Pre-Master's (Engineering)

Leading To MSc Computational Engineering

This Pre Masters is for international students who want to study a Master's degree in Engineering at Swansea University, but do not have the academic or English qualifications for direct admission. It is available for selected Master's level programmes at Swansea University, including MSc Computational Engineering.

• Location
  Swansea
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Swansea University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 25th
  Satisfaction: 81.2%
  World: 300th
• Start Dates
  Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £16,000
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  International College Swansea University

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to an master's degree at Swansea University.
  • Perfect for students who want to study a master's degree, but did not achieve honours in their bachelor's degree.
  • Opportunity for work placements and internships in some of the world's best known companies such as BP, Rolls Royce, IBM and Tata.
  • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
  • Study at an integrated campus in a vibrant city surrounded by stunning coastal scenery.
  • Low cost of living compared to London and the South East.

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About This Course

This Pre Masters prepares international students for postgraduate study in Engineering at Swansea 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 Engineering at Swansea University, including MSc Computational Engineering. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may¹ benefit from a single study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress from the Pre Masters.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Successful completion of a bachelor's degree (Pass) in a related subject.
English	UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test. Alternatively, non-UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent non-UKVI English tests.
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	Apr 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

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

• MSc Aerospace Engineering
• MSc Chemical Engineering
• MSc Civil Engineering
• MSc Computational Engineering
• MSc Electronic & Electrical Engineering
• MSc Materials Engineering
• MSc Mechanical Engineering
• MSc Power Engineering & Sustainable Energy

 
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¹ An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.