Pre-Master's (Business)

Leading To MSc International Business & HRM

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

• Location
  Leicester
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  De Montfort University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 117th
  Satisfaction: 73.3%
• Start Dates
  Jan, Apr, Jun, Nov
  1 - 2 Terms
  Next start date: 30 Jun 2025
• Course Fees
  From £10,600
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  De Montfort University International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to an master's degree at De Montfort University.
  • Perfect for students who only have a 3rd class bachelor's degree or a Higher National Diploma and want to study a master's in the UK.
  • Opportunities to gain work experience through business placements and internships.
  • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
  • Competitive fees and reasonably low cost of living.
  • Live and study in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the UK.

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About This Course

This Pre Masters prepares international students for postgraduate study in Business at De Montfort 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 at De Montfort University, including MSc International Business & HRM. 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, equivalent to a UK Degree (3rd Class), or a Higher National Diploma (Credit+, GPA 2.5) in a related subject. For progression to psycholgy, an undergraduate degree in psychology is required and acceptance is subject to an admissions interview.
English	One Term Pre-Master's IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent English qualification.
	Two Term Pre-Master's IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent English qualification.
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

One Term Pre-Master's

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Apr 2025	Jun 2025	Sep 2025
Jun 2025	Sep 2025	Sep 2025

Two Term Pre-Master's

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Apr 2025	Sep 2025	Sep 2025
Nov 2025	Jun 2026	Sep 2026
Jan 2026	Jun 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

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

• MA Fashion Management With Marketing
• MA International Relations*
• MA\MSc Design Innovation & Management*
• MBA (Global)
• MSc Advertising & PR Management*
• MSc Cultural Events Management*
• MSc Finance & Banking*
• MSc International Business & Entrepreneurship*
• MSc International Business & HRM*
• MSc International Business & Management
• MSc International Business & Marketing*
• MSc Marketing Management*
• MSc Project Management
• MSc Risk Management*

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

 
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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.