Pre-Master’s Courses
Pre-Master’s programmes give you a head start on your postgraduate journey by developing your academic, research, and language skills in a supportive environment.
They help you adapt to the expectations of UK study, build confidence, and ensure you are fully prepared to succeed and excel in your Master’s degree.
Study in modern surroundings as part of a vibrant, diverse community
Learn from expert teachers with courses and placements for the real world
Graduate with the skills to excel in your chosen career
Why choose a Pre-Master’s course at Oxford Brookes?
• You’ll progress onto your chosen master’s course by passing with appropriate grades.
• You’ll study from 12-24 weeks depending on your needs.
• You’ll get a personal academic advisor to support your studies.
• You’ll have the opportunity to build your confidence while experiencing UK university life before your master’s.
• You’ll be supported to prepare for your master’s degree, especially if you’ve been away from academic studies for a while.
Discover our courses:
Do you need to boost your academic qualifications for entry into our postgraduate courses?
• Once you enrol, you will have a guaranteed pathway to your master’s by passing with appropriate grades.
• Benefit from a discipline-specific pathway towards your master’s subject.
• Develop study skills and subject knowledge.
• Experience university life before your master’s and gain confidence, especially if you have not studied for some time.
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The Pre-Master's course enabled me to become used to the UK education system. One of the most beneficial parts of the course were the one-to-one tutorials with my academic advisor. These helped me with a range of skills including academic English, critical thinking, presentation skills and reading skills. All the Pre-Master's teachers brought a wealth of experience.” Taewoo, South Korea, Pre-Master's followed by MSc Project Management in the Built Environment
Fees and Scholarships:
You can pay your tuition fees in full at the start of the academic year or in two equal instalments at the start of each semester in September and January.
If you complete your International Foundation or Pre-Master’s course at Oxford Brookes, you can continue your undergraduate or postgraduate studies with us and get a 20% discount on the first year of your course fees.
For information about refunds please visit our Refund policy page
After your Pre-Master's course:
A Pre-Master’s course will prepare you for a master’s degree in many subject areas, such as the following:
• Arts, Publishing and Humanities • Biological and Medical Sciences • Business • Computing and Information Technology • Education • Environmental Science and Management • Health and Social Care • Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure • Law • Real Estate, Construction and Built Environment • Social Sciences
