Pre-Master's
Prepare for direct entry to a range of postgraduate degrees in Business related subjects at a range of NCUK universities.
Want to study in the UK in 2021? Our INTO Study Centres are ready to welcome you – with a selection of complimentary services to keep you safe and supported while you study with us. We will be offering interactive learning through a mixture of online and in-person teaching, all in accordance with the latest UK government guidelines.
Course features
- A specialist pathway that offers active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Choose from a range of progression options, with guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Choose from our 6-month or 9-month programme depending on your English language level and academic background.
- Adapt to studying in the UK with a strong focus on study skills and postgraduate research skills.
- Guidance with your university applications and the chance to meet university representatives at our Annual Placement Fair.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 21 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or an equivalent 3-year university diploma. Students with a 3-year diploma are offered a more limited range of progression opportunities for postgraduate study. Work experience in a related area can increase this range for diploma holders. Being academically pre-qualified for progression to your choice of university is essential. This programme cannot be used as an academic top-up. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | Please note: for visa purposes students requiring a Tier 4 visa must have IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. Please note that in addition to UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you a leader? At INTO Manchester, we are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 off your tuition fees.
Scholarships aren't currently available at INTO Manchester. Keep checking back - our scholarships are regularly reviewed.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 27 September 2021 | 24 June 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
Where will it take me?
Our partnership with NCUK means that if you successfully complete your programme you’ll have guaranteed progression to one of 16 universities. You also have the flexibility to apply to other universities.
Students from INTO Manchester have progressed to courses such as:
The University of Manchester Marketing MSc
The University of Leeds Business Psychology MSc
University of Sheffield Social Change and Policy MSc
Manchester Metropolitan University Financial Technology MSc
The University of Manchester International Fashion Retailing MSc
Manchester Metropolitan University International Business Management MSc
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
- Assessment is both formal and informal, using NCUK's EAP (English for Academic Purposes) criteria.
- Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on written assignments, oral presentations, interview and written examinations.
- Assessment of subject content will be based on written assignments, group project work, oral presentations and written examinations.
- Assessment of the research dissertation will be based on the final written version of the project.
- Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of course work and class tests.
- The final grade is based on a mixture of course work and examinations.
- Successful students will achieve a pass, credit or distinction for their dissertation or project proposal.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 21 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or an equivalent 3-year university diploma. Students with a 3-year diploma are offered a more limited range of progression opportunities for postgraduate study. Work experience in a related area can increase this range for diploma holders. Being academically pre-qualified for progression to your choice of university is essential. This programme cannot be used as an academic top-up. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | Please note: for visa purposes students requiring a Tier 4 visa must have IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. Please note that in addition to UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you a leader? At INTO Manchester, we are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 off your tuition fees.
Scholarships aren't currently available at INTO Manchester. Keep checking back - our scholarships are regularly reviewed.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 10 January 2022 | 24 June 2022 |
2 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
Where will it take me?
Our partnership with NCUK means that if you successfully complete your programme you’ll have guaranteed progression to one of 16 universities. You also have the flexibility to apply to other universities.
Students from INTO Manchester have progressed to courses such as:
The University of Manchester Marketing MSc
The University of Leeds Business Psychology MSc
University of Sheffield Social Change and Policy MSc
Manchester Metropolitan University Financial Technology MSc
The University of Manchester International Fashion Retailing MSc
Manchester Metropolitan University International Business Management MSc
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
- Assessment is both formal and informal, using NCUK's EAP (English for Academic Purposes) criteria.
- Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on written assignments, oral presentations, interview and written examinations.
- Assessment of subject content will be based on written assignments, group project work, oral presentations and written examinations.
- Assessment of the research dissertation will be based on the final written version of the project.
- Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of course work and class tests.
- The final grade is based on a mixture of course work and examinations.
- Successful students will achieve a pass, credit or distinction for their dissertation or project proposal.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 21 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or an equivalent 3-year university diploma. Students with a 3-year diploma are offered a more limited range of progression opportunities for postgraduate study. Work experience in a related area can increase this range for diploma holders. Being academically pre-qualified for progression to your choice of university is essential. This programme cannot be used as an academic top-up. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | Please note: for visa purposes students requiring a Tier 4 visa must have IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. Please note that in addition to UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you a leader? At INTO Manchester, we are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 off your tuition fees.
Scholarships aren't currently available at INTO Manchester. Keep checking back - our scholarships are regularly reviewed.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 27 September 2021 | 24 June 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
Where will it take me?
Our partnership with NCUK means that if you successfully complete your programme you’ll have guaranteed progression to one of 16 universities. You also have the flexibility to apply to other universities.
Students from INTO Manchester have progressed to courses such as:
The University of Manchester Marketing MSc
The University of Leeds Business Psychology MSc
University of Sheffield Social Change and Policy MSc
Manchester Metropolitan University Financial Technology MSc
The University of Manchester International Fashion Retailing MSc
Manchester Metropolitan University International Business Management MSc
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
- Assessment is both formal and informal, using NCUK's EAP (English for Academic Purposes) criteria.
- Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on written assignments, oral presentations, interview and written examinations.
- Assessment of subject content will be based on written assignments, group project work, oral presentations and written examinations.
- Assessment of the research dissertation will be based on the final written version of the project.
- Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of course work and class tests.
- The final grade is based on a mixture of course work and examinations.
- Successful students will achieve a pass, credit or distinction for their dissertation or project proposal.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 21 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or an equivalent 3-year university diploma. Students with a 3-year diploma are offered a more limited range of progression opportunities for postgraduate study. Work experience in a related area can increase this range for diploma holders. Being academically pre-qualified for progression to your choice of university is essential. This programme cannot be used as an academic top-up. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | Please note: for visa purposes students requiring a Tier 4 visa must have IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. Please note that in addition to UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you a leader? At INTO Manchester, we are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 off your tuition fees.
Scholarships aren't currently available at INTO Manchester. Keep checking back - our scholarships are regularly reviewed.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 10 January 2022 | 24 June 2022 |
2 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
Where will it take me?
Our partnership with NCUK means that if you successfully complete your programme you’ll have guaranteed progression to one of 16 universities. You also have the flexibility to apply to other universities.
Students from INTO Manchester have progressed to courses such as:
The University of Manchester Marketing MSc
The University of Leeds Business Psychology MSc
University of Sheffield Social Change and Policy MSc
Manchester Metropolitan University Financial Technology MSc
The University of Manchester International Fashion Retailing MSc
Manchester Metropolitan University International Business Management MSc
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
- Assessment is both formal and informal, using NCUK's EAP (English for Academic Purposes) criteria.
- Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on written assignments, oral presentations, interview and written examinations.
- Assessment of subject content will be based on written assignments, group project work, oral presentations and written examinations.
- Assessment of the research dissertation will be based on the final written version of the project.
- Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of course work and class tests.
- The final grade is based on a mixture of course work and examinations.
- Successful students will achieve a pass, credit or distinction for their dissertation or project proposal.