This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to postgraduate degrees in Business at Aston University. On successful completion, you can progress directly to a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.
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Location
Birmingham
United Kingdom
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Progression
Aston University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 25th
Satisfaction: 78%
World: 500th
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Start Dates
Jan, Apr, Sep
1 - 3 Semesters
Next start date: 23 Sep 2024
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Course Fees
From £9,025
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Visa Considerations
Integrated Visa
Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
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Course Provider
ONCAMPUS Aston University
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed progression to an master's degree at Aston University. Perfect for students who only have a 3rd class degree, but want to study a master's in the UK.
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A Level 6 programme, so you don't need a UKVI approved English test and have more generous working rights.
- Aston University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
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A triple accredited Business School (AACSB/AMBA/EQUIS), which means Aston is in the top 1% of all business schools in the world.
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Live and study in the UK’s second largest city after London, with excellent museums, art galleries, cultural and sporting venues as well as nightlife and shopping. Birmingham is also home to the largest financial district outside London.
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University Of The Year 2020 (The Guardian).
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About This Course
The Pre-Master's (Business) is for international students who want to study a master's degree at Aston University, 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 Aston University.
Study Options
- 1 Semester
1 semester starting Apr - 2 Semesters
2 semesters starting Jan, Sep - 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.
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English |
1 Semester
IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each skill). A wide range of alternative tests also accepted.
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2 Semesters
IELTS 5.5 (5.5 each skill); Pearson PTE 51 (46 each skill); TOEFL 73 (Speaking: 19, Reading & Writing: 17, Listening 16); IGCSE English 1st Language (C) / 2nd Language (B); IB English (SL4/HL3); HKDSE 3; India HSC XII 75%; WAEC (C/6). Other qualifications may be accepted.
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3 Semesters
UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test
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Start Dates And Progression
Study Plan: 1 Semester
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End Date |
Progression |
Apr 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Study Plan: 2 Semesters
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Progression |
Sep 2024 |
Jun 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Jan 2025 |
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Sep 2025 |
Study Plan: 3 Semesters
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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 Aston University.
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LLM International Commercial Law*
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MBA
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MSc Accounting & Finance*
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MSc Business & Management
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MSc Business Analytics
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MSc Business Enterprise Development*
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MSc Business Psychology*
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MSc Construction Management & Engineering*
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MSc Crisis & Disaster Management*
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MSc Economics*
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MSc Entrepreneurship*
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MSc Finance*
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MSc Human Resource Management
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MSc Information Systems & Business Analysis
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MSc International Accounting & Finance
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MSc International Business
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MSc Investment Analysis
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MSc Marketing & Analytics
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MSc Strategic Digital Marketing
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MSc Strategic Marketing Management
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MSc Strategy & International Business*
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MSc Sustainable Business Operations Management*
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MSc Work Psychology & Business*
* These options are not available for progression in .
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