PRE-MASTER'S
Our Pre-Master’s programmes are designed to support international students prepare for postgraduate studies on one of our Master’s programmes at Northumbria University.
You will study a combination of subject-specific modules alongside English language preparation, to enhance your study, employability and academic skills necessary to successfully progress onto your postgraduate studies.
Bridge the skills gap: designed to help you meet the required entry criteria for an MSc programme
Prepare for postgraduate study: build core subject knowledge and boost your confidence and build academic skills, such as academic writing, critical thinking skills and understanding of research
Develop your English language skills: improve your written and spoken English language skills
Guaranteed progression: 3 subject specific pathways, guaranteeing you entry on one of our many postgraduate degrees in Newcastle or London (subject to a 50% pass rate)
exciting pathway routes to launch your Master's degree
Pre-Master's in Computing
By studying this programme, you will be equipped with the skills to develop your knowledge and understanding of essential computing concepts alongside those that enable you to become more of a critical thinker and writer. The Pre-masters has been designed specifically to support international students who wish to study a postgraduate computing degree at Northumbria University but do not meet the entry requirements.
Pre-Master's in Business
You will study a combination of subject-specific business modules alongside a business skills module, which will focus on teaching you the English language, study skills, employability and academic skills necessary to successfully progress in your postgraduate studies. This approach will help to contextualise your learning, develop your understanding of business leadership and management, and support your progression directly into a range of postgraduate Business programmes.
Pre-Master's in Engineering
The Pre-Masters in Engineering has been designed specifically to support international students who wish to study a postgraduate degree at Northumbria University. If you have a strong theoretical background in engineering, this programme will equip you with the necessary practical skills and expertise required to start your postgraduate degree in engineering.