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What is the Master’s Preparation?

The 51吃瓜网 Master’s Preparation is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your chosen master’s degree at a university in the UK, Australia or New Zealand.

• Enhanced English Language Skills: Our programme is designed to improve your English language abilities to a level sufficient for effective communication and study at a postgraduate level. You’ll learn to express yourself clearly and confidently in academic settings.
• Developed Academic Skills: We focus on developing your academic skills and understanding of the underlying philosophies and capabilities required for successful postgraduate study. You’ll learn essential skills like critical thinking, research, and writing.
• Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Our programme aims to bridge the gap between your existing subject knowledge and the standards expected of universities in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
• Academic Integrity: We emphasise the importance of academic integrity and the serious consequences of plagiarism. You’ll learn about ethical research practices and how to avoid academic misconduct.
• Independent Learning: We cultivate a commitment to independent learning, equipping you with the skills to become a self-directed learner. You’ll develop the ability to undertake significant individual research projects.
• Assessment Experience: Our programme provides practical experience with different assessment methods used in overseas universities. You’ll gain confidence in your ability to demonstrate your learning effectively.
• Cultural Understanding: We introduce aspects of Western culture and help you understand the policies, procedures, and regulations that govern study in the West. You’ll become familiar with the academic and social norms of Western universities.
• Reflective Learning: We encourage reflective learning through various program elements. You’ll develop the ability to analyse your learning process and make improvements.

Programme Duration?

The Master’s Preparation programme is designed to allow entry at three points during the academic year. This is to allow students who have different levels of English (and differing academic backgrounds) to enter at an appropriate level. The programme is scheduled so that all routes can finish at the same point, and where possible, students can complete the same assignments and exams at the same time.

Master’s Preparation – Accelerated (10 weeks) is a one-term programme designed for undergraduate degree holders or final year undergraduates with a level of English equivalent to at least IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent).

Master’s Preparation – Standard (20 weeks) consists of two terms and is for undergraduate degree holders or final year undergraduates with a level of English equivalent to at least IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) and completion of a bachelor’s degree.

Master’s Preparation – Extended (30 weeks) is three terms in length and is designed for two groups of students:

• those who hold three-year diplomas plus work experience with a level of English equivalent to at least EAP grade E and graduates, or;
• final year undergraduates, with an English language level equivalent to at least EAP grade E.

Why Choose Our Master’s Preparation programme?

Our programme is designed to provide you with a solid foundation for your postgraduate studies and will fully prepare you for a master’s degree at a UK, Australian or New Zealand University and will equip you with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to succeed on your master’s degree first time.

Entry Requirements

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Programme & Module Overview

The following document will provide you with an overview of what to expect from the Master’s Preparation programme and a wider understanding of each individual module. This includes information on the aims of the qualification, course structures, assessment methods and more.

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