The preparation courses at the University of Brighton’s International College have been specially designed to help international students to progress to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at the university. International students who would like to study at a UK university require specific preparation in different areas such as study skills and English language. Our courses will meet your preparation needs and help you progress smoothly and successfully from the International College to your chosen degree course at the university.
Why choose to study at the International College?
- Small class sizes with a high level of academic support
- Learning support tutors assigned to each student to monitor your progress and provide extra support where you need it
- Advanced English language support
- Guaranteed progression to your chosen degree at the University of Brighton on successful completion of the course to the required grade
What preparation courses are available?
Foundation certificates
Our foundation courses equip you with the academic skills, subject knowledge and English language ability needed for a UK undergraduate degree course. We currently offer foundation courses in the following subject areas with progression options to a huge range of degrees at the university:
- Business, hospitality, tourism and social sciences
- Computing and creative technology
- Science and engineering
Diploma
The fast-track diploma in business course develops the crucial competencies needed to enter the second year of a bachelors degree at the university—academic skills, business subject knowledge and English language ability.
Graduate diploma
Our two Graduate Diploma’s – Graduate Diploma in Science & Engineering, as well as the Graduate Diploma in Business, Hospitality, Tourism & Social Sciences will provide you with ideal preparation for postgraduate study. You can begin your masters degree equipped with the academic capabilities, subject grounding and English language skills needed to succeed.
Integrated English
If you want or need to improve your English before starting your academic programme, we can help you achieve the required level. We offer a wide range of integrated English courses with flexible start dates and covering all language levels.
If you are studying a foundation certificate or diploma, your English tuition will be added your courses to form one integrated study plan. This means you won’t need to apply for a separate visa for the English course.
If you need to improve your IELTS score for the graduate diploma we can tailor a specific pathway programme to meet your needs. Find the full PDF list of UKBA-accepted Secure English Language Tests here.
