Pre-Master’s Programme

This programme is designed to prepare you for your studies by allowing you to practice your academic skills in a supportive environment.

Qualification Level

RQF Level 6

Visa type

Integrated visa
(Pre-Master's + Master's Programme)

Start date

September 2026 (1 term)
January 2027 (2 terms)
May 2027 (1 term)

Cost

£12,500 (1 term)
£14,000 (2 terms)

Location

Holloway Campus

About the programme

This 1 term (60 credits) or 2 term (90 credits) programme* is the first step to gaining your Master’s degree in the UK. It is designed to prepare you for your studies by allowing you to practice your academic skills in a supportive environment. Though you may have experience of studying at undergraduate level in another country, the expectations of postgraduate study can be very different in the UK.

You will be taught in interactive classes and university-style research sessions, by the time you finish this programme, you will have the fundamental skills you need to attain your Master’s degree, including:

business language
academic writing
critical thinking
academic research
presentation skills
poster presentations

Our supportive teachers will work with you to help you to reach your full potential. During your studies, you will learn by attending a range of dynamic lessons which are designed to build your confidence including discussions, presentations, lectures, small group tutorials and personal tutor sessions.

It is awarded by London Metropolitan University and delivered by Malvern HE Partnerships.

*Subject to regulatory approval.

Key facts

Minimum English language level:

Academic IELTS 5.5 overall (with no component below 5.5) or equivalent.

Academic entry requirements:

3 year degree in an area relevant to Master’s degree or equivalent.

Please see our country-specific academic entry requirements for the Pre-Master’s Programme.

Each applicant will be considered individually and assessed on their ability to succeed at this level.

Minimum age requirement:

All students must be a minimum of 17 years of age prior to the start of the course.

Additional costs:

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

What will you study?

Programme information

Term 1:

Critical Thinking and Research Foundations
Academic English and Communication Skills

Term 2:

Critical Thinking and Research Foundations
Academic English and Communication Skills
Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis

Note: The full programme specification will be available once programme validation has been completed.

Please visit londonmet.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate for a list of progression routes available on successful completion of the 1 or 2 term Pre-Master’s Programme. Please note a full list will be available once confirmed.

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