International Pre-Masters Diploma

This course is for students who want to improve their English before studying a postgraduate degree in the UK.

The International Pre-Masters Diploma is a one year or half-year full-time course.

The course provides intensive study of the English language, combined with an introduction to study skills, to chosen subject studies, and to British life and institutions. You will study modules that will raise your general and academic English level, and prepare you for a Masters course in the Business School by giving you confidence and deeper understanding in English for academic purposes, study and research skills, British life and culture and business.

You can study over two semesters, or can opt for a fast-track one-semester course if your level of English is higher.

Successful completion of this course guarantees entry onto a postgraduate programme in the Business School here at the University of Worcester.

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Fees

Please contact the International Centre on +44(0)1905 855146 or international@worc.ac.uk to find out the current fees for this course.

Study options

The International Pre-Masters Diploma is a one year (standard) or half-year (fast track) full-time course.

The standard course starts in September. The fast track course starts in January.

Get in touch

International Centre
+44(0)1905 855146
international@worc.ac.uk

Students wishing to join the International Pre-Masters Diploma programme (one year) should have:
Home country qualifications demonstrating an educational level which indicates likely success on the Diploma programme

An English language IELTS score of 5.0 (with not less than 5.0 in the written test), but less than IELTS 6.5 or an equivalent

For the fast track one semester course (half a year):
Home country qualifications demonstrating an educational level which indicates likely success on the Diploma programme

An IELTS score of 5.5 (with not less than 5.5 in the written test), but less than IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

Modules

Modules for Semester One in the standard two-semester course
English Language Skills
Study Skills for Higher Education
English for Academic Writing
English for Specific Purposes: Business

Modules for Semester Two in the standard two-semester course
Academic Listening and Reading
Pre-Masters Project
Introduction to British Life and Institutions
Subject Study Module: Business

Modules for the fast track one-semester course
Study Skills for Higher Education/English for Academic Writing
Academic Listening and Reading
Pre-Masters Project
Introduction to British Life and Institutions
Subject Study Module: Business

Assessment

As an IPMD student, you will benefit from a range of learning and teaching methods such as lectures, seminars and interactive workshops and e-learning through the internet. The Language Centre has its own purpose-built self access room.

You will also have a Personal Tutor assigned to you for your IPMD course, who can help and advise you on study-related issues.

Tang Kai

International Pre-Masters Diploma

"I want to pursue a career in business management. The modules on the IPMD have been especially useful for me as I can apply what I have learned here when I get back to China."

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Worcester Business School

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