outside of your academic studies.
As well as benefitting from resources at the
International Study Centre, you will have access 99% of International Study Centre
to all the University’s facilities. These include a students who completed their course
£31 million Sport, Health and Wellbeing facility, were offered a place to study at the
new £60 million Learning & Teaching building
and the University’s welcoming library.
University of Strathclyde in 2021
Study plan
3 term pathway
Undergraduate
Foundation Programme Year 2, 3 and 4 at the university
at the International
Study Centre
Undergraduate
3 term pathway
International Year
One BBA at the Year 2 and 3 at the university Graduation
International
Study Centre
3 term pathway
International Year
Two Civil Engineering Year 3 and 4 at the university
at the International
Study Centre
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Postgraduate
Postgraduate pathway
programmes at the Year 1 at the
International Study university
Graduation
Centre or online
Note: This is an example timeline. Some exceptions apply.
Year 1 Find out more on the website.
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DISCOVER STUDYING
IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
LOCATION ACCOMMODATION UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
Glasgow is one of We can help you choose At the University of
Scotland’s largest, the right accommodation Strathclyde, the campus
most vibrant cities. for you, and ensure you has everything you need for
settle in with ease. an unforgettable student
The city has an abundance of
sights to see, as well as exciting experience.
While studying a programme at the
food, music and sports scenes. International Study Centre, you can Facilities include a state-of-the-art
It is a compact city that is full of find your home abroad through library, a brand-new student union,
culture. Additionally, Glasgow has Student Roost, an award-winning restaurants and many student
excellent transport links that make student accommodation provider, societies and clubs you can join.
it easy to visit the rest of the UK, or have the option to arrange
EU and the world. accommodation independently. As a student here, you can enjoy:
A brand new Students’ Union
Cultural highlights include: If you are younger than 18 at the building with games area,
Famous artworks at the start of your programme, you will bars, and event space for over
Kelvingrove Art Gallery automatically be allocated a room. 250 people
and Museum, and Gallery of Over 200 clubs and societies
Modern Art For information about your living
Access to Strathclyde Sport, home
Riverside Museum, displaying arrangement options, please visit
to over 50 sport and fitness clubs
many objects from Glasgow’s isc.strath.ac.uk/international-
The Student Media Centre
history study-centre/accommodation
The Strathclyde International Society.
Touring the city’s striking street
art (look out for the Panda or
Spaceman)
Multicultural food scene at the
West End, including traditional Glasgow is ranked 3rd
Scottish fayre best student city
Two of the UK’s major football
teams – Rangers F.C. and in the UK
Celtic F.C. QS Best Student Cities 2022
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UNDERGRADUATE
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
This programme provides progression PROGRESSION DEGREES**
to the second year of a four-year Choose from over 100 progression degrees
undergraduate degree at the available, including:
Accounting BA (Hons)
University of Strathclyde*.
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
The Undergraduate Foundation Programme is Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
specially designed for international students. Business Administration BBA (Hons)
It provides English language and academic support Business Law & Business Enterprise BA (Hons)
that prepares you fully for an undergraduate degree Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)
study at the University. Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
Once you complete your pathway programme and Computer Science BSc (Hons)
achieve the required grades, you can start the Economics & Finance BA (Hons)
second year of your degree at the University^. Education & TESOL BA (Hons)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons)
You can choose from two pathways: Finance BA (Hons)
Business and Social Sciences International Business BA (Hons)
Engineering and Sciences Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
KEY FACTS Pharmacy MPharm
Programme length: 3 terms Politics & International Relations BA (Hons)
Entry dates: September or January Psychology BA (Hons)
Entry Requirements *Some exceptions apply depending on the progression aim.
Academic: Good high school grades or equivalent ^Should you not reach the grades required for progression to year two,
there may be the option to progress to year one.
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 **There is a wide range of progression degrees available. Please note that
overall (with minimum 4.5 in writing and 4.0 in some courses have limited places, and some degrees may have further
conditions for entry and progression.
other areas)
Age: 17+ For more information, please visit
isc.strath.ac.uk/programmes/
undergraduate-foundation
1st in the UK
for Accounting & Finance,
Pharmacology & Pharmacy,
Subjects allied to Medicine
The Times and The Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2022
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INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL
YEAR ONE YEAR TWO
INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE BBA INTERNATIONAL YEAR TWO
This pathway provides progression to the CIVIL ENGINEERING
second year of a three-year Bachelor of This programme provides an accelerated
Business Administration (BBA) degree route to the third year of a four-year
at the University of Strathclyde. Civil Engineering degree at the
University of Strathclyde.
The International Year One is a three-term programme,
designed for international students with a moderate The International Year Two is a three-term
level of English language, who want to accelerate programme, designed for students with a good
their learning. level of English language and a high school
qualification, who want to accelerate their study
You will study modern business through a lens of
of civil engineering.
industry-focused modules while improving your
English language and study skills. Upon completing You will study specialist civil engineering modules,
the programme and achieving the required grades, develop practical laboratory skills, and also
you can enter the second year of your BBA degree benefit from academic classes to further hone
at the University. your English language and study skills. Once you
successfully complete your programme and achieve
KEY FACTS
the required grades, you can enter the third year
Programme length: 3 terms
of your engineering degree at the University.
