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 (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.