Pre-Master's Programme
PRE-MASTER'S PROGRAMME
Graduating with a Master’s degree from an international university gives you a highly-respected qualification that is recognised
all around the world. It confirms your expertise in your subject area which can create new, exciting opportunities and enhance your career prospects. Developed with our university partners, NCUK’s Master’s Preparation (also known as NCUK Pre-Master’s Programme), offers you a complete solution to gaining your Master’s degree in the UK or other countries globally, such as the US and Australia.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students should normally have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree at a recognised university, in a subject relevant to their intended progression route. Students must complete a full Bachelors degree.
Progression from the PMP to higher-ranked NCUK universities is largely dependent on the subject and awarding university of the student’s Bachelor’s degree.
Students in the final year of a recognised Bachelors degree course may undertake PMP in parallel with their university studies.
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION
NCUK Students can progress to leading universities in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and more! Our Universities have a reputation for quality and excellence all around the world. All of the NCUK universities listed below accept NCUK students onto their university courses.
Find the right university for you by using the filtering option below to search by country and by accepted NCUK qualification.
Preparing you for academic excellence
The Subject module gives you experience of studying a relevant subject in English at a high academic level, before you go on to study your full Master’s degree. This allows students to progress to a wide range of subjects including common areas of Management, Life Sciences, or Engineering – or something completely different, such as Theatre and Drama, Artificial Intelligence, or Robotics. There are thousands of Master’s degree courses to choose from.
Developing academic research skills for postgraduate study
Successful Master’s graduates need to have expertise in a wide range of academic research skills. When you take the Research Methods module, you will learn to effectively source and evaluate information from literature and the web, master qualitative and quantitative research methods, research and plan a project, analyse and manipulate data, and understand intellectual property conventions. Note, this module is assessed by a dissertation or project proposal.
Learning the advanced English language skills you need
Taking the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) module will ensure you have the high-level reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills needed to succeed on a Master’s degree course. Recognised by NCUK Universities, this qualification can be used for visa purposes and so you don’t need IELTS or another proof of English exam.
Getting ready to study abroad
The Orientation to Western Study module prepares you for the teaching and learning methods you will experience on your Master’s course: introducing you to the main differences between studying in your own country and studying at a western university. Please note that we will not formally assess you for this module.
Guaranteed access to thousands of Master’s degree courses
Succesfully passing the NCUK Pre-Master’s Programme enables you to have complete peace of mind as you will be guaranteed a place on a postgraduate degree at an NCUK University. NCUK will support you throughout the application process. Our unique one-stop application service means that you don’t have to worry about applying to each university separately, or finding the right point of contact. NCUK students have also gone on to study in Ireland and Australia.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
The NCUK Pre-Masters Preparation qualification gives guaranteed access to a postgraduate degree on successful completion. It includes:
- Subject Module – choose from Management, Life Sciences, Engineering
- Research Methods – this module is assessed by a dissertation or project proposal. It enables you to source and evaluate information from literature and the web; qualitative and quantitative research methods; research project planning; manipulating and analysing data; intellectual property conventions.
- Orientation to Western Study – this module introduces you to the major differences between studying in their home country and studying in a western university setting. There is no formal assessment for this module.
- English for Academic Purposes – this module gives you an English qualification that is recognised by NCUK universities and can be used for visa purposes. The module aims to develop your English language skills with a focus on Academic English.
What are the start dates and how long does it take?
We have intakes in September, January and March for courses that vary between 10, 20 or 30 weeks based on your current level of English. This means you can plan your time and investment accordingly. With the Pre Masters Programme and a one Year Masters in the UK, you can be back on your career track more quickly than anyone else.
Will I get help applying for my Master’s?
Studying an NCUK qualification gives you access to our unique Placement Support Service. This means you make a single application and NCUK follow through the applications with each individual university on your behalf. As well as this you will also receive expert advice on degree options and your supporting personal statement. Alternative routes into postgraduate degrees mean that you have to make multiple applications, one for each programme you wish to apply to.
What is the NCUK Guarantee?
Once accepted on the qualification, only NCUK can guarantee you a place on a postgraduate degree (upon successful completion) at one of our NCUK university partners. Unlike other preparation courses the Pre-Masters Preparation leads onto thousands of postgraduate degrees in all subject areas from Art to Engineering, Life Sciences to Theatre Design, Business and Finance to Marketing.
How do I enrol?
You can apply here.
Who awards the Master’s Preparation qualification?
NCUK awards the final certificate. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate showing that you have passed the course and a transcript that details your achievements.
