Pre-Master's (Business)

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

• Location
  Keele
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Keele University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 74th
  Satisfaction: 78.5%
• Start Dates
  May, Sep
  1 Semester
  Next start date: May 2024
• Course Fees
  From £9,450
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Keele University International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed entry to a master's degree at Keele University after only one semester of study.
  • Perfect for students who only have a 3rd class or Ordinary/Pass degree or Higher National Diploma.
  • Keele University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
  • Everything you need on a single, safe and self-contained campus. The university is set in 600 acres of woods and parkland, with everything you need within easy walking distance.
  • Guaranteed accommodation on campus for all new students.
  • An opportunity to study two different subjects for your degree. Keele is famous for pioneering the dual honours system in the UK and offers a wide choice of major and minor subjects.

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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 Keele 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 Keele University.

Entry Requirements

Academic	Successful completion of a bachelor's degree, equivalent to a UK Pass/Ordinary Degree in a related subject. Alternatively, a Higher National Diploma + 3 years' work experience.
English	English level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all skills).
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
May 2024	Aug 2024	Sep 2024
Sep 2024	Dec 2024	Jan 2025

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed entry to one of the following postgraduate programmes at Keele University.

• MA Global Media & Culture*
• MA Global Media & Management*
• MA Human Resource Management*
• MBA
• MSc Accounting & Financial Management*
• MSc Banking & Finance*
• MSc Business Analytics*
• MSc Enterprise & Innovation*
• MSc International Business
• MSc Investment Management*
• MSc Management
• MSc Marketing

* These options are not available for progression in January.

 
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¹ Entry is guaranteed for students who achieve the minimum grades required for progression.