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Pre-Master's (Business, Social Sciences & Humanities)

This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to postgraduate degrees in Business, Social Sciences & Humanities at The University Of Sheffield. On successful completion, you can progress directly to a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.

  • Location
    Sheffield
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    The University Of Sheffield
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 21st
    Satisfaction: 82.9%
    World: 105th
  • Start Dates
    Jan, Mar, Sep, Nov
    1.5 - 2.0 Semesters
    Next start date: 23 Sep 2024
  • Course Fees
    From £20,900
  • Visa Considerations
    Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
  • Course Provider
    University of Sheffield International Study Centre
  • Why Choose This Course?
    • Guaranteed progression to an master's degree at The University of Sheffield.
    • Perfect for international students who need to improve their English to study a master's degree in the UK.
    • Study at a world top 100 university renowned for its teaching and research;
    • A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's own 'Ivy League'.
    • Sheffield has close links with leading industries and businesses such as Boeing, Rolls Royce, Unilever, Boots, ICI, Slazenger and AstraZeneca, reflecting Sheffield’s history as a centre of technological research and innovation since the Industrial Revolution;
    • Enjoy Sheffield's vibrant culture and nightlife and the Peak District National Park;

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About This Course

The Pre-Master's (Business, Social Sciences & Humanities) is for international students who want to study a master's degree at The University Of Sheffield, 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 Sheffield.

Study Options

  • 1.5 Semesters
    1.5 semesters starting Mar
  • 2 Semesters
    2 semesters starting Jan, Sep, Nov

International Application Deadlines

  • January 2024
    Deadline: 1 Dec 2023*
    Classes start: Jan 2023
  • September 2024
    Deadline: Aug 2024*
    Classes start: Sep 2024

*Students who are applying for a visa from outside the UK must confirm their place by this date. The deadline may be extended by up to 3 weeks where a priority visa service is available and the student agrees to use it.

Entry Requirements

Academic Successful completion of a bachelor's degree, equivalent to a UK Degree (Second Class) in a related subject.
English 1.5 Semesters
UKVI IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
2 Semesters
UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 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: 1.5 Semesters

Start Date End Date Progression
Mar 2025 Aug 2025 Sep 2025

Study Plan: 2 Semesters

Start Date End Date Progression
Sep 2024 Jun 2025 Sep 2025
Nov 2024 Aug 2025 Sep 2025
Jan 2025 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 Sheffield.

  • LLM Corporate & Commercial Law
  • LLM International Law & Global Justice
  • MA American History
  • MA Applied Linguistics
  • MA Architectural Design
  • MA Broadcast Journalism
  • MA Cognitive Studies
  • MA Cultural Data Management & Communications
  • MA Cultural Heritage Management
  • MA Digital Culture & Communications
  • MA Digital Media & Society
  • MA Early Modern History
  • MA Education
  • MA Education Early Childhood
  • MA Education Language & Education
  • MA English Literature
  • MA English Literature (Creative Writing)
  • MA Global History
  • MA Global Journalism
  • MA Intercultural Communication
  • MA International Criminology
  • MA International Political Economy
  • MA International Public & Political Communication
  • MA International Relations
  • MA International Relations & East Asia
  • MA Journalism
  • MA Language & Linguistics
  • MA Law (Two Year Qualifying Degree)
  • MA Medieval History
  • MA Modern History
  • MA Music Management
  • MA Music Performance Studies
  • MA Music Performance Studies (Piano)
  • MA Musicology
  • MA Philosophy
  • MA Political Theory
  • MA Politics & Media In East Asia
  • MA Politics Governance & Public Policy
  • MA Psychology & Education
  • MA Psychology Of Music
  • MA Tesol
  • MA Translation Studies
  • MA Urban Design
  • MA Urban Design & Planning
  • MA\MPH International Development
  • MBA Business Administration
  • MSc Acquired Communication Disorders
  • MSc Applied GIS
  • MSc Creative & Cultural Industries Management
  • MSc Data Science
  • MSc East Asian Business
  • MSc Economics
  • MSc Economics & Public Policy
  • MSc Environmental Change & International Development
  • MSc Finance
  • MSc Finance & Accounting
  • MSc Financial Economics
  • MSc Human Osteology & Funerary Archaeology
  • MSc Human Resource Management
  • MSc Human Resource Management & CIPD
  • MSc Information Management
  • MSc Information Systems
  • MSc Information Systems Management
  • MSc International Management
  • MSc International Management & Marketing
  • MSc Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • MSc Management
  • MSc Management (International Business)
  • MSc Marketing Management Practice
  • MSc Money Banking & Finance
  • MSc Real Estate
  • MSc Real Estate Planning & Development
  • MSc Speech Difficulties
  • MSc Sustainable Architecture Studies
  • MSc Urban & Regional Planning

 
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