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English Language requirement for Masters study
The Pre-Masters improves your English to the equivalent of IELTS 6.5, the level required to study a taught Masters degree at Heriot-Watt University.The number of terms of preparation you will need to complete before you start your Masters degree will be dependant upon your IELTS level:
- the two-term Pre-Masters is available only to students with an English level equivalent to IELTS 6.0
- if you have an English level of IELTS 5.0 you will study a three-term Pre-Masters
- if you are currently at IELTS 4.0 you will need one term of English language Preparation, followed by a three-term Pre-Masters
- if you are at the equivalent of IELTS 3.5 you will need at least two terms of English Language Preparation, followed by a three-term Pre-Masters
If you don’t have a current IELTS grade, you may still apply to the ISC. Please contact us to find out about alternative assessment of your English Language level.
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3.5
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5 terms
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3.5
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5 terms
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4.0
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4 terms
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4.0
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4 terms
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5.0
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3 terms
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5.0
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3 terms
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6.0
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2 terms
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6.0
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2 terms
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English Language Preparation course
You must have an English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.0 to begin the Pre-Masters. If you require additional language training in order to reach this level, you can first join the English Language Preparation (ELP) course, delivered at the International Study Centre. This intensive course will improve your English language skills up to the required level.
| Course length | 1 or 2 terms, depending on English level |
| Tuition price | See fees page |
| Entry points | April: 2-term ELP only June: 1-term or 2-term ELP September: 1-term ELP only |
| English level required | • Equivalent of IELTS 4.0 for one term of ELP • Equivalent of IELTS 3.5 for two terms of ELP |
| Course structure | 25 hours per week tuition plus 10 hours per week of self-study |
| Assessment | internal test based on the English-Speaking Union’s nine-point scale |
| Progression | On successful completion to the 3-term Pre-Masters course |
