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WCB Undergraduate Programme
(2+1 year)

Study for 2 years in Bangkok + 1 year in the UK - then graduate!

Faster, more affordable, and a top university!

Study for your UK university degree with the WCB Undergraduate Programme (2+1) at Westminster College Bangkok. Designed for ambitious students who want to complete their bachelor’s degree faster and more affordably, this pathway allows you to study two years in Thailand before going to study your final year at a top university in the United Kingdom. You’ll gain globally recognised qualifications, practical business knowledge, and a fantastic international learning experience, all before the age of 20.

Key information

Intake:
September 2025
Location: 
Westminster College Bangkok
Study time:
3 years full-time
Study 2 years in Bagnkok and Final Year in UK
Top UK University Options at Final Year
Graduate before age 20
Graduate before age 20

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Why choose
this course?

This course is ideal for students who want to bypass A-Level or Foundation studies, save costs studying overseas, and have a stronger focus on real-world learning.

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Benefits of this course

Study Pathway & Structure

  • 2+1 structure: study 2 years at WCB + final year in the UK

  • Bypass studying A-levels or a Foundation Programme

  • Guaranteed UK university options upon successful completion

Cost & Accessibility

  • Lower cost: save on international tuition and living expenses

  • No exams in your first 2 years!

Learning Experience

  • Practical project-based learning 

  • Graduate with both theory and real-world business skills

Student Support

  • Supportive academic advisors

  • University Support
  • English Support

Programme
Overview

Years 1 & 2 in Bangkok

You will complete:

  • Year 1: BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC)
  • Year 2: BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND)

Year 3 in the UK

When you progress to a top university in the UK, you will be able to choose to graduate in Management, Marketing or International Business.

At Westminster College Bangkok, you’ll get:

  • Expert teaching from native speaker-teachers
  • British-style learning
  • Real business case studies and teamwork projects
  • Personal mentorship throughout your academic journey

You will be assessed via project-based work. There are:

  • No exams

  • All units are assessed via assignments, including:

    • Case studies

    • Reports

    • Practical tasks

    • Presentations

    • Research projects

University partners include:

University of Essex, University of Portsmouth, University of Surrey, University of Westminster and more

your gateway to world-class education

Course
Description

  • The BTEC ear 1 & 2 pathway helps you develop both academic knowledge and workplace-ready skills. It’s designed to prepare you for the modern world of business through real applications.

What you will do:

  • Learn core business concepts through case studies

  • Apply your knowledge in live projects and business simulations

  • Develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Be assessed through assignments, not final exams
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Core Highlights of Programme

British qualification by Pearson UK

Learn in Thailand and graduate in the UK

Assessment based on real-world tasks (no traditional exams)

Internationally recognised qualifications

Graduate with a UK business degree at age 19 or 20

Direct university progression with full support from WCB

Learning style

and what will you be learning

This programme is hands-on and interactive.

You will:

  • Work on group projects and presentations

  • Analyse real business cases

  • Build soft skills through practical assignments

  • Develop entrepreneurial and leadership mindsets

Skills you will gain:

Entry Requirement

To apply, students must:

  • Have completed high school (Thai M.6, IGCSE/O-Level, or equivalent)

  • Be aged 16–19

  • Have basic competent English skills (IELTS 5.05+ or equivalent recommended)

  • Pass an internal interview or placement test if required

WCB also considers students with international or alternative qualifications.

Fees
and Scholarships

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Scholarships & Support:

  • Early bird and merit-based scholarships available

     

  • Flexible payment options

     

  • Personalised financial planning sessions

Course Modules

This programme is hands-on and interactive.

You will:

  • Work on group projects and presentations

  • Analyse real business cases

  • Build soft skills through practical assignments

  • Develop entrepreneurial and leadership mindsets

Get a degree before others

  • You will be fully supported in selecting a suitable UK university and degree major, and we will help with your smooth transition to your final year. The final year Top-Up will match your previous learning and career interest.

UK University Options
at Final Year

Students will be supported in selecting a suitable UK university and degree major. The final year Top-Up will match your previous learning and career interest.

Skills you will gain:

Success start with purpose

Why study at Westminster College Bangkok?

  • UK-standard education system, delivered in Thailand

     

  • Modern campus in Sukhumvit 50 (Bangkok)

     

  • Native English-speaking and bilingual lecturers

     

  • Small classroom size for personal learning

     

  • Experienced advisors to help with university application and visa

     

  • A welcoming, international student community

Awarding Body

Your qualification is awarded by Pearson UK, the world’s largest learning company. BTEC qualifications are:

  • Regulated by Ofqual (UK)

  • Accepted by over 100 UK and global universities

  • Trusted by employers and higher education worldwide
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Learn more about tuition fees and scholarships

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