We use cookies on this site. By browsing our site you agree to our use of cookies. Close this message Find out more

More in this section Pre-Masters Diploma

Entry requirements

_DSC4556 1

If you wish to apply for the Pre-Masters Diploma for International Students you should have achieved good grades in your first degree. You're also encouraged to apply if you hold a three-year diploma from certain countries, or you're over the age of 24 years and have substantial work experience. The latter will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Required language

Following revisions to the regulations introduced by the UK Border Agency in January 2012, English language entry requirements are now as follows:

IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score below 5.5,

or

Pearson Test of English (PTE) 46 with no sub-score below 46 or equivalent

Flexibility

Applicants who have not reached the minimum entry requirement for English may wish to join the Pre-sessional English Language Programme (PELP) from mid-June in order to improve their English language skills before the PDIS begins. The minimum English language entry requirements for the PELP are:

12 week PELP

IELTS 4.5 with 4.5 in Writing and no other subscore lower than 4.0

PTE 38, with no sub-scores below 36

8 week PELP

IELTS 5.0 with 4.5 in Writing and no other subscore lower than 4.0 PTE 41 with Writing 38 and no other sub-score below 36

4 week PELP

IELTS 5.5 with 5.0 in Writing and no other subscore lower than 4.0

PTE 46 with Writing 41 and no other sub-score below 36

 

 
 
 

Comment on this page

Did you find the information you were looking for? Is there a broken link or content that needs updating? Let us know so we can improve the page.

Note: If you need further information or have a question that cannot be satisfied by this page, please call our switchboard on +44 (0)1784 434455.

This window will close when you submit your comment.

Add Your Feedback
Close