Pre-Masters Programme

Key facts

Programme length: 2 terms
Entry dates: January or April
Entry requirements
Fees
Scholarships available

April 2020 start

Term 1: 30 March 2020 to 05 June 2020
Term 2: 08 June 2020 to 21 August 2020

January 2021 start

Term 1: 06 January 2021 to 19 March 2021
Term 2: 29 March 2021 to 18 June 2021

A pathway to postgraduate study

What is the Pre-Masters Programme?

The Pre-Masters Programme provides two terms of academic and English language study modules to prepare you for a postgraduate degree at the University of Strathclyde. Choose from two subject routes, depending on the degree you want to study. Once you successfully complete this programme and achieve the required grades, you can start your chosen Masters degree.

Why study a Masters in the UK?

Impress employers with your dedication and drive to your subject
Become an expert in what you’re passionate about
Gain a competitive edge in the employment market
Increase your earning potential by gaining more experience
Opportunity to specialise in a different field to your undergraduate degree
Develop your research skills.

Choose your subject route

Study plan options

Your start date will depend on your IELTS score and whether you choose to take a break between completing your Pre-Masters Programme and starting your postgraduate degree. Use this table to find out when you can start at the International Study Centre and if you will take the English for Pre-Masters programme first.

Academic IELTS for UKVI	Terms	September
4.5 overall (with minimum 4.5 in all areas)	4	Start your postgraduate degree at the University of Strathclyde
5.0 overall (with minimum 5.0 in all areas)	3^
5.0 overall (with minimum 5.0 in all areas)	3^
5.5 overall (with minimum 5.5 in all areas)	2*
5.5 overall (with minimum 5.5 in all areas)	2*

English for Pre-Masters
Pre-Masters
Vacation

* For direct entry to our Pre-Masters Programme, we now accept the following qualifications as part of the English assessment: Pearson, TOEFL, Cambridge Business and Cambridge Main Suite.
^ You can study English for Pre-Masters (1 term only) and the Pre-Masters Programme with one visa.
Please note: English for Pre-Masters students do not need to take an additional IELTS test at the end of their course to progress on to their Pre-Masters Programme. You will be assessed on your Academic English Skills (AES) grade at the International Study Centre (you will be required to achieve a minimum of 40% in all areas).

Need to improve your IELTS score?

We offer additional English language programmes which are designed to raise your IELTS to the required level.

Entry dates

1 term: January or September
2 term: September
20 week: July

Find out more on the programme page