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Pre-Master's (Art, Design & Media)

Leading To MA Graphic Design

This Pre Masters is for international students who want to study a Master's degree in Art, Design & Media at The University Of Brighton, 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 Brighton, including MA Graphic Design.

  • Location
    Brighton
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    The University Of Brighton
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 70th
    Satisfaction: 74.9%
  • Start Dates
    Jan
    2 Terms
    Next start date: 5 Jan 2026
  • Course Fees
    From £18,890
  • Visa Considerations
    UKVI English Test Required
  • Course Provider
    University of Brighton International College
  • Why Choose This Course?
    • Guaranteed progression to an master's degree at The University of Brighton.
    • Perfect for students who only have a Pass/Ordinary bachelor's degree, but want to study a master's in the UK.
    • Career focused degree programmes, with opportunities for work placements with locally based businesses such as Rolls Royce, Nike, British Airways and American Express.
    • A top-20 ranked university across a range of popular subjects.
    • Students and staff from over 150 countries.
    • Live and study in one of Britain's most fashionable seaside towns, near to the beautiful South Downs National Park and less than an hour from London by train.

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About This Course

This Pre Masters prepares international students for postgraduate study in Art, Design & Media at The University Of Brighton. 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 Art, Design & Media at The University Of Brighton, including MA Graphic Design. 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 * UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.0 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.

*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 Oct: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 all skills); Extended Study Plan (3 Terms) Starting Sep: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.5 all skills).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date End Date Progression
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 The University Of Brighton.

  • MA Architectural & Urban Design
  • MA Curating Collections & Heritage
  • MA Fine Art
  • MA Graphic Design
  • MA History Of Design & Material Culture
  • MA Interior Design
  • MA Photography
  • MA Sequential Design Illustration
  • MA Sustainable Design
  • MArch Architecture (RIBA Part 2)
  • MSc User Experience Design

 
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