Pre-Master's (Business)

Leading To MSc Management

This Pre Masters is for international students who want to study a Master's degree in Business at The University Of Essex, 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 Essex, including MSc Management.

• Location
  Colchester
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Essex
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 30th
  Satisfaction: 77.8%
  World: 350th
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  2 Terms
  Next start date: 15 Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £21,950
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  University of Essex International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to an master's degree at The University of Essex.
  • Perfect for students who only have a 3rd class or Pass degree, but want to study a master's in the UK.
  • An attractive lakeside setting, with everything you need on campus including accommodation, shops, restaurants and more.
  • Located in the historic town of Colchester, England's oldest town. Only an hour from London by train.
  • A research led university, where every student is given the opportunity to experience being a researcher themselves.

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About This Course

This Pre Masters prepares international students for postgraduate study in Business at The University Of Essex. 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 at The University Of Essex, including MSc Management. 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 Degree (3rd Class or Pass/Ordinary) 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.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Jun 2026	Oct 2026
Jan 2026	Jul 2026	Oct 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following postgraduate programmes at The University Of Essex.

• Master of\MBM Business Management
• MBA Business Administration
• MSc Accounting & Finance
• MSc Accounting & Financial Management
• MSc Business Analytics
• MSc Corporate & Investment Banking
• MSc Digital Marketing & Analytics
• MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• MSc Finance
• MSc Finance & Management
• MSc Financial Data Analytics
• MSc Financial Engineering & Risk Management
• MSc Financial Technology (Finance)
• MSc Global Project Management
• MSc Human Resource Management
• MSc International Business & Entrepreneurship
• MSc International Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• MSc International Marketing & Business Intelligence
• MSc Investment & Wealth Management
• MSc Management
• MSc Management (International)
• MSc Management (Marketing)
• MSc Management (Social Economy)
• MSc Marketing
• MSc Organisational Change Management
• MSc Professional Accounting

 
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