International Pre Masters
Master
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Birmingham
The Aston International Pre-Masters Programme is for international students who want to accomplish a postgraduate degree at Aston Business School.
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About this course
Entry requirements
A good UK honours degree (minimum third class) from a recognised institution.
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Subjects
- English Language
- Strategic Management
- English
- International
- University
- School
- Grammar
- International Business
- Business School
- Communication Training
- Confidence Training
- Critical Thinking
Course programme
Diploma:
- A good UK honours degree (minimum third class) from a recognised institution. Or an equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University.
- Students whose native language is not English will also need to satisfy our English language requirements with a minimum of IELTS 5.5 overall, with no less that 5.5 in each component.
Certificate:
- A good UK honours degree (minimum third class) from a recognised institution. Or an equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University.
- Students whose native language is not English will also need to satisfy our English language requirements with a minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in listening and speaking and no less than 6.0 in reading and writing.
As well as:
- Two professional references – at least one must be from an academic referee.
- An official academic transcript of your university grades to date.
- A completed application form.
- An official academic transcript, with an official English translation, of your university grades to date.
Duration of programme:
Full-time.
9 months (Diploma)
Start date - September 2017
6 months (Certificate)
Start date -
January 2018
The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.
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T he Aston International Pre-Masters Programme is for international students who want to accomplish a postgraduate degree at Aston Business School.
By successfully completing this course, students will have achieved the required levels of academic English Language and academic skills to apply for a masters degree programme.
The course programme includes a range of modules to improve academic English as well as providing a base knowledge of key concepts and theories of strategic management. Students will also develop intercultural awareness and competence within culturally diverse contexts.
Is the programme right for you?
You should consider this programme if one or more of the following apply:
- your current level of qualification does not meet the required level for direct entry to an Aston Business School postgraduate degree programme;
- you want to study a postgraduate qualification in a different subject to your degree;
- you want to build confidence and improve subject knowledge before starting a postgraduate degree programme;
- and you need to improve your academic English and/or study skills. (If this is the only factor that applies, find out more about our pre-sessional English programmes).
By successfully completing the Aston International Pre-Masters Programme, students will have a guaranteed pathway to a variety of Aston Business School postgraduate degrees.
The programme is broken down into two types of award, the Graduate Diploma and the Graduate Certificate. The Diploma runs across three terms (one academic year) and the Certificate runs across two terms (6 months).
Graduate Diploma modules:
- Academic Skills
- Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary
- Introduction to Intercultural Communication
- International Business Environment
Core modules for the Diploma and Certificate:
- Applications of English in Academic and Professional Contexts
- Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
- Business Policy
Both programmes are completed with a dissertation/research project.
Fees
Diploma: £14,076
Certificate: £11,444Scholarships
While there are no scholarships available for this programme, graduates will be entitled to a 20% alumni discount on an Aston Business School masters degree providing students pass the programme with a mark of 50% or more.
International Pre Masters