Pre-sessional Pre-Master's
Prepare for direct entry to a range of postgraduate degrees at GCU in just three months.
Course features
- A university quality assured and validated programme.
- Improve your English language level to meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate degree.
- Develop vocabulary that relates to your chosen degree.
- Learn new academic study and research skills, such as research techniques and referencing.
- Adapt to living and studying in the UK before starting your postgraduate degree.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills). |
| Age requirements: | 21 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | An ordinary degree or equivalent. Candidates with lesser qualifications but more than three years of work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline may be required for progression to certain Master's programmes. Work experience is mandatory for progression to MBA programmes. |
Find out if you qualify for one of our pathway scholarships.
When you continue to your degree at GCU you may also qualify for a progression scholarship worth up to £5,000.
All students are welcome to apply, no matter what your background or financial circumstance.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 1 October 2019 | 20 December 2019 |
1 Term
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*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
14-17 hours per week |
| Class size: | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills). |
| Age requirements: | 21 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | An ordinary degree or equivalent. Candidates with lesser qualifications but more than three years of work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline may be required for progression to certain Master's programmes. Work experience is mandatory for progression to MBA programmes. |
Find out if you qualify for one of our pathway scholarships.
When you continue to your degree at GCU you may also qualify for a progression scholarship worth up to £5,000.
All students are welcome to apply, no matter what your background or financial circumstance.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 1 October 2019 | 20 December 2019 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
14-17 hours per week |
| Class size: | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays. |