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Pre-Master's - Edinburgh Napier University International College

Our Pre-Masters (IIM) is offered over one or two terms and focuses on equipping you with the academic and English language skills you need to complete your postgraduate study at the Edinburgh Napier University.

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Pre-Masters (International Incorporated Masters)

Our Pre-Masters (IIM) is offered over one or two terms and focuses on equipping you with the academic English language skills you need to complete your postgraduate study at the Edinburgh Napier University. After successfully completing the programme you will continue onto you chosen postgraduate degree course at Edinburgh Napier University.

It is designed for students who do not qualify for direct entry to the master’s programmes at the University, this could be because of the grades achieved in your bachelor’s degree; your current qualifications are not equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree or because you have a different background.

Key Information

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Duration

15 Months:

3 months pathway (1 term) + 1 year degree

18 Months:

6 months pathway (2 term) + 1 year degree

Start Dates

April | January

Pathway Tuition Fee

£8,695.00 – £11,795.00
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Country entry requirements
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Course English Language Requirement
One Term IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components
Two Terms IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components

Provision overview

The one term IIM pathway allows you to build on your earlier studies in higher education in your own country or elsewhere and so prepare yourself for study on an appropriate taught masters at Edinburgh Napier University. You also enhance your English language capabilities, develop graduate study skills appropriate to the UK Higher Education environment and acclimatise to living and studying in another country and a cultural context very different from your own.

This pathway offers a blend of content modules with a clear focus on subject areas related to your destination master’s programme with language and academic study skills tuition. The content modules are normally set at Levels 7, 8 and 10 and students working towards completion of the pathway are able to acquire 60 credits in a term of study. If you successfully complete the pathway, you will have met the requirements set by the University and are able to move onto your chosen master’s programme increased confidence in both language and study skills and subject knowledge.

The two term IIM pathway allows you to build on your earlier studies in higher education in your own country or elsewhere and so prepare yourself for study on an appropriate taught masters at the Edinburgh Napier University. You will also enhance your English language capabilities, develop graduate study skills appropriate to the UK Higher Education environment and acclimate to living and studying in another country and a cultural context very different from your own.

The pathway offers a blend of content modules with a clear focus on subject areas related to your destination masters with language and academic study skills tuition. The content modules are normally set at a maximum of Level 10 and students working towards completion of the pathway are able to acquire 60 credits in each of your two terms of study. If you successfully complete the pathway, you will have met the requirements set by the University and are able to move onto your chosen master’s programme with increased confidence in both your language and study skills and subject knowledge.

Curriculum

As well as modules unique to your specific pathway, your will also study several modules common to all pathways.

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Common Modules

The module stresses the critical importance of English language competence in all four language skills areas within an academic context and provides English language preparation for continuing academic study on the later stages of a taught master’s programme. Apart from the formal language required for master’s study, the module focusses om the advanced study skills required, for example, taking responsibility for your studies as an independent learner, becoming a reflective learner and developing your ability to research effectively, think critically, write and present appropriately and abide by good academic practice.

30 Credits

The aim of the course is to introduce you to the structure, demands and expectations of postgraduate study across a range of subject disciplines in the UK. There is an emphasis on the development of advanced academic skills of particular relevance to study at postgraduate level and students are introduced to learning strategies that will be of benefit with particular emphasis on the VLE and the role of IT and of the Internet and specialist sites and journals that may be accessed digitally. Students will be helped to become more reflective and self-evaluative and to develop group working and team building skills.

This module enables you to engage in a substantial piece of individual research and/or product development work focused on a topic relevant to your subject discipline. The topic may be drawn from a variety of sources including: – prior work experience, discussions with peers’ research groups or a subject of personal interest. The project topic will be assessed for suitability to ensure sufficient academic challenge and can be satisfactorily supervised by an academic member of staff. Students will also be supported in considering whatever ethical issues may be raised by their choice of research topic and method. Selecting an appropriate topic and project managing the research and reporting processes are key elements in the assessment of your work.

Available Subjects
Creative Industries

The Pre-Masters programme is designed to help you progress onto your chosen master’s degree and increase your confidence in both language and study skills, and subject knowledge. This pathway offers a blend of content modules with a clear focus on subject areas related to creative industries.

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Healthcare

The Pre-Masters Healthcare pathway will equip you with the academic English language skills you need to progress onto your chosen master’s degree at Edinburgh Napier University.

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Computing

The Pre-Masters – Computing pathway gives students a deeper understanding in preparation for their chosen postgraduate degree.

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Business

The Pre-Masters – Computing pathway gives students a deeper understanding in preparation for their chosen postgraduate degree.

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As DMUIC is situated in England’s most vibrant and multicultural city, I had the opportunity to make friends from different countries. The most amazing thing was that the DMUIC staff including all teachers and the office persons were very motivational and welcoming. They provide the best routes for study to every individual.”

Syed Asim Hussain Pakistan, De Montfort University International College (DMUIC)

I’ve enjoyed studying at DMUIC, the tutors are excellent and have helped me settle into life as a university student. They are also really supportive and have helped myself and other students with other issues outside of the classroom such as accommodation.

Nafisa Bangladesh, De Montfort University International College (DMUIC)

I have successfully progressed onto my degree course at the University of Bradford because of UBIC's reliable policies and teaching programme. To the new students, those who just started their foundation at Bradford International College, I must say you are going to pass the class, the only thing required is your attention and leave the rest on UBIC's staff because they are the one that are going to lead you to a brilliant future as it is a pathway to success.

Shoaib Khan Pakistan, University of Bradford International College (UBIC)

I have a lot of international friends here at BUIC, and I’ve learnt so much from them. There is always a lot to do together both on and off-campus.

Sagar Nepal, Bangor University International College (BUIC)

I would recommend UGIC because it is based on the main University of Greenwich campus, a cosmopolitan university. At UGIC, there are students from all around the world, and I've made a lot of friends from exciting places."

Gozel Turkmenistan, University of Greenwich International College (UGIC)

I think one of the main reasons the IIM (pre-masters) has been so helpful is because the staff are so supportive and are always able to help me. Whether it is understanding a module or finding out how to sort accommodation, they will help you with everything. I’ve enjoyed studying at Bangor, the people are friendly, and the environment is also really peaceful and safe. It’s given me the best opportunity to succeed in my studies here in the UK.

Tong Tong China, Bangor University International College (BUIC)