Whether you want to research a specific area in more detail or enhance your career, get ready for your masters with the International College.
The pre-masters programme at the University of Sheffield International College offers a path to postgraduate study for international students.
The pre-masters is an intensive two or three-term programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language preparation. It has been designed specifically to prepare you for taught masters study at the University.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry to a masters degree, or want to refresh your language skills and knowledge, our specialist programme is for you. Once you successfully complete the programme and achieve the required grades, you can enter your chosen postgraduate degree at the University.
This will prepare you for a taught postgraduate degree in the Faculty of Social Sciences, including the School of Law or Management School.
This will prepare you for a taught postgraduate degree in the Faculty of Engineering or the Faculty of Science.
Why study a Masters programme?
The University of Sheffield International College introduces you to the style of teaching that you will experience on your degree. Taking part in tutorials, seminar-style classes and larger group lectures will prepare you for your masters at the University.
Your development will be assessed regularly throughout your course. This will make sure you achieve the standard needed for progression onto your chosen postgraduate degree. Assessments may include coursework, examinations, presentations and extended essays/case studies.
You can start the pre-masters programme at several points in the year, as long as you meet the entry requirements. There is also a two-term option for those with an Academic IELTS for UKVI score of 6.0*. If your Academic IELTS for UKVI score is less than 5.5* you could take one of our English language courses to prepare you for the pre-masters programme.
"They support your PhD, and they offer you opportunities to do teaching or other kind of academia jobs, so while you improve yourself, you also feel you benefit the other students here.