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Entry requirements for the Pre-Master's
Students must meet minimum Academic and English language requirements for entry to the Pre-Master's. If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements, please contact us.
Academic entry requirements
English language level
If you are not sure whether you meet our entry requirements contact us and one of our student enrolment advisers will be able to help.
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- Academic: one or more of the following:
- recognised higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area
- recognised degree in related field (eg Business Studies)
- Honours degree in any subject (eg BA International Relations) (see table below) - Country of residence/nationality: 'overseas' students only (HEU students are not accepted - see note below)
- Age: students are normally at least 20 years old
- Experience: Minimum 2 years relevant work experience require for the MBA only.
| Country | Qualification* |
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 50% |
| China | 3 year Vocational Diploma at 70% or above / recognised first degree (4 years) at 60% or above |
| Ghana | Bachelor degree or HND (in related subject) |
| Hong Kong | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) |
| India | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 45% |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree |
| Iran | Recognised first degree |
| Japan | Recognised first degree with 60% or above |
| Jordan | Recognised first degree |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Bakalavar with GPA 3 |
| Korea | Recognised first degree with 60% or above |
| Libya | Recognised first degree |
| Macau | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree or HND (in related subject) |
| Pakistan | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate (hons) at 50% or above |
| Qatar | Recognised first degree |
| Russia | Recognised first degree, Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma or Russian Diploma at grade 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree |
| Taiwan | Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0 |
| Thailand | Recognised Bachelor degree |
| Turkey | Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.3 or above |
| UAE | Recognised first degree |
| Ukraine | Bakavalar or Ukrainian Diploma |
| Vietnam | Recognised first degree with GPA 6.5 or above |
* if your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information
English Language requirements
Students must meet a minimum IELTS level of 5.5 for direct entry to the re-Master's programme. However, students with a lower English level can take extra English tuition before joining the three term programme with our English Language Preparation (ELP) programme.
| English qualification | Required level | |
| Pre-Master's | IELTS |
5.5 |
| TOEFL | 513 (183 computer based test, 65 internet based test) | |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 46-48 |
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.
All students' English and numeracy skills will be tested on arrival, and study plans may be altered accordingly. (This may incur additional costs).
Students who do not meet this requirement can study one on two terms of English for Pre-Masters (EPM) Prior to the Pre-Masters programme.
| English for Pre-Masters (EPM) key facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course length: | 1 or 2 terms, depending on English level | |
| Tuition fee: | See fees page | |
| Entry points: | One term: Start EPM in September for Pre-Masters start in January Start EPM in January for Pre-Masters start in April |
Two terms: Start EPM in June for Pre-Masters start in January Start EPM in September for Pre-Masters start in April |
| Entry requirements: | One term: Minimum IELTS 4.5 (with 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent |
Two term: Minimum IELTS 4.0 (with 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent |
| Course structure: | 25 hours per week tuition plus 10 hours per week of self-study | |
| Progression: | On successful completion, you will continue your studies on the Pre-Masters programme | |
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