Pre-Masters Courses in the UK
What is a Pre-Masters?
A Pre-Masters is for international students who need to improve their English and develop research, academic writing and seminar skills ahead of a taught master’s degree. Pre-Masters programmes in the UK are designed to prepare international students fully for studying at postgraduate level and deliver high quality students.
Courses range in length from ten weeks to twelve months and provide an essential grounding for successful postgraduate study. A Pre-Masters will greatly increase the English language and study skills required for successful postgraduate study, as well as familiarising international students with UK teaching methods.
Do I need to study a Pre-Masters?
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 finished an undergraduate degree at a recognised institution with at least a pass. For a typical two-semester Pre-Masters, a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required.
If you have not yet reached the required score for your desired programme, you can take extra IELTS preparation lessons in London, Manchester or online with our experienced teachers. Sign up for an IELTS practice test and improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Top Pre-Masters programmes in the UK
UK universities welcome postgraduate students from all over the world and you should not be discouraged if your academic and English language skills fall short of what is required. Learn more about some of the best Pre-Masters providers in the UK:
- 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
If you are an international student interested in postgraduate study in the UK, arrange your consultation with us.
