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Pre-Master's (Business & Economics)

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

  • Location
    Birmingham
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    Aston University
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 25th
    Satisfaction: 78%
    World: 500th
  • Start Dates
    Jan, Apr, Sep
    1 - 2 Semesters
    Next start date: 22 Sep 2025
  • Course Fees
    From £9,280
  • Visa Considerations
    Integrated Visa
    Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
  • Course Provider
    ONCAMPUS Aston University
  • 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.
    • 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).
    • A triple accredited Business School (AACSB/AMBA/EQUIS), which means Aston is in the top 1% of all business schools in the world.
    • 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.
    • University Of The Year 2020 (The Guardian).

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About This Course

This Pre Masters prepares international students for postgraduate study in Business & Economics at Aston University. 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 Business & Economics at Aston University. 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.

Study Options

  • Pre-Master's (1 Semester)
    Starting April
  • Pre-Master's (2 Semesters)
    Starting January, September

Admission Requirements

Academic Successful completion of a bachelor's degree, equivalent to a UK Degree (3rd Class, GPA 50%/1.9).
English * Pre-Master's (1 Semester)
IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each skill) or equivalent English qualification.
Pre-Master's (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.

*Students who do not meet the English requirements can study an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options are available: English (1 Semester) + Pre-Master's (2 Semesters) Starting Sep: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.

Start Dates And Progression

Pre-Master's (1 Semester)

Start Date End Date Progression
Apr 2025 Aug 2025 Sep 2025

Pre-Master's (2 Semesters)

Start Date End Date Progression
Sep 2025 Jun 2026 Sep 2026
Jan 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 Aston University.

  • LLM International Commercial Law
  • MA Public Health
  • MBA
  • MSc Business & Management
  • MSc Business Analytics
  • MSc Construction Management & Engineering
  • MSc Digital Chemical Engineering
  • MSc Digital Marketing & Analytics
  • MSc Entrepreneurship
  • MSc Finance
  • MSc Human Resource Management
  • MSc Information Systems & Business Analysis
  • MSc International Accounting & Finance
  • MSc International Business
  • MSc International Relations
  • MSc Investment Analysis
  • MSc Psychology (Conversion)
  • MSc Strategic Marketing Management
  • MSc Sustainable Chemical Engineering

 
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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.

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