Programme Type: Pre-Masters
Course Overview
By studying the Pre-Masters Programme in Business, Law and Social Sciences, you can prepare for a successful future in a wide range of roles across business and management, law and the social sciences. The programme leads to a variety of Masters degrees at Lancaster University, including some at the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) – one of the top 100 business schools in the world. During this programme, you will study subject specific modules to prepare for your future Masters degree, as well as academic study and English language skills. The programme also explores contemporary global issues whilst encouraging you to expand your knowledge by critically analysing the subject matter.
Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Age: 20+ upon entry to the International Study Centre
- Academic: Successfully completed appropriate first qualifications in their own country (see below table)
Note:
Maths or other numerate subject modules required for Business, Science and Computing Relevant degree required for Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Science. Not required for Business (although numerate modules required), Law or Social Studies
| Australia | Bachelors Hons degree (4 years of study): 60% |
| Bangladesh | Bachelors degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons) 55%, 3 Year Undergrad (Regular Pass) 60%, 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 55% |
| Belarus | Recognised first degree (Specialist Diploma with GPA of 7/10, Bachelor degree (Bakalavr) 7.5/10 (all good and excellent grades) |
| Brazil | Recognised first degree: (Titulo de Bacharel / Titulo de (subject area) / Titulo de Licenciado/a), 4 years of study 65%, 6.5/10 or 3.25/5 |
| China | Bachelor degree (4 years: 60% +), 4 Year Undergraduate Programme Graduation Certificate 70% or Vocational College Diploma (3 years) (A/B grades/70%+) |
| Egypt | University Bachelor degree four years of study, 65% GPA 2.6/4.0 scale or 3.2/5.0 scale |
| Gambia | Masters degree required, 75% |
| Georgia | Recognised first degree (Bachelor degree (Bakalavris), Specialist Diploma, 4 years of study, GPA 3.0 or 60% |
| Ghana | Recognised first degree (Bachelor degree or Doctor of [Medical Subject]), four years of study, 2:2, 2.5/4 or 50% |
| Hong Kong | 4 years Bachelor degree 2:2 or 2.7/4.3 |
| India | Bachelor degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons) 55%, 3 Year Undergrad (Regular Pass) 60%, 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 55% |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree (Sarjana 1 (S1) or a D4 Diploma) 2.5 overall. |
| Iraq | Bachelor degree from a well-ranked institution, four years of study, 70% |
| Japan | Bachelor degree, A - C/60%+ |
| Jordan | Bachelor degree, four years of study, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Kazakhstan | Recognised first degree (Bachelor degree (Bakalavr) - 4 years of study, Specialist Diploma/Kazakh Diploma - 5 years of study), gpa 3.0 (out of 4, 4.33 or 5) |
| Kenya | Bachelor degree, 4 years of study, 2:2, 50%, 2.5/4.0 or C |
| Korea | Bachelor’s degree with grade average 70%+. Grade C or of 2.0 on the 4.5 scale or 2.0 on the 4.3 scale |
| Kuwait | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Macau | Bachelors (honours) GPA 2.5, Bachelors (ordinary) GPA 3.0. Do not accept HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree or Professional Diploma |
| Malaysia | Bachelors degree, 3 years of study, 2:2 or A, B & C or 2.9+) |
| Mexico | Recognised first degree (Titulo de Licenciado / Titulo (Profesional) de (subject area)), 4 years of study, 7.5/10 or 75% |
| Morocco | Recognised first degree (Licence / Licence d'Études Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle / Diplôme du Cycle Normal / Diplôme de Doctorat en Pharmacie / Diplôme d'Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion), lengths of study vary with programme, 13/20 (or 3.0/4.0 for Al Akhawayn University) |
| Myanmar | Masters degree required, 55% |
| Nepal | Bachelors degree, 4 years of study, 50% |
| New Zealand | Recognised Bachelors Degree (3+1 or four years Hons), 2:2 or B- |
| Nigeria | Bachelors degree, four years of study, 2:2 or 3.0/5.0 |
| Oman | Bachelor degree, four years of study, GPA 2.5/4.0 or 3.0/5.0. Do not accept 3 year Higher/Advanced Diploma |
| Pakistan | Bachelors degree from NOOSR Section 1 or 2 institutions, four years of study, 50%. Do not accept 3 year Bachelors degree or non-degree diplomas |
| Philippines | Bachelors degree from one of the 'prestigious' Universities (Ateneo de Manila University, De la Salle University (Manilla campus), University of Santo Tomas or University of Philippines (Diliman campus) ), Grade of “Good” or above. |
| Qatar | Bachelors degree, four years of study, GPA 2.5/4.0 or 2.8/5.0 scale |
| Russia | Recognised first degree (Bachelors (Bakalavr), 4 years of study / Specialist Diploma, 5 years of study), GPA 4.0/5.0 (Good |
| Saudi Arabia | Bachelor degree, four years of study, GPA 2.5/4.0 or 3.0/5.0. |
| Singapore | Recognised first degree (Bachelor or Bachelor Hons), 2:2 |
| Sri Lanka | Bachelors degree, 4 years of study, 2:2 or 55%. Do not accept Diplomas |
| Taiwan | Bachelor Degree, four years of study (or 2 years following Junior College Degree), 65% or 2.5/4.3 |
| Tanzania | Bachelor degree, 4 years of study, 2:2 or 2.7/5.0. Do not accept Advanced Diploma/HND |
| Thailand | Recognised first degrees (Bachelor Degree, 4 years of study OR Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education), GPA 2.3/4.0. |
| Turkey | Recognised first degree (Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi) GPA of 2.1. Associate Degree (On-Lisans Diplomasi) not accepted |
| UAE | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Ukraine | Recognised first degree (Bachelors degree (Bakalavr), 3 years of study OR Ukrainian Specilaist Diploma, 4 years of study), 75% (all good and excellent grades) |
| Uzbekistan | Recognised first degree (Bachelors degree (Bakalavr), 4 years of study, 65% OR Specialist Diploma, 5 years of study, 60%) |
| Vietnam | Recognised First Degree (Bang tot nghiep dai hoc OR Bang Cu Nhan), four years of study, GPA 6.0/10. Do not accept Associate Degree or Higher Diploma. |
Note - 'Where 'years of study' stated - this to be taken as a minimum at that level.
English Language Requirements:
You need to have a minimum level of English language to start your Pre-Masters Programme. Your language skills will also be tested when you arrive at the International Study Centre. For both Business, Law and Social Sciences and Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Science you need to:
- Have attained an English language level of, or equivalent to, academic IELTS 5.5 or above in all 4 components to start the three-term programme
- Have attained an English language level of, or equivalent to, academic IELTS 6.0 or above in all 4 components to start the two-term programme
If you do not meet the English language requirements for the Pre-Masters Programme, the one-term English for Pre-Masters programme* is available to you.
- Entry requirement: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall, with 5.0 in all skills.
- Start date: October
- 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. They will be assessed on their Academic English Skills (AES) grade at the International Study Centre (they will be required to achieve a minimum of 40% in all areas)
Fees
£19000
This information was accurate on : 13/10/2020
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