Preparation Course Pre-Master's

Course Content You will study the following core and specialist modules:

• English for Academic Purposes

The aim of this module is to provide you with the EAP skills that will prepare you for a postgraduate course at a UK university. Through 10 contact hours per week and an additional two hours tutorial time, you will develop your academic reading, writing and listening skills as well as presentation skills. You will be assessed by authentic, continuous assessment tasks, including a dissertation as well as EAP final exams.

• Research Methods

Seven hours of your total contact time per week will be dedicated to Research Methods. These classes will help you to plan a research project, conduct research and write up a dissertation. You will develop strategies for undertaking research projects within your chosen field and you will have the opportunity to explore different approaches to research methods and analysis.The dissertation will be an independent piece of research, though you will have language support as well as a tutor who will offer clear guidance on planning, content and structure. Your focus will be on a topic of your choice which relates to your future postgraduate course.

• Management Studies (3-term course only)

In the preparatory term, the Management syllabus is delivered over six timetabled hours per week for 3-term students; in the core and final terms the syllabus is delivered over three timetabled hours per week for 3-term and 2-term students. In addition to teaching you about business management, the module is designed so that you have the opportunity to develop a range of postgraduate study skills that will help you to succeed at a UK university. The methods of learning and assessment that are introduced in this module will also support the work you do for Research Methods and EAP. Audience The Pre-Master's programme offers a conversion course for students:

• Who are changing disciplines with a plan to study in a business-related subject on their master's programme
• Who have a relevant academic background and wish to progress to a master's in the same subject
• Who have successfully completed a three-year university diploma in a business-related subject (please note that progression for diploma holders will be more limited)

This programme will give you the opportunity to: improve your language skills; increase your knowledge of academic theory; improve your understanding of key academic subjects; develop the necessary study and research skills for postgraduate study; and gain an understanding of the UK education system before entering as a postgraduate.