Please visit Global Education Fair 2016 in Yerevan (9 April 2016, Best Western Congress Hotel, Picasso Hall ) for more information about this program and scholarship opportunities
Preparation for your Masters degree
The Pre-Masters Business is a two-term programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language training which is specifically designed for international students. The course will prepare you for studying a Masters at Leeds Beckett University.
Why study a Pre-Masters Business?
If you do not meet the direct entry requirements for a Masters degree or you simply want to refresh your knowledge, the Pre-Masters Business course is for you. This course will prepare you for challenges of degree study and introduce you to core business principles and practices. Once you complete the programme and achieve the required grades, you can enter your chosen postgraduate degree at the University.
Teaching and assessment
You will be taught in small classes by experienced and supportive academics who are experts in university preparation. Your progress will be monitored throughout the course to ensure you are on track with your studies.
English Language Preparation
If you require additional language training before you start your course, you can join our English Language Preparation programme, taught at the International Study Centre.
English language*: IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all components
Academic: Please see the table below
Age: Students are usually 20 years of age
Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)
| Country | Academic qualification |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons) 45%, 3 Year Undergrad (Regular Pass) 50%, 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 45%, 3 Year Diploma (not a degree) 55%. |
| China | Recognised first degree or 4 year Junior College Diploma at 60% or 3 year Junior College Diploma at 60%. |
| Ghana | Recognised first degree or HND in a related subject area. |
| Hong Kong | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary), HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma in a related subject area. |
| India | Recognised first degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons) 40%, 3 Year Undergrad (Regular Pass) 45%, 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 40%, 3 Year Diploma (not a degree) 50% with 10+1 or 10+2 high school. |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree or D3/D4 Diploma. |
| Japan | Recognised first degree at 50% or above or Associate Degree* or 3-year Junior College Diploma* in a related subject area at 60%. *Will be checked on a case by case basis. |
| Kazakhstan | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Specialist Diploma or Kazakh Diploma 4 or 5 years. |
| Kenya | Recognised first degree, University Diploma or HND in a related subject area. |
| Korea | Recognised first degree at 60% or above |
| Malaysia | Recognised first degree, Advanced Diploma, Polytechnic Certificate or College Diploma in a related subject area. |
| Mexico | Recognised Bachelor Degree in related field at 70% or above. |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree or HND in a related subject area (HND of 2/3 years at university). |
| Pakistan | Recognised first degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons) 45%, 3 Year Undergrad (Regular Pass) 50%, 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 45%, 3 Year Diploma (not a degree) 55% with 10+1 or 10+2 high school. |
| Russia | Recognised first degree, Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma 4/5 years with average grade of 3.5 or above. |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale |
| Singapore | Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in a related subject with a GPA 2.0 or Diploma from Government Polytechnics in a related subject with a GPA 2.0. |
| Sri Lanka | Recognised first degree at 40% or above or 3 year Diploma or equivalent at 55% or above. |
| Taiwan | Recognised first degree or recognised higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area. 5 year Junior College Diploma with 1 year or more work experience. |
| Tanzania | Recognised first degree, Advanced Diploma or HND in a related subject area. |
| Thailand | Recognised Bachelor degree, Higher Diploma of Technical of Vocational Education or Associate degree or Diploma of Vocational Education with good grades. |
| Turkey | Recognised first degree (Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi) with GPA of 2.0 or above or Associate Degree (On- Lisans Diploması) GPA of 3.0. |
| Uganda | Recognised first degree or HND in a related subject area. |
| Ukraine | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Junior Specialist Diploma or Ukrainian Diploma 4 or 5 years with grades 3/4/5. |
| Vietnam | Recognised first degree with GPA 6.5 or above or Associate Degree or Higher Diploma in a related subject area (3 years) with high grades (7.0+). |
- If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
* The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.
If you are applying to study in the UK under the Tier 4 student route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.
Find out more about valid test providers and approved test centre locations. To find out if you are exempt from the SELT requirement and to find out about acceptable English language tests please contact us.
Please visit Global Education Fair 2016 in Yerevan (9 April 2016, Best Western Congress Hotel, Picasso Hall ) for more information about this program and scholarship opportunities