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Rankings and Reputation
An award-winning university
Lancaster has won two major awards from The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. We were named the International University of the Year in the 2020 guide, and the University of the Year in the 2018 edition.
World university rankings
Lancaster is 146th out of more than 1,000 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2023. Lancaster is ranked 122nd in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022, up from 136th in 2021 – making Lancaster 15th out of the 101 UK universities included in the table.
Global Top 50 for International Outlook
Lancaster University has risen in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022. Listed as joint 122nd in the latest THE global league table, up from 136 last year, this is the University’s highest position yet in the table. Lancaster also came 49th in the global league table for international outlook.
14th best UK university for job prospects
By the time you leave Lancaster University, you should have much more than a degree. You could also have experiences, skills and a good idea of where you’re heading.
Highly rated research
In the REF 2021 Lancaster delivers world-quality research, with 91% of our research independently rated as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading’ including 46% rated in the highest category of 4.
5th best UK university for value for money
Awarded for the University’s excellent Collegiate system, continuing investment in facilities and for its IT provision.
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Lancaster University Pre-Master Study Centre
The International Study Centre at Lancaster University
The International Study Centre is based on Lancaster University’s safe and modern campus. Here, we’ll help you prepare for your degree, adapt to life in the UK, and plan for your future career. With our support, you’ll become part of Lancaster’s close community, and you can focus on achieving your goals. Our programmes are provided by Study Group in collaboration with Lancaster University.
Life at the International Study Centre
From the day you arrive, you will be part of Lancaster’s welcoming community. Our friendly staff will help you settle in to Lancaster and adjust to life in the UK. We organise exciting activities, and provide personal, academic and everyday support.
You will live in a college with other first year students, and you’ll have access to all university facilities – these include our excellent library, £20 million sports centre and more than 200 student clubs.
Supporting your progression
At the International Study Centre, we take every measure to ensure you are supported in your academic journey. Our programmes allow for increased time spent learning, researching and developing your skills. By studying with us, you will benefit from:
- Formal assessments at the end of each term.
- An improved English language module, Academic English Skills, providing greater opportunity for informal assessments and feedback.
- Combining and reducing the number of module assessments allowing more time to prepare.
- A personal tutorial system with a focus on your academic progress at key points of the academic year, creating action plans based on your performance and progression options.
CareerAhead
Throughout your International Foundation Year or Pre-Masters Programme we will help you prepare for your future career. Career preparation is taught alongside your core and academic modules through out CareerAhead service.
Business, Accounting/Finance, Law and Social Sciences
Pick your progression degree
Business, Law and Social Sciences
- Accounting and Financial Management MSc
- Advanced Financial Analysis MSc
- Advanced Marketing Management MSc
- Applied Linguistics and TESOL MA
- Business Analytics MSc
- Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies MA
- Conflict, Development and Security MA
- Criminal Justice and Social Research Methods MSc
- Criminology and Criminal Justice MA
- Criminology and Criminal Justice LLM
- Criminology and Social Research Methods MSc
- Developmental Disorders MSc
- Developmental Psychology MSc
- Digital Business, Innovation & Management MSc
- Diplomacy and Foreign Policy MA
- Diplomacy and International Law MA
- Diplomacy and International Law LLM
- Diplomacy and Religion MA
- Discourse Studies MA
- Economics MSc
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation MSc
- Film Studies MA
- Finance MSc
- Gender and Women’s Studies MA
- Gender and Women’s Studies and English MA
- Human Resource Management MSc
- Human Resources and Consulting MA
- Intercultural Communication MA
- International Business & Strategy MSc
- International Business and Corporate Law LLM
- International Human Rights and Terrorism Law LLM
- International Human Rights Law LLM
- International Law LLM
- International Law and International Relations LLM
- International Law and International Relations MA
- International Relations MA
- Language and Linguistics MA
- Law LLM
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management MSc
- Management MSc
- Marketing MSc
- Media & Cultural Studies MA
- Money, Banking and Finance MSc
- Philosophy MA
- Philosophy and Religion MA
- Politics MA
- Politics and Philosophy MA
- Politics, Philosophy and Management MSc
- Politics, Philosophy and Religion MA
- Project Management MSc
- Psychological Research Methods MSc
- Psychology of Advertising MSc
- Religion and Conflict MA
- Religious Studies MA
- Social Research MA
- Sociology MA
- Strategy MSc
About this pre-master
The Pre-Masters Programme in Business, Law and Social Sciences leads to a variety of Masters degrees at Lancaster University, including some at the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) – one of the top 100 business schools in the world.