Entry dates: September or January
Entry Requirements KEY FACTS
Academic: Good high school graduation grades Programme length: 3 terms
or equivalent academic study plus one year of Entry dates: September or January
further study Entry Requirements
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 Academic: Good high school graduation grades
overall (with minimum 5.0 in writing and 4.0 or equivalent academic study plus one year of
in other areas) further study*
Age: 17+ English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5
overall (5.5 in writing and 5.0 in other areas)
PROGRESSION DEGREES
Age: 17+
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
*Secondary school-level Physics and Maths qualifications required.
For more information about International Year One
BBA, please visit isc.strath.ac.uk/programmes/ PROGRESSION DEGREES
international-year-one-bba Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
Civil & Environmental Engineering BEng (Hons)
For more information about International Year Two
Civil Engineering, please visit isc.strath.ac.uk/
programmes/international-year-two-civil-eng.
Strathclyde
Business School is 5th in the UK
triple accredited: for Civil Engineering
The Times and The Sunday Times Good
AACSB, EQUIS & AMBA University Guide 2022
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POSTGRADUATE
PATHWAY PROGRAMMES
Our programmes provide a pathway PROGRESSION DEGREES**
to a wide variety of postgraduate degrees Depending on which Pre-Masters Programme you
choose to study, there are over 130 progression
at the University of Strathclyde.
degrees available, including:
The Pre-Masters Programme provides academic and 5G Advanced Communications MSc
English language study modules to prepare you for a Advanced Computer Science MSc
postgraduate degree at the University of Strathclyde. Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc
We offer the two-term standard programme, a
Advanced Pharmacology MSc
12-week accelerated format or the virtually based
Biomedical Sciences MSc
Online Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme.
Business & Management MSc
With this variety of flexible options, you can progress Civil Engineering MSc
to Strathclyde at the right pace from a setting that Data Analytics MSc
suits you. Once you successfully complete your International Accounting & Finance MSc
programme and achieve the required grades, Law LLM
you can start your chosen Masters degree at Marketing MSc
the University. Quantitative Finance MSc
TESOL and Intercultural Communication MSc
CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAMME
Pre-Masters Programme ^Alternatives are accepted for the English language requirement.
*If you don’t meet the English language requirement for the one semester
Programme length: 2 terms Online Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme, then you have the option to study
Entry dates: January or April† this programme either over two (February start) or three semesters (October
start) depending on your IELTS level.
Subject routes: Business and Social Sciences, †Leading to September start at the University.
or Engineering and Sciences §Leading to January start at the University.
‡Students from China and Taiwan currently studying a diploma or a degree
Entry Requirements may be eligible for an earlier entry route.
Academic: Recognised first degree in a related field **There is a wide range of progression degrees available. Some degrees may
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 have further conditions for entry and progression.
(with minimum 5.5 in all areas) or equivalent^
Age: 20+ For more information about the
Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme postgraduate pathway programmes,
Programme length: 12 weeks (plus induction please visit isc.strath.ac.uk/
and exam week) programmes/pre-masters
Entry dates: September§
Subject routes: Business and Social Sciences,
or Engineering and Sciences ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREPARATION
Entry Requirements If you need to improve your English language level
Academic: Recognised first degree in a related field before starting the Undergraduate Foundation
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 Programme, Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme
(with minimum 5.5 in all areas) or equivalent^ or Pre-Masters Programme, you can first join one
Age: 20+ of our English language preparation programmes.
After successful completion of this language support
Online Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme ONLINE course, you can join your chosen pathway programme.
Programme length: 1 semester*
Entry dates: February†, May† or September§ Note: You can study your English language course
Subject routes: Business or Finance (up to 1 term) and the Pre-Masters Programme with
one visa. Students on this course do not need to take
Entry Requirements
an additional IELTS test at the end of their course
Academic: Recognised first degree in a related field‡
to progress on to their Pre-Masters Programme, as
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0
they will be assessed on their Academic English
(with minimum 5.5 in all areas) or equivalent^
Age: 19+ Skills (AES) grade at the International Study Centre.
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Join us on social media By train to:
/iscstrathclyde Edinburgh: 50 minutes
/UniversityofStrathclydeInternationalStudyCentre By flight to:
London: 75 minutes
#MyStrathStory Paris: 110 minutes
Nearest airport:
How to apply Glasgow Airport Inverness
You will need to complete an application form and Aberdeen
submit the relevant documentation. SCOTLAND
You can apply through your local education agent. UNIVERSITY
OF STRATHCLYDE
Dundee
Alternatively you can apply directly via our website and
one of our dedicated Student Enrolment Advisors will Edinburgh
be happy to provide support through every step of the Glasgow
Newcastle
application process.
Full information on how to apply, fees, entry requirements
and more, visit isc.strath.ac.uk/how-to-apply
Liverpool
ENGLAND
WALES
Cardiff
Bristol London
The International Study Centre programmes are provided
by Study Group in collaboration with the University
of Strathclyde.
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