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Pre-Master’s in Business and Humanities

Designed to help prepare you for studying at the University of East London Docklands Campus, this one year programme is the first step to gaining your Master’s at the University.

100% pass rate

(Students who completed the Pre-Master's in Business and Humanities, September cohort 2023-24)

Start date

September 2025
January 2026

Visa type

Integrated visa
(Pre-Master's + Master's Programme)

Cost

£16,490

About the programme

Throughout this two-semester Pre-Master’s programme, you will strengthen your English language skills by learning specialist academic language related to your subject area. You will also develop a broad range of essential academic and professional skills, including:

Business Language
Academic Writing
Critical Thinking
Academic Research
Presentation Skills
Poster Presentations

Our supportive and experienced teachers will guide you every step of the way, helping you reach your full potential. You will learn through a variety of dynamic and engaging methods. These include discussions, presentations, lectures, small group tutorials, and personal tutor sessions. Each activity is designed to build your confidence and prepare you for postgraduate study.

At the University of East London, we understand that academic success alone is not enough in today’s evolving business environment. To become an effective leader, you also need strong emotional intelligence, decision-making skills, resilience, and adaptability