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About the International Study Centre
The International Study Centre (ISC) offers international students who do not meet direct academic entry requirements, specialist preparation for both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Heriot-Watt University.The Undergraduate Certificate - a specialist foundation course for international students - and the Pre-Masters programme are delivered by the ISC.
Assured progression to your degree
Joining the ISC guarantees that you will receive a conditional offer of a degree place at the University. The Undergraduate Certificate equates to the first year of a four-year Honours degree, and leads directly to the second year of an undergraduate programme. The Pre-Masters leads to a choice of six taught Masters degrees at Heriot-Watt University
Soon after you join, you will be helped to nominate the degree programme onto which you want to progress.
On the University Campus
The ISC is based in a modern well-equipped facility in the Research Park on the University’s Edinburgh campus. You will be part of the University from the day you start your course. See a photo gallery of the ISC.
Access to University Facilities
A comprehensive range of academic facilities and social opportunities at the University are available to you as an ISC student. You will also have automatic membership of the Students’ Union which runs a dynamic and comprehensive range of student activities.
Personal Monitoring and Support
ISC courses are validated by Heriot-Watt University and taught by specialists in university preparation. Your progress will be monitored at all times to make sure you remain on track to successfully complete the programme. You will also benefit from regular assessment through examination and marked coursework.
Links with University lecturers
Your Link Tutor, who is also a lecturer at Heriot-Watt, will help you to understand your degree choices and answer your questions about studying on a University programme. The Link Tutor system broadens your knowledge of what Heriot-Watt offers and allows you to engage with University faculty.
Management of the International Study Centre
The programmes at the International Study Centre are run by Study Group, working in partnership with Heriot-Watt University. Study Group is a world leader in education and training for international students. Every year, Study Group provides exceptional educational programmes for 50,000 students from 120 countries.
