The Pre-Master’s course

Aims of the course: The pre-Master’s course is offered in collaboration with the Business Studies Department at MVC. The programme is aimed at developing verbal and written English language skills particularly with regard to undertaking postgraduate study and research projects. It will provide a strong foundation for students who wish to progress to Master’s programmes in the UK Higher Education system. How long is the course: One year from September to June. Qualification requirements: Academic: First degree, Diploma or equivalent

English proficiency: All applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in English with a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in any section of the test).Course Fee:£6125.00, 20hrs/weekCourse Modules:

It is composed of the following modules:

1   *English for Academic Purposes

Research skills

• Time management and organizational skills
• Ethical issues
• Qualitative and quantitative research
• Analysing the data
• An introduction to CAQDAS (Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software)

Presenting the findings

• Academic speaking skills
• Making effective presentations

Writing your dissertation/thesis

• The Academic Word List
• Structuring your dissertation
• References and bibliographies
• Plagiarism

General academic English support

• Academic listening, reading and note taking
• Advanced Academic Writing 1
• Advanced Academic Writing 2
• Academic Vocabulary and the Academic Word List
• Academic Speaking
• Advanced General Grammar

2         Economics and the Business Environment: it will examine the complex interactions that operate between the economic and business environments.  

3         Information and Communication Skills and Digital Literacy: How new social media can be used to search information sources and co-construct knowledge in new learning environments.

All students on the Pre-Masters course are required to complete a Research Project.

*English for Academic Purpose modules are also available throughout the year. Please contact us for details of times and fees.