Business, Humanities, Social Sciences & Law Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme
Your business career
If you have already gained your undergraduate degree in your home country, studying your Masters in the UK is a great way to combine the benefits of a postgraduate degree with the benefits of studying in an English-speaking country. Our Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme is designed specifically to help international students like you gain the skills needed for international study in just one term, beginning your chosen Masters degree with the knowledge and confidence to thrive.
We also offer an online version of this programme, allowing you to access the same level of academic excellence wherever you are in the world.
Key Facts
Programme length
- 1 terms
Entry points
- April and September
Why study business or the humanities at Teesside University?
A postgraduate degree at Teesside University is all about innovative learning experiences, which include:
- A CMI level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership on successful completion of the MBA in Business Administration
- Access to a bespoke £7.5m business school, equipped with the latest facilities and modern teaching and learning spaces
- Working closely with professional academic staff and local businesses, including Nissan, Samsung, Hitachi, Procter & Gamble, Northumbrian Water and Virgin Money
- Access to Teesside Enterprise Clinic, where you can put what you learn into practice by working to solve problems with local businesses.
Choose your modules
You will study a set of core modules – which are specific to your chosen subject route and progression degree.
Please note that you are expected to attend 100% of your classes at the International Study Centre or you are at risk of losing your Student visa.
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Academic English Skills
Designed to meet the needs of students who intend to study at postgraduate level at a UK university, but require further language development, this module focuses on rapidly developing your language skills. You will also gain the language-related academic skills that will enable you to achieve your academic potential at Teesside University.
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Critical Reading and Applied Academic Writing Skills
The ability to engage critically with source material facilitates and good critical writing; both of which are essential academic skills in UK higher education. Critical Reading and Applied Academic Writing Skills aims to further develop the critical reading skills and written accuracy, organisational patterns and conventions covered in the Applied Academic English Skills module.
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Maths and Statistics for Business
This module develops a bank of mathematical skills, which students can apply in a range of business contexts. It will also boost students’ understanding of basic statistical principles to provide a foundation for future study.
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Research Methods and Research Project
Research methods provide the underpinning knowledge in appropriate study mechanisms. Following on from the student engagement with an individual project provides them with a learning experience that will enable them to carry out independent research. Students are expected to plan, research, and execute their project while developing skills in independent working and critical evaluation.
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The Digital Business Environment
In this module students will be encouraged to investigate the current digital business environment, using theory and case studies to gain insight into the contemporary and future contexts in which they will be working following their Masters study at Teesside University.
Progress to your degree
Once you complete your Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme pathway and achieve the required grades, you will be able to join your chosen Masters degree at Teesside University. By completing this pathway, you will be able to progress to the following degrees.
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Our student enrolment advisors are available to answer your questions and help you with your application. We can’t wait to meet you.