Pre-Master's (Science & Engineering)

This Pre Masters is for international students who want to study a Master's degree in Science & Engineering at The University Of Aberdeen, but do not have the academic or English qualifications for direct admission. It is available for selected Master's level programmes at The University Of Aberdeen.

• Location
  Aberdeen
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Aberdeen
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 12th
  Satisfaction: 85.7%
  World: 250th
• Start Dates
  May, Sep
  1 Term
  Next start date: 8 Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £13,250
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  University of Aberdeen International Study Centre

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to an master's degree at The University of Aberdeen.
  • Perfect for students who only have a 3rd class or Pass degree, but want to study a master's in the UK.
  • Study at a world class university! Founded in 1495, Aberdeen is the 5th oldest university in the UK and is ranked amongst the top 200 in the world!
  • High ranking across a wide range of popular subjects.
  • A historic campus located 10 minutes from Aberdeen city centre and near to beautiful countryside, beaches and rugged coastline.
  • Live and study in the heart of Scotland, famous for its scenery, historic castles and nightlife.

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About This Course

This Pre Masters prepares international students for postgraduate study in Science & Engineering at The University Of Aberdeen. It is specially designed for students who do not have the academic qualifications normally required for admission to a master's programme at the university. It is also suitable for students who meet the academic requirements but need to improve their English skills before starting a master's.

During the course, you will study in a supportive learning environment alongside other international students. You will have the opportunity to deepen your subject knowledge, develop your study & research skills and improve your academic English to a high level.

On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to selected master's degrees in Science & Engineering at The University Of Aberdeen. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may¹ benefit from a single study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress from the Pre Masters.

Admission Requirements

Academic	A good Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma (upper credit / distinction). Must be in a related subject for Engineering & Science, but can be in any subject for Business & Law. Some programmes e.g. MBA require two years’ post-degree relevant work experience.
English *	IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skills) or equivalent. A wide range of English qualifications accepted for this course.
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

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Dec 2025	Jan 2026
May 2026	Aug 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

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

• MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering
• MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering
• MSc Advanced Structural Engineering
• MSc Artificial Intelligence
• MSc Bioarchaeological Science
• MSc Biomolecular Archaeology
• MSc Chemistry For Sustainable Energy
• MSc Cultural Heritage
• MSc Cybersecurity
• MSc Cybersecurity & Machine Learning
• MSc Data Science
• MSc Decommissioning
• MSc Energy Transition Systems & Technologies
• MSc Financial Technology
• MSc Geographical Information Systems
• MSc Geophysics
• MSc Industrial Robotics
• MSc Information Technology
• MSc Information Technology & Cyber Security
• MSc Integrated Petroleum Geoscience
• MSc Offshore Engineering
• MSc Oil & Gas Engineering
• MSc Oil & Gas Enterprise Management
• MSc Petroleum Data Management
• MSc Petroleum Engineering
• MSc Planetary Sciences
• MSc Process Safety
• MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
• MSc Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
• MSc Rural Surveying & Rural Property Management
• MSc Subsea Engineering
• MSc Subsurface Energy Engineering
• MSc Sustainability Transitions
• MSc Sustainable Energy Geoscience
• MSc Sustainable Product Process & Energy Engineering
• MSc Sustainable Water Management

 
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¹ An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.