Pre-Master's Courses in the UK

Study A Masters With A Third Class Degree

For direct entry to a master's degree at a UK university, you will need a Second Class Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an internationally recognised university. However, many universities will accept international students with a Third Class degree who study a Pre-Master's course first. These courses take 3 - 9 months to complete and most offer Guaranteed Progression to a master's degree on successful completion.

For International Students with a Third Class Degree, a pre-master's is the fastest and most direct route to a UK master's degree!

Entry Requirements

Study And Work In The UK

International students are permitted to work part time during term time and full time during vacations while studying a postgraduate programme in the UK. At the end of your studies, you can remain in the UK for up to two years while you look for work.

The Post Study Work Visa cannot be extended beyond two years, but graduates who find a skilled job and meet the necessary requirements can switch to a Tier 2 Visa, which is valid for up to 5 years at a time. The Tier 2 Visa also provides a route to permanent settlement in the UK. For more information, see Post Study Work Visas.

Why Choose This Course?

A Pre-Master's course is perfect for you if:

• You want to study a Master's degree, but you only achieved 3rd class honours (or equivalent) in your bachelor's degree.
• You have a bachelor's degree from your own country, but it is not accepted for entry to a master's degree in the United Kingdom.
• You have a good Higher National Diploma in a business related subject and you want to study a master's without completing a Bachelor's degree first.
• You need to improve your English level to meet the entry requirements.
• You want to work in the UK during your studies and beyond.

UK Universities Offering Pre-Master's Programs

• Anglia Ruskin University
• Aston University
• Bangor University
• Birmingham City University
• Bournemouth University
• Brunel University
• Cardiff University
• City St George's University Of London
• De Montfort University
• Durham University
• Edinburgh Napier University
• Keele University
• Kingston University
• Lancaster University
• Liverpool John Moores University
• Loughborough University
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• Newcastle University
• Northumbria University
• Nottingham Trent University
• Portsmouth University
• Queen's University Belfast
• Robert Gordon University
• Roehampton University
• Royal Holloway London
• Swansea University
• Teesside University
• University of Aberdeen
• University of Bradford
• University of Brighton
• University of Dundee
• University of East Anglia
• University of Essex
• University of Exeter
• University of Glasgow
• University of Greenwich
• University of Hertfordshire
• University of Huddersfield
• University of Hull
• University of Kent
• University of Liverpool
• University of Nottingham
• University of Plymouth
• University of Reading
• University of Sheffield
• University of Southampton
• University of Stirling
• University of Strathclyde
• University of Sunderland
• University of Surrey
• University of Sussex
• University of the West of England (UWE)
• University of Westminster
• University of York