the United Kingdom
Oxford Brookes University PathwaysThe award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-Masters | Full-time | 4 months | January | GBP 5510 | GBP 5510 |
The Pre-Master's Certificate: Study Skills will prepare you for your future master's course. You will develop your study skills and subject knowledge in your chosen area. You will understand the demands of British postgraduate higher education so feel confident to start your degree.
Overview
Prepare for postgraduate study
If you are a native or near-native speaker of English, this course will improve your academic knowledge and study skills for your future master's course.
You can specialise in a subject of your choice from a wide range of subjects that include business, tourism, hospitality and leisure, law, social sciences, arts, humanities, computing and technology.
You should choose this course if:
Teaching learning and assessment
You will be taught by highly qualified academic staff who have many years of teaching experience in the UK and overseas.
Your teachers will familiarise you with the range of techniques that are used in postgraduate study. Learning methods include:
There will be a maximum of 18 students in a class in your compulsory modules. Your subject specialisation modules may be larger.
Teaching hours
You will have 18 class hours each week, with approximately 20 hours per week additional time needed for homework, projects, assignments and independent study.
Classes are Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays), usually between 9am and 4pm. Some subject modules may be 5pm and 8pm. Most classes are 3 hours long including a 10 minute break.
Assessment
Assessment is by a range of coursework, including essays and papers, in-class writing tasks, project work and presentations, listening and summary assignments, and the compilation of reflective portfolios. You subject modules may also be assessed by formal exams.
In detail
Course content
The course consists of:
This course will also give you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the teaching, learning and support facilities at Oxford Brookes, and to adapt to university life in a supportive international environment.
Modules
You will take 2 compulsory study skills modules:
Subject modules
You will take two subject modules to improve your knowledge of your subject area, and give you experience of studying at a UK university. You can choose from a wide range of undergraduate modules that suit the master's degree you want to study afterwards:
ComputingPlease note: the choice of subject modules depends on availability and may change without notice.
Student support
Our dedicated student support team are here throughout your time at Oxford Brookes International and can help with any problems or issue you may face. They can provide one to one support, pastoral advice and guidance to help you progress through your course. They also organise our welcome programme and social events for students.
Course dates
January 2018
Enrolment and induction: 25-26 January 2018
Teaching period and exams: 29 January - 19 May 2018
(See our university calendar for details of bank holidays.)
Key facts
This course is taught by Oxford Brookes International
Course length
Full-time: January-May; September-December
Teaching location
Headington Campus
Start date
January 2018 or January
Progression and degree options
The Pre-Master's Certificate is a recognised qualification. Most students who successfully complete the course with required grades go on to study a master's degree at Oxford Brookes or other universities.
You can progress to one of the following master's degrees after your pre-master's. (Some master's degrees such as architecture or arts may require a portfolio of work; others such as health-related courses may require additional work experience).
Arts, Publishing and HumanitiesMSc IT Systems Administration and Management
Applications for the master's course will be considered on an individual basis dependent on academic and English language entry requirements. Normally, you can progress to your chosen master's by achieving an average grade of 60% (55% for business/hospitality master's) on the Pre-Master's Certificate. We will help you to apply for your master's during the Certificate.
The tuition fees are £5,510 (for 2017/18).
This fee is the same for international, EU and UK students.
A £1,000 deposit is required for the Pre-Master's Certificate: Study Skills course.
Teaching materials
Your tuition fees include most of your teaching materials, and gives you access to the university's learning facilities including the libraries, computers and virtual learning environment.
Deposits and refunds
A non-refundable £1,000 deposit is required to secure your place on this course.
In the unlikely event that you decide to leave within the first four weeks of the course we will refund the tuition fees minus the £1,000 deposit. No refunds are available after the fourth week of the course. For more information see our terms and conditions.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
English language requirements
Applicants are welcome from any academic discipline, as well as those in work and seeking continuing professional development.
Minimum Age
The normal minimum age for this course is 21. We will admit students under 21 on a case-by-case basis.How to apply
Apply online directly to Oxford Brookes.
Your admissions officer for this course Lucy Norris will be pleased to advise you and will see your application through to the moment you enrol at Brookes.
Contact her on [email protected] or +44 (0)1865 483874 for more information
Conditions of acceptance
When you accept our offer, you agree to the conditions of acceptance. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:
Psychology of the Digital Media Master Degree
Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB), Erasmus University Rotterdam
Find out moreThere are 9 other courses listed from Oxford Brookes University Pathways. A selection of these are displayed below:
International Foundation Arts, Humanities and Law BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), LLB, International Foundation Programme
Oxford Brookes University Pathways
Find out moreInternational Foundation Business and Technology BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), International Foundation Programme
Oxford Brookes University Pathways
Find out moreInternational Foundation Diploma International Foundation Programme
Oxford Brookes University Pathways
Find out moreInternational Foundation Diploma (Extended pathway) International Foundation Programme
Oxford Brookes University Pathways
Find out morePre-Master's Certificate - English Language and Study Skills Pre-Masters
Oxford Brookes University Pathways
Find out morePre-Master's Certificate - Study Skills Pre-Masters
Oxford Brookes University Pathways
Find out morePre-Master's Diploma - English Language and Study Skills Pre-Masters
Oxford Brookes University Pathways
Find out moreFind out more about studying in the United Kingdom