This Pre Masters is for international students who want to study a Master's degree in Social Sciences at a UK university, but do not have the academic or English qualifications for direct admission. It is available for selected Master's level programmes at a Kaplan partner university, including MA Comparative Literature & Critical Theories at The University Of Birmingham.
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Location
London
United Kingdom
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Progression
The University Of Birmingham
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 37th
Satisfaction: 79.5%
World: 101st
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Start Dates
Jan, Feb, Sep
2 Terms
Next start date: 15 Sep 2025
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Course Fees
From £24,240
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
Kaplan International College London
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed progression to a master's degree at a leading UK university on successful completion of this course.
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A wide selection of progression degrees and universities from which to choose - keep your options open for as long as possible!
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Perfect for students who only have a 3rd class or Ordinary/Pass degree, but want to study a master's in the UK.
- Start your studies at Kaplan International College in London, then progress to a Kaplan partner university for your degree. With options to progress to universities both inside and outside London, this is a great opportunity to broaden your study abroad experience while you are in the UK!
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Live and study in the heart of London, just across the River Thames from St Paul's and The City, London's financial district.
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Flexible start dates throughout the year.
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About This Course
This Pre Masters prepares international students for postgraduate study in Social Sciences at a Kaplan partner university.
The course is taught at Kaplan International College London and is specially designed for students who do not have the academic qualifications normally required for admission to a UK master's programme. 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 course, you are guaranteed progression to selected master's degrees at a Kaplan partner university, including MA Comparative Literature & Critical Theories at The University Of Birmingham.
Admission Requirements
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Academic
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Successful completion of a bachelor's degree, equivalent to a UK Degree (3rd Class) in a related subject.
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English
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UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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Maximum Age
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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.
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*Students who do not meet the English requirements can study
an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options
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Extended Study Plan (2.5 Terms) Starting Jul, Oct: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 all skills); Extended Study Plan (3 Terms) Starting Jun, Sep: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.5 all skills).
Start Dates And Progression
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Jun 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
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Aug 2026 |
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| 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 a Kaplan partner university.
City St George's University Of London
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MA Creative Writing & Publishing
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MA Culture, Policy and Management
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MA Diplomacy & Foreign Policy
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MA Global Political Economy
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MA International Journalism
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MA International Politics
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MA International Politics and Human Rights
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MA International Publishing
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MA Marketing Communications
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MA Media and Communications
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MA Media Management
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MA Public Relations & Strategic Communications
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MA Publishing
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Master of Public Health
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MSc Behavioural Economics
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MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice
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MSc Economic Evaluation In Health Care
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MSc Food Policy
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MSc Health Economics & Policy
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MSc Health Management
Cranfield University
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MDes Design Thinking
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MSc Environmental Management For Business
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MSc Management & Information Systems
Queen Mary University Of London
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MA Creative Industries & Arts Organisation
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MA Film (Directing Fiction)
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MA Film (Documentary Practice)
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MA Film (Theory)
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MA Global Development
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MA International Relations
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MSc Development & International Business
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MSc Global Public Health & Policy
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MSc International Business & Politics
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MSc International Public Policy
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MSc Public Policy
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MSc Water & Environmental Management
The University Of Birmingham
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MA Applied Linguistics
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MA Comparative Literature & Critical Theories
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MA Digital Media & Communications
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MA Digital Media & Creative Industries
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MA Education
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MA English Chinese Interpreting & Translation
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MA Film & Television Industries & Cultures
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MA Global Intercultural Communication
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MA History
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MA History & Politics
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MA History Of Art
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MA International Heritage Management
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MA Islamic Studies
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MA Language Culture & Communication
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MA Philosophy
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MA Philosophy Of Religion & Ethics
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MA Religion Politics & Society
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MA Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (Tesol)
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MA Theology & Religion
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MA Translation Studies
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MA Translation Studies Arabic - English
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MSc Global Ethics & Justice
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MSc Philosophy Mental Health & Psychology
The University Of York
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MA Applied Human Rights
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MA Applied Linguistics For Language Teaching
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MA Comparative Education & International Development
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MA Contemporary History & International Politics
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MA Criminology
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MA Education
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MA Global Culture & Society
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MA Global Public Policy & International Business
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MA International Political Economy
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MA International Relations
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MA Public Administration & Public Policy
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MA Social & Public Policy
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MA Social Justice & Education
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MA Social Media & Social Research
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MA Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages
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MPA Comparative Applied Social & Public Policy Evaluation & Research
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MPA Public Administration
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MPA Public Administration International Development
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MSc Corporate Sustainability & Environmental Management
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MSc Environmental Economics & Environmental Management
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MSc Social Media & Management
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