Is this programme for me?
If you want to continue your education journey with a Masters degree from a top-ranking UK university, then this pathway programme will help you to transform the skills and knowledge you gained on your undergraduate degree in order to get the most out of your postgraduate study.
What will I study?
Core modules
Core modules will focus on providing the skills you need for successful postgraduate study. By the end of the programme, you will feel prepared for all aspects of studying a Masters at a top-ranked university. Modules include:
Academic and Personal Development Planning
- develop independent learning skills
- understand your current learning style
- engage in tutor and peer feedback and student-led sessions
Applied Academic Writing Skills
- develop your writing fluency
- gain a deeper understanding of the academic writing process at postgraduate level
- revise and evaluate your own work
Academic English Skills 1, 2 & 3
- improve your range of written and spoken language
- discover the level of English necessary for postgraduate study
Research Evaluation and Critical Appraisal Project
- undertake an independent research project
- improve your ability to create extended pieces of academic work
Subject specific modules
The programme offers modules relating specifically to the subjects of Business, Law and Social Sciences. These modules will help to provide you with the academic knowledge needed for successful postgraduate study and your career beyond. Study areas include:
Advanced Research Methods for Business, Law and Social Sciences
- develop your comparative understanding and the ability to critically evaluate in the field of Business, Law and Social Sciences
- understand key developments within the chosen topic area for research
- demonstrate skills such as working independently in the selection, and the evaluation and presentation of relevant materials
Global Perspectives
- develop an understanding of contemporary global issues
- explore key issues such as education, leadership and health epidemics
Quantitative Methods and Skills for Business, Law and Social Sciences
- apply theoretical knowledge to real life situations
- develop a working knowledge of functions, vectors and matrices, calculus, and statistics
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme in Business, Law and Social Sciences at Lancaster?
- Ranked 1st for Graduate Prospects in Law (Complete University Guide 2021)
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is Top 100 in the World (86th in QS World University Rankings 2021)
Progression to your degree
You will progress to your chosen Masters degree when you have successfully completed your Pre-Masters Programme and achieved the required grades.
A choice of faculties
From the Pre-Masters Programme, you can study over 40 different postgraduate degrees. This pathway can lead to degrees ranging from Marketing and Entrepreneurship to Economics, Law and Human Resource Management.
You can also progress to degrees within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Technology.
Lancaster University Management School (LUMS)
LUMS is a top-ranking business school, often featuring in the top 10 of the UK and top 100 in the world. It is one of the only business schools in the world to hold quadruple accreditation from AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System), AMBA (Association of MBAs) and the Small Business Charter.
Top-rated Lancaster University Management School (LUMS)
LUMS is ranked amongst the UK’s top 10 and Europe’s top 50 business schools according to the Financial Times rankings.
Overall, LUMS is ranked 43rd in Europe and 10th in the UK in the Financial Times European Business Schools rankings, which are compiled based on salary increases of alumni who completed the MBA, Executive MBA and Masters in Management (MiM) programmes.
Lancaster is ranked 85th worldwide for Business and Economics in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject 2022.
Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Science
Pick your progression degree
Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Science
- Biomedicine MSc
- Conservation and Biodiversity MSc
- Cyber Security MSc
- Data Science MSc
- Developmental Disorders MSc
- Developmental Psychology MSc
- Electronic Engineering MSc
- Engineering Project Management MSc
- Environment and Development MSc
- Environment and Law LLM
- Biomedicine MSc
- Conservation and Biodiversity MSc
- Cyber Security MSc
- Data Science MSc
- Developmental Disorders MSc
- Developmental Psychology MSc
- Electronic Engineering MSc
- Engineering Project Management MSc
- Environment and Development MSc
- Environment and Law LLM
- Environment, Culture and Society MA
- Environmental Management MSc
- Health Data Science MSc
- Human Rights and the Environment LLM
- Mechanical Engineering MSc
- Mechanical Engineering with Project Management MSc
- Psychological Research Methods MSc
- Psychology of Advertising MSc
- Quantitative Finance MSc
- Statistics MSc
- Sustainable Water Management MSc
- Volcanology and the Environment MSc
About this pre-master
The Pre-Masters Programme in Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Science ensures you are prepared for postgraduate study at Lancaster University. Students on this programme can progress to a variety of scientific degrees.
Is this programme for me?
Passionate about STEM? Want to learn even more about the subject you love, all whilst studying in a top-ranking UK university? With this pathway programme, you will be able to find success on your chosen postgraduate degree – and in your career.
What will I study?
Core modules
Core modules included in this programme will improve your English language abilities and study skills. By completing the programme, you will be prepared for independent study at Lancaster University. Modules include:
Academic and Personal Development Planning
- develop independent learning skills
- understand your current learning style
- engage in tutor and peer feedback and student-led sessions
Applied Academic Writing Skills
- develop your writing fluency
- gain a deeper understanding of the academic writing process at postgraduate level
- revise and evaluate your own work
Academic English Skills 1, 2 & 3
- improve your range of written and spoken language
- develop the level of academic English necessary for postgraduate study
Research Evaluation and Critical Appraisal Project
- undertake an independent research project
- improve your ability to create extended pieces of academic work
Subject specific modules
By studying subjects directly related to your progression degree, you can start preparing for your time as a postgraduate student. These modules will help you develop the academic knowledge needed to succeed in your Masters degree and future. Modules include:
Advanced Research Methods for Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Science
- develop your comparative understanding and ability to critically evaluate your subject
- evaluative understanding of key developments within your chosen area for research
- demonstrate skills such as working independently in and presentation of appropriate materials in the subject
Coding Skills for Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Science
- learn a programming language widely used by statisticians, data analysts and engineers
- develop your data handling and programming abilities
- design algorithms to solve practical problems related to your chosen pathway
Quantitative Methods and Skills for Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Science
- develop your mathematical reasoning skills
- study three important areas of mathematics, including probability and statistics, linear algebra, and vector calculus
Why study the Pre-Masters Programme in Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Science at Lancaster?
- Mathematics and Statistics is ranked 6th for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2021)
- Be a part of a community of other ambitious Masters students in the University’s own postgraduate college
Progression to your degree
After completing your Pre-Masters Programme and achieving the required grades, you will progress to your chosen Masters degree.
A wide choice of faculties and degrees
The Pre-Masters Programme in Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Science leads to Masters degrees in a number of different faculties. You will be able to progress to degrees such as Engineering, Psychology, Environmental Science and Economics.
3-Term
Pre-Master’s Programme
£ 19,750
IELTS UKVI 5.5 or above
- 3 terms from September to June OR from January to August
- IELTS UKVI 5.5 or above in all 4 components
- Multiple scholarships up to £7,000 available exclusively with us
2-Term
Pre-Master’s Programme
£ 17,600
IELTS UKVI 6.0 or above
- 2 terms from January to June
- IELTS UKVI 6.0 or above in all 4 components
1-Term
English Language for Pre-Masters
£ 5,000
IELTS UKVI 5.0 or above
You don’t have an enough IELTS score? Take this special course to fill the gap.
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Next Intake
Date
January, 2023
Location
UK, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden
Scholarship Amount
UP to approx. £8,500