Preparing for postgraduate study

For a 12-month Masters degree at Kingston you will need:

• a range of academic and learning skills, which you may not have experienced in your home country
• the ability to adapt to a new cultural environment and thrive academically
• the right academic qualification and a substantial understanding of the subject
• the ability to use English in the academic environment to a high standard.

If you do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a Masters degree, or want to refresh your knowledge, you can follow our specialist Pre-Masters Programme.

Specialist preparation

The Pre-Masters is a two- or three-term programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language training. It is designed specifically to meet the needs of international students. It will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in your Masters studies.

You have a choice of three subject-specific routes:

• Business and Management
• Computing
• Engineering

Assured progression to your degree

Joining the Pre-Masters Programme guarantees you a conditional offer of a place on one of the specified Masters degrees at the University. Once you have successfully completed the course and met the required entry standards, you will proceed directly on to your preferred Masters programme.

Personal monitoring and support

The Pre-Masters is validated by Kingston University and taught by specialists in university preparation. Your progress will be monitored at all times to make sure you remain on track to complete the programme successfully.

Assessment

Your development will be assessed regularly throughout the programme. This will ensure you achieve the standard required for progression onto your chosen postgraduate degree.
Assessments include:

• coursework
• unseen written examinations
• individual and group presentations
• extended essays and case studies.

Flexible entry

You can begin the three-term Pre-Masters in either September or January, or for those studying a two-term Pre-Masters you can begin in either January or April.
All start dates prepare you for progression onto your chosen Masters in the following September.

Masters progression options

Following successful completion of your Pre-Masters Programme, you will be able to progress onto any one of a broad number of Masters degrees at Kingston University.