An employability study tour in Bangkok, Thailand providing the opportunity to explore a new country and grow in confidence as you transition from university life into the world of work. Connect with industry professionals, develop your professional and personal skills and learn how to apply your experience and knowledge in a commercial setting.
- Explore a new country and culture. Develop your intercultural fluency whilst making friends, connections and having fun.
- Grow you international network. Make connections with your peers, local professionals and university alumni.
- Upskill in key transferable skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork and problem solving; making you a well-rounded, more employable graduate.
- Learn about international business and have the opportunity to tackle international workplace tasks and projects.
- Have fun exploring a new and exciting country whilst growing into a confident, well-rounded, independent and adaptable individual.
What's Included?
Employability Visits
Accommodation
Support
Cultural Activities
Employability Resources
Alumni Network
About Pagoda Projects
Pagoda Projects is a leading provider of global opportunities for universities in the UK and overseas. As part of Gradcore, we’re playing a leading role in transforming career journeys with the Unseen Group.
Application Process
Pagoda will provide confirmation of acceptance onto the programme throughout the year until all places are allocated.
The application process is as easy as 1,2,3…
1. SUBMIT YOUR 2-MIN APPLICATION
Click ‘REGISTER INTEREST’ or submit the form below. Once submitted, we’ll be in touch within 24 working hours requesting you to complete our full application form.
2. ELIGIBILITY CONFIRMATION
Our friendly team will be in contact to confirm whether you are eligible for any funding from your university and the costs involved.
3. ONBOARDING
You’ll be asked to sign a Programme Agreement and accept the terms and conditions. Our delivery team will then be in touch to guide you through onboarding, pre-departure steps and how to apply for your visa.
Programme Details
Eligibility
This programme is open to all students; however, your university may have specific eligibility requirements in order for you to potentially receive the funding that you may be able apply for to cover some costs of this programme.
Funding
You will be invoiced a ‘Programme Fee’. This fee is to cover the cost of your accommodation, and the Pagoda team’s support and resources throughout your programme.
In some cases universities has confirmed a specific amount of funding to cover part or all of these fees – please get in touch and we’ll confirm if this is the case.
Otherwise, you may be able to apply through your university for other potential funding mechanisms (e.g. Turing Funding, Travel Grants, NCP Funding) that help cover some of the cost of Pagoda’s Programme Fee as well as potentially your flights and insurance.
Please reach out to us or your university’s global mobility team for more information.
You will also be charged a refundable deposit which is refunded upon completion of the programme.
Programme Fee does not cover:
- Flights
- Daily Living Costs
- Visa Costs
Programme Dates
6th June 2026 – 20th June 2026
Application Process
- Register Interest: Fill in the form at the bottom of this page. Once submitted, our friendly team will be in touch to answer any questions you may have.
- Application Form: Once you understand the programme details, complete the full application form.
- University Application: If required, we will direct you to apply to your university as well so they can confirm your eligibility.
- Agreement & Onboarding: If awarded a place we will ask you to confirm programme dates and location. If you’re happy to proceed, just sign our agreement and pay the refundable deposit to secure your place. Following this, our team will be in touch for onboarding and will support you through the necessary pre-departure steps.
Pre-Departure
Pagoda will host a virtual pre-departure event where participants will have the chance to have their questions answered. A recording of the event will be provided to those unable to attend.
Orientation & Support
A Pagoda team member will greet you at the airport and accompany you to your accommodation. You’ll be provided with a welcome pack and detailed orientation to help you feel settled in your new country. Throughout the programme you will check-in with the Pagoda team, who will also provide 24/7 emergency on-site assistance if required.
Group Project
In groups of 2-6, you’ll work collaboratively on an enquiry-based learning project where you will be expected to put your learning and knowledge from the week’s activities into practice. You’ll be given a hypothetical business scenario which you will be asked to research and tackle. At the end of your programme, you will present your solutions and recommendations to your peers and other professionals.
Employability & Cultural Activities
You’ll be provided a 2-week itinerary of activities which are aimed at improving your cultural understanding, building your professional and personal network, and developing your practical business skills.
Activities could include:
- Panel discussion with business professionals at various stages in their career
- Company visits and tours
- Speed networking with local students
- Seminar with a business chamber or consulate
- Thai language class
Accommodation
Our expert in-country teams will source and manage your accommodation, in line with our accommodation quality policy. You will be in a hotel sharing a twin-bedroom with one other participant (same sex). The hotel will be located within good transport links and in a secure area of the cities where Pagoda delivers programmes, inclusive of cleaning and wifi.
Portal
The Portal is a digital hub for our student community where you will be able to locate key programme information, forms and documentation.
You’ll also be able to access a variety of different employability resources which will set you on your way as you head into your career.
Destination
Bangkok - Thailand
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and often ranked among the world’s most visited cities. With rich buddhist tradition meeting lively nightlife, the city is home to all kinds of experiences as impressive as its internationally loved cuisine. And if you find yourself wanting a change of pace, there’s a myriad of adventures possible outside of the city, whether its waterfalls, diverse landscapes or elephant sanctuaries that take your fancy.
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