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English Language requirement for Masters study
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English Language and Study options
Pre-Masters study is 2 terms if you have an English level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (with 5.5 in all subskills).
If your IELTS level is lower, you will need to do the English for Pre-Masters (EPM) course. The number of EPM terms you do before starting the Pre-Masters course depends on your English Language proficiency:
- IELTS 5.0 (with 4.5 in all subskills) - 1 term of English for Pre-Masters (EPM)
- IELTS 4.0 (with 4.0 in all subskills) - 2 terms of English for Pre-Masters (EPM)
- IELTS 6.0 (with 5.5 in all subskills) - No English for Pre-Masters (EPM) is required
Entry Points
| English language Level Equivalent | English for Pre-Master's (EPM) Entry Point | Pre-Master's Entry Point |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS 6.0 (with 5.5 in all subskills) | No EPM required. | January or April |
| IELTS 5.0 (with 4.5 in all subskills) | One term of EPM is required. Start EPM either in September or January. | January or April |
| IELTS 4.0 (with 4.0 in all subskills) | Two terms of EPM are required. Start EPM either in June or September. | January or April |
Please take note of your English Language Level to select the right Entry Point for you. If you need EPM first, you will have to decide when to start the EPM course in order to join the Pre-Masters course on a particular entry point.
Apply now for January 2012 Pre-Masters Entry!
Apply now for September EPM 1 term - begin Pre-Masters in January 2012!
Apply now for September EPM 2 terms- begin Pre-Masters in April 2012!