Pre-Masters Programme
The Pre-Masters is a one-year full-time preparation programme which focuses on academic English language and study skills, integrated with academic lecture and seminar courses in a variety of subjects. The programme is taught by University of St Andrews staff who are members of the English Language Teaching team together with lecturers from The School of Management.
Why study at St Andrews?
The Pre-Masters is designed to prepare students for the linguistic and academic demands of business-related postgraduate level study in the University of St Andrews, or other UK institutions.
Course aims
The main aim is to improve the students' academic study skills and English, so that by the end of the course, they are able to write a 3000-word academic essay, give an effective academic presentation, take adequate notes from lectures, read academic journals, textbooks and articles effectively, and are able to participate fully in academic life at masters level in a UK university.
The second aim of the course is to provide a solid base in various business-related subjects through a series of academic lecture and seminar courses delivered by staff from the School of Management.
Course structure
Term One
- Academic Study Skills: writing, reading, speaking, listening and note-taking
- Business English
- Cultural Studies
- IELTS
Academic subjects:
- Statistics
- Introduction to Management
- Psychology
Term Two
- Academic Study Skills: writing, reading, speaking, listening and note-taking
- Business English
- Oral presentations
- IELTS
Academic Subjects:
- Human Resource Management
- The Practice of Management
Term Three
- Academic Study Skills: writing, reading, speaking, listening and note-taking
- Business English
- Oral presentations
Academic Subjects:
- Finance
- Marketing
Other academic subjects can be arranged depending on student need and availability.
Entry requirements
Students should have a university degree with a good GPA.
The minimum English level for entry onto the Pre-Masters is IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) and this must be reached by the end of August in the year of entry.
Students must also submit two references on headed paper. Any information about relevant work experience is welcomed. All this information should be submitted together with a completed application form.