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Course Summary

The Pre-Master’s course presents an excellent opportunity for you to join our postgraduate courses. At the end of your study, you will achieve competencies in English language and academic skills needed to succeed on our Level 7 Master’s course.

The Pre-Master’s is specifically designed for international students who need some form of improvement in their qualifications to meet the entry requirements for our postgraduate courses. It is also suitable for students changing their direction of study.

Upon successful completion of the two bespoke modules covered in this course, English for Academic Success and Applied Professional Practice, there are eight degree areas you can progress to at the University of Chester Business School. They include:

  • MSc Engineering Management
  • MSc Health Services Management
  • MSc International Business
  • MSc Management
  • MSc Banking and Finance
  • MSc International Finance
  • MBA Master of Business Administration
  • MSc Digital Marketing

Why you'll Love it

Progress onto a range of Master’s courses

Prepare for your Master’s in just three months. Once you have passed our Pre-Master’s assessments you can access one of our eight Master’s courses.

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Learn language and academic skills

Be supported by our team of language specialists who will help you improve your English Language and academic writing skills.

Make valuable professional connections

A network of industry professionals for you to meet! Our innovative Master's degrees have visiting industry speakers who will enhance your employability skills.

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What you'll Study

Duration: This is a three month programme with two 30 credit modules which will provide a springboard for the standards required at Level 7.
Timetabling: The two modules will be taught using the same delivery pattern for 12 weeks. That is, you will be taught six hours a week (three hours for each module).
Module content:

  • English for Academic Success: this module will support your development of academic English to the required entry standard for a postgraduate course. Your language competency and requisite academic writing skills will be enhanced after completing this module.
  • Applied Professional Practice (APP): this module captures key concepts within the focus areas of Chester Business School courses. You will be introduced to research, data and finance, marketing, and professional development skills. Upon successful completion of this module, you will be equipped to manage the required expectations of the standards required at Level 7.

Who you'll Learn from

Richard Wilson

Head of English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Richard Wilson

Ann Qian

Lecturer
Ann Qian

Lisa Conway

Deputy Head of Division Business, Management, Accounting & Finance
Lisa Conway

How you'll Learn

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Delivery will be face-to-face for both modules

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Assessment will be 100% coursework for the Applied Professional Practice (using a presentation)

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Assessment for English for Academic Success will focus on language competencies and other key academic skills to bring your IELTS to the required level for a postgraduate course

Beyond the Classroom

You will have the opportunity to engage with professional expertise through masterclasses, industry visits and other experiential learning activities. The proximity of the Business School to Chester City Centre and Chester Business Park has helped create a network of experts who regularly engage with students to enhance their experiential learning activities.

Entry Requirements

This course is not open to Home students.

  • A UK third-class equivalent degree qualification.
  • Relevant professional work experience and a bachelor’s degree will be considered for entry.
  • Applicants whose highest level of qualification is equivalent to a UK Level-5 qualification (HND), and who have gained professional experience and knowledge in a relevant area.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band) or other English language test equivalent.

For more information on our English Language requirements, please visit International Entry Requirements.

Fees and Funding

£7,500for the full course (2024/25)

The tuition fees for international students studying this course in 2024/25 are £7,500. 

The University of Chester offers generous international and merit-based scholarships for postgraduate study, providing a significant reduction to the published headline tuition fee. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when your application is reviewed, and any award given will be stated on your offer letter.  

For more information, go to our International Fees, Scholarship and Finance section.

Irish Nationals living in the UK or ROI are treated as Home students for Tuition Fee Purposes.  

Your Future Career

Progressing to our Master's degrees, through our Pre-Master’s course will help you to take your career to the next level.  Whether building on your existing skills and knowledge or changing to a new subject and career direction, our Master's courses are designed to help you progress in your chosen career and offer a range of opportunities depending on your chosen subject.