A two term programme to prepare international students for selected taught master's degrees in the fields of education, social sciences and health at the University of Huddersfield. There will be emphasis on the use of complex reading material and the production of fully researched and referenced written work.

Study Structure and Modules

Core Modules

Pre-Master's English and Skills for University Study (PMESUS)
This programme will develop your English communication skills, a range of study skills, including: writing and reading strategies, presentation and seminar participation, organisation of time and materials, meeting deadlines and responding to feedback. When you have completed PMESUS modules you will be able to effectively take notes and write essays in English, give presentations, answer follow-up questions and contribute to seminar discussions.

 

Route Modules

Social Cultural and Professional Perspectives
Research Methods and Project (to be completed in term 2)
Organisation and Communication in Education, Social Sciences and Health
Research Methods and Project

 

There are 15 hours of supervised study and 25 hours of self study per week. A mixture of examinations, assessed coursework, presentations and extended essays will be used for assessment.

 

Please take note of your English language level and plan acordingly if you need to take English for Pre-Master's (EPM) before the 2-term Pre-Masters. If you have any questions about this, please contact a Student Enrolment Adviser now.

Entry Requirements for Pre-Master's Education

MA Education and Youth Work

Academic: Recognised degree or Sub-degree in any subject (but social sciences/education preferred)

Plus appropriate work experience (1+ years working with an informal education organisation. E.g. one year running a weekly Scouts or Youth Club, etc)

 

MA Early Childhood Studies

Academic: Recognised degree or Sub-degree in any subject (but social sciences/education preferred)

Plus appropriate work experience (1+ years working in the early years or primary sector)

 

MA Leadership in Education and Public Services (LEAPS)

Academic: Recognised degree or Sub-degree in any subject (but social sciences/education preferred)

Plus appropriate work experience (1+ years working in the early years or primary sector)

 

MA International Education

Academic:

• Recognised degree or Sub-degree in any subject + work experience (listed below) OR Recognised degree or Sub-degree in relevant subject (social science/education)
• Recognised degree in relevant subject (social science/education)
• Recognised degree in any subject + 1+ years in an teaching/education role.
• Recognised Sub-degree in relevant subject
• Recognised Sub-degree in any subject + 1+ years in an teaching/education role.

 

MA Leadership and Development

Academic:

• Recognised degree or Sub-degree in any subject + work experience (listed below) OR Recognised degree or Sub-degree in relevant subject (social science/education)
• Recognised degree in relevant subject (social science/education)
• Recognised degree in any subject + 1+ years in an teaching/education role or a leadership role.
• Recognised Sub-degree in relevant subject + work experience
• Recognised Sub-degree in any subject + 2 year work experience in an teaching/education role or a leadership role

 

MA TESOL

Academic:

• Recognised degree or Sub-degree in any subject + work experience (listed below) OR Recognised degree or Sub-degree in relevant subject (social science/education)
• Recognised degree in relevant subject (English, Linguistics, Languages)
• Recognised Sub-degree in relevant subject (English, Linguistics, Languages)
• (Case by case) Recognised degree in (English, Linguistics, Languages, Arts, Humanities) + 1+ year work experience teaching ESOL/EFL
• (Case by case) Recognised Sub-degree in (English, Linguistics, Languages, Arts, Humanities) + 2 year work experience teaching ESOL/EFL.

 

 

Entry Requirements for Pre-Master's Social Science and Health

 

MSc Health Studies Community Development Healthy Lifestyles Routes

Recognised degree or Sub-degree in any subject. no registered health care or social practitioner requirement but must demonstrate interest and experience in relation to health/social care.

 

MSc Health Studies (all other routes)

MSc Health and Social Care

1.  Applicants can be made if you have a recognised degree or HEI diploma (sub-degree) – normally this would be in a subject relevant to the route that you are applying for.

2. Work experience in a relevant area would normally be required – for example, experience of community working for the Community Development route.

3. You must be a registered health or social care practitioner (for example nurse, midwife, health visitor, social worker, physiotherapist or occupational therapist), for the following routes of the MSc Health Studies course:

• Acute and Critical Care
• Advanced Diabetes Care
• Advancing Midwifery Parctice
• End of Life/Palliative Care
• Health professional Education
• Long Term Conditions

4. You would normally need at least 12 months’ post qualifying experience.

5. For the Community Development, Healthy Lifestyles and Generic routes you do not need to be a registered health care or social care practitioner, but have an interest and experience in relation to health.

 

MA Child Welfare and Safeguarding

Recognised degree or Sub-degree in relevant subject plus two years post-qualifying experience in the field of child welfare or safeguarding.

 

MSc Social Work

Specific entry requirements: English and Maths GCSE Grade 3 or equivalent; Relevant Degree, 2nd Class or above; Enhanced CRB check clearance Relevant experience; all candidates are subject to an interview process.

Required English Language level:
IELTS 5.5: 2 terms
IELTS 4.5: 1-term EPM before Pre-Master's
IELTS 4.0: 2-term EPM before Pre-Master's
See entry requirements page for more information.

Please see the fees page for more information.

 

Please note:
Tuition fees excludes accommodation and other supplements.

Use the online application form »

Note that you will be required to submit copies of all relevant academic transcripts and certificates of English language qualifications.

You will join any one of these master's degrees:

 

• MA Early Childhood Studies
• MA International Education
• MA Leadership in Education & Public Services
• MA Learning & Development
• MSc Multimedia & E-Learning
• MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• MA Teaching in English for Specific Purposes
• MA Child Welfare & Safeguarding
• MSc Health & Social Care
• MSc Health Studies
• MSc Social Work