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English Language requirement for Masters study

The Pre-Masters improves your English to the equivalent of IELTS 6.5, the level required to study a taught Masters degree at University of Huddersfield.

The number of terms of preparation you will need to complete before you start your Masters degree will be dependant upon your IELTS level:

  • the two-term Pre-Masters is available only to students with an English level equivalent to IELTS 5.5
  • if you have an English level of IELTS 5.0 you will study a three-term Pre-Masters
  • if you are currently at IELTS 4.0 you will need one term of English language Preparation, followed by a three-term Pre-Masters
  • if you are at the equivalent of IELTS 3.0 you will need at least two terms of English Language Preparation, followed by a three-term Pre-Masters

If you don’t have a current IELTS grade, you may still apply to the ISC. Please contact us to find out about alternative assessment of your English Language level.

Study plan options

Current IELTS
Duration
Apr Jun Sept Jan Apr Jun Oct
3.0
5 terms
Start Masters degree
3.0
5 terms
4.0
4 terms
4.0
4 terms
5.0
3 terms
5.0
3 terms
5.5
2 terms
5.5
2 terms

English Language Preparation course

You must have an English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.0 to begin the Pre-Masters. If you require additional language training in order to reach this level, you can first join the English Language Preparation (ELP) course, delivered at the International Study Centre. This intensive course will improve your English language skills up to the required level.

ELP key facts
Course length: 1 or 2 terms, depending on English Language level
Tuition fee: See fees page
Entry points:

September 2008: 1-term ELP only
April 2009: 2-term ELP only
June 2009: 1-term or 2-term ELP

Entry requirements: - Equivalent of IELTS 4.0 for one term of ELP
- Equivalent of IELTS 3.0 for two terms of ELP
Course structure: 25 hours per week tuition plus 10 hours per week of self-study
Assessment: Internal test based on the English-Speaking Union's nine-point scale

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