Each of our programmes will introduce your chosen subject area as well as improve your English language skills. After successful completion of your International Study Centre pathway programme, you will be able to progress to your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Strathclyde.
If you need extra English language support before your pathway programme, discover our English Language Preparation courses. These are available for students wishing top study the Undergraduate Foundation Programme, Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme, or the Pre-Masters Programme.
Who is a degree preparation programme for?
If you have dreams of studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the UK, we can help you get there. Our preparation programmes are designed for ambitious international students who do not meet the academic or English language requirements for direct entry to the University of Strathclyde.
We offer programmes that can be studied in-person on campus or virtually from home, so you can choose a study option that best suits you. Find out about doing your programme online or our other study options.
How do degree preparation programmes work?
Our preparation programmes are either taught on the University campus or digitally, through our insendi platform, and will introduce you to the style of teaching you’ll experience at the University of Strathclyde. Campus-based programmes will support you as you settle into life in Scotland, allowing you to get to know your new surroundings, including the University's facilities, whereas digital programmes will allow you to access learning resources flexibly from the comfort of your own home. Regardless of where you learn from, you will be in a supportive environment with other international students who will also be adjusting to a way of learning.
Discover your eligibility via our entry requirements and find out how to apply.
Flexible study options
You can choose to study your programme on campus or study online from home. Find out more about preparing to study and choosing how you study your programme with us.
Alternatively, you can now opt to study your whole programme from home with the Online Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme. This new preparational programme offers students the opportunity to prepare for a postgraduate degree remotely, with flexibility and ease.