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Pre-Master's Programme

The Pre-Master's Programme prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to postgraduate degrees at The University Of Sunderland. On successful completion, you can progress directly to a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.

  • Location
    Sunderland
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    The University Of Sunderland
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 49th
    Satisfaction: 79.2%
  • Start Dates
    Jan, Sep, Nov
    2 - 3 Semesters
    Next start date: 23 Sep 2024
  • Course Fees
    From £15,420
  • Visa Considerations
    Integrated Visa*
    Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted*
    * Conditions apply
  • Course Provider
    ONCAMPUS Sunderland
  • Why Choose This Course?
    • Guaranteed progression to an master's degree at the University of Sunderland.
    • Perfect for international students who need to improve their English to study a master's degree in the UK.
    • Flexible entry, with start dates throughout the year.
    • Excellent value for money, with a low cost of living and competitive tuition fees for degree programmes.
    • Career oriented programmes and strong links with locally based global businesses such as Microsoft, Yahoo!, Nissan and Proctor & Gamble. Opportunities for paid work placements and internships.

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About This Course

The Pre-Master's Programme is for international students who want to study a master's degree at The University Of Sunderland, but do not have the academic and/or English qualifications for direct entry. During the course, you will deepen your subject knowledge and develop your study & research skills to a high level. You will also have the opportunity to improve your academic English abilities.

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to selected master's degrees at The University Of Sunderland.

Study Options

  • 2 Semesters
    2 semesters starting Jan, Sep
  • 2.5 Semesters
    2.5 semesters starting Nov
  • 3 Semesters
    3 semesters starting Sep

Entry Requirements

Academic Successful completion of a bachelor's degree, equivalent to a UK Degree (3rd Class) in a related subject.
English 2 Semesters
Integrated Visa: IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills), PTE 57 (51 all skills), TOEFL 73 (Listening 17, Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20), GCSE English 1st Language (D), 2nd language (B), WAEC (C/6).

Standalone visa: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.

* This option is available for a limited number of progression degrees only.

2.5 Semesters
UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test
3 Semesters
UKVI IELTS 4.0 (4.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test
Maximum Age Students are normally aged between 21 - 30 years. Students with a study gap of more than 5 years cannot normally be considered for this course.

Start Dates And Progression

Study Plan: 2 Semesters

Start Date End Date Progression
Sep 2024 Jun 2025 Sep 2025
Jan 2025 Aug 2025 Sep 2025

Study Plan: 2.5 Semesters

Start Date End Date Progression
Nov 2024 Aug 2025 Sep 2025

Study Plan: 3 Semesters

Start Date End Date Progression
Sep 2024 Aug 2025 Sep 2025

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed entry to one of the following postgraduate programmes at The University Of Sunderland.

  • LLM Commercial Law & International Trade
  • LLM Criminal Law & Procedure
  • LLM International Human Rights
  • LLM Law
  • MA Childhood & Youth Studies
  • MA Design
  • MA Education
  • MA English Studies
  • MA Journalism
  • MA Marketing
  • MA Public Relations
  • MA Radio Audio & Podcasting
  • MA Sports Journalism
  • MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • MA Visual Practice
  • MBA (Generic)
  • MSc Applied Cybersecurity
  • MSc Applied Data Science
  • MSc Applied Project Management
  • MSc Computing
  • MSc Cosmetic Science
  • MSc Data Science
  • MSc Drug Discovery and Development
  • MSc Finance & Management
  • MSc Human Resource Management
  • MSc Inequality & Society
  • MSc International Business Management
  • MSc Leadership In Criminal Justice & Policing
  • MSc Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Formulations
  • MSc Project Management
  • MSc Psychology (Conversion)
  • MSc Public Health
  • MSc Sports and Exercise Sciences
  • MSc Tourism & Aviation
  • MSc Tourism & Events
  • MSc Tourism & Hospitality

 
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