Pre-Masters Courses in the UK
What is a Pre-Masters?
A Pre-Masters degree is for foreign students who need to strengthen their English skills or learn thesis, academic writing, and seminar skills before enrolling in a taught master’s program. Pre-Masters programs in the United Kingdom are structured to completely prepare students for postgraduate study.
Courses last anywhere from ten weeks to twelve months and provide a solid foundation for postgraduate research. A Pre-Masters can greatly improve English language and study skills, as well as familiarise international students with UK teaching methods, which are needed for successful postgraduate study.
Pre-Masters entry requirements
- You will need to take a Pre-Masters if:
- Your undergraduate degree does not meet the academic requirements of your masters
- You need to improve your use of academic or general English
- You need to improve your study, research and presentation skills
Pre-Masters entry requirements
You must have earned a passing grade on an undergraduate degree from a recognized college. A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is expected for a standard two-semester Pre-Masters program.
You can take extra IELTS training lessons at our London Language Centre if you haven’t yet achieved the necessary score for your preferred program. To develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, take an IELTS practice exam.
Top Pre-Masters programmes in the UK
Universities in the United Kingdom accept postgraduate students from all over the world, so don’t be discouraged if your academic or English language abilities fall short of the requirements. Learn more about some of the UK’s best Pre-Masters programs:
- University of Aberdeen
- University of Bath
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- Cardiff University
- University of Chester
- Durham University
- University of East Anglia
- University of Exeter
- University of Goldsmiths
- University of Huddersfield
- King’s College London
- University of Leicester
- London Metropolitan University
- University of Newcastle
- Northumbria University
- Nottingham Trent University
- Oxford Brookes University
- Queen Mary, University of London
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- Regent’s University London
- SOAS University of London
- Swansea University
- University College London
- University of Sheffield
- University of Sussex
Study a Pre-Masters in the UK
Arrange your free consultation in London or Manchester today if you are a foreign student interested in postgraduate research in the UK.