International Masters

The International Masters course is a full time programme for International and EU students with an HND or equivalent award. It is only available for students whose first language is not English.

English Language Requirement: IELTS 5.5 with no skill below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

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The subject knowledge, language and other skills developed in the first two semesters such as communication, presentation and organisation, are all relevant for your masters and can all be transferred to the world of work. You will develop the English language skills and subject knowledge necessary to work in a range of roles – the exact job roles available will depend upon your choice of masters.

Research Skills

You will develop your ability to conduct research in English. This includes learning how to find information from online and written sources, making effective notes, planning your assignments, using both in-text and bibliographic references correctly, writing in your own words, and avoiding plagiarism

Language Studies

This module supports the Research Skills module and is essential to that module. Skills you will develop include academic writing and an awareness of context and argument. You will also study a range of language structures and vocabulary that you will need to support your studies

Cultural Skills

You will develop your awareness of British culture, especially in relation to university life and student culture. You will study areas such as: student contemporary language, stereotypes and perceptions of the UK, the UK education system and the role of English as an international language.

Independent Study

During the second semester of Year 1, you will research and write a project linked to your area of Masters study. You will engage in primary and secondary research and be supported throughout by a personal supervisor who will be assigned to you.

Two modules from the faculty where you will study your masters course

You will also study 2 modules from the receiving Faculty where you will eventually study your masters in Year two of the course. You will study these modules in preparation for your masters and will be in the same lectures and tutorials as British students.