This Pre Masters is for international students who want to study a Master's degree in Science And Engineering at The University Of Glasgow, 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 Glasgow.
     
    
     
    
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            Location
 Glasgow
 United Kingdom
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            Progression
 The University Of Glasgow
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            Rankings & Awards
 United Kingdom: 13th
 Satisfaction: 82.7%
 World: 87th
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            Start Dates
 Jan, Feb, Sep
 2 Terms
 Next start date: 5 Jan 2026
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            Course Fees
 From £28,080
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            Visa Considerations
 UKVI English Test Required
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            Course Provider
 University of Glasgow International College
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            Why Choose This Course?
 - Guaranteed progression to a master's degree at The University of Glasgow on successful completion of this course.
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Perfect for students who only have a 3rd class degree, but want to study a master's at a leading UK university.
- A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's own 'Ivy League'.
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One of the world's top ranked universities, with excellent research credentials, especially in medicine and the sciences.
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Study in one of Europe's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities.
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Low cost of living compared to other large student cities in the UK and Europe.
 
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        About This Course
        This Pre Masters prepares international students for postgraduate study in Science And Engineering at The University Of Glasgow.
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 And Engineering at The University Of Glasgow.
Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.
     
    
     
    
     
    
     
    
        Admission Requirements
        
     
    
                
                    | Academic | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree, equivalent to a UK Degree (2nd Class) in a related subject. | 
            
                
                    | English
                        * | UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test. UKVI IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all skills) for Arts & Humanities. | 
            
                
                    | 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. | 
            
     
    
     
    
        
            *Students who do not meet the English requirements can study 
                an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options
                are available:
            Extended Study Plan (2.5 Terms) Starting Jul, Oct: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 all skills) or 5.5 (5.5 in all skills) for Arts & Humanities; Extended Study Plan (3 Terms) Starting Jun, Sep: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.5 all skills) or 5.5 (5.0 all skills) for Arts & Humanities.
         
    
     
    
         
        Start Dates And Progression
         
        
                
                
                
                    | Start Date | End Date | Progression | 
                
                        
                            | Jan 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 | 
                    
                        
                            | Feb 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 | 
                    
                        
                            | Sep 2026 | May 2027 | Sep 2027 | 
                    
                
            
     
    
         
        Progression Options
         
        
         
        
            
            
                
                    
                        On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following postgraduate programmes at The University Of Glasgow.
            
            
            
            
                    
                    
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                                MRes Industrial Heterogeneous Catalysis
                            
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                                MSc Aerospace Engineering & Management
                            
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                                MSc Applied Mathematics
                            
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                                MSc Biomedical Engineering
                            
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                                MSc Chemistry
                            
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                                MSc Chemistry & Medicinal Chemistry
                            
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                                MSc Civil Engineering
                            
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                                MSc Civil Engineering & Management
                            
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                                MSc Computer Systems Engineering
                            
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                                MSc Data Analytics
                            
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                                MSc Electronics & Electrical Engineering
                            
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                                MSc Electronics & Electrical Engineering & Management
                            
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                                MSc Geoinformation Technology & Cartography
                            
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                                MSc Geomatics & Management
                            
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                                MSc Geospatial & Mapping Sciences
                            
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                                MSc Information Technology
                            
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                                MSc Mathematics
                            
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                                MSc Mechanical Engineering
                            
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                                MSc Mechanical Engineering & Management
                            
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                                MSc Mechatronics
                            
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                                MSc Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
                            
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                                MSc Software Development
                            
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                                MSc Statistics
                            
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                                MSc Structural Engineering
                            
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                                MSc Sustainable Energy
                            
 
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