Pre-masters (Business & Management)

Leading To MA Public Relations & Corporate Communications

This Pre Masters is for international students who want to study a Master's degree in Business & Management at Kingston University, but do not have the academic or English qualifications for direct admission. It is available for selected Master's level programmes at Kingston University, including MA Public Relations & Corporate Communications.

• Location
  London
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Kingston University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 58th
  Satisfaction: 78.3%
• Start Dates
  Jan, Feb, Apr, Nov
  1 - 2 Terms
  Next start date: 24 Nov 2025
• Course Fees
  From £8,900
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  Kingston University International Study Centre

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to an master's degree at Kingston University.
  • Perfect for students who have a 3rd class degree and want to study a master's in the UK.
  • Kingston University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
  • A career focused university, with a strong emphasis on graduate employability. Many courses are specifically designed to prepare students for their careers.
  • Opportunities to gain work experience during your course.
  • Located in the beautiful riverside town of Kingston upon Thames, only 25 minutes from central London by train.

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About This Course

This Pre Masters prepares international students for postgraduate study in Business & Management at Kingston 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 & Management at Kingston University, including MA Public Relations & Corporate Communications. 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 Pass/Ordinary Degree in a related subject.
English *	Pre-Master's (1 Term) UKVI IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
	Pre-Master's (2 Terms) UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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

Pre-Master's (1 Term)

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Apr 2025	Aug 2025	Sep 2025

Pre-Master's (2 Terms)

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Nov 2025	Jul 2026	Sep 2026
Jan 2026	Jul 2026	Sep 2026
Feb 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 Kingston University.

• MA International Relations*
• MA Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• MA Managing In The Creative Economy*
• MA Public Relations & Corporate Communications*
• MSc Accounting and Finance
• MSc Banking and Finance *
• MSc Engineering Projects & Systems Management
• MSc Global Human Resource Management*
• MSc International Business Management
• MSc Marketing & Brand Management
• MSc Marketing Communications & Advertising*

* Additional start dates are available for these progression options (find out more).

 
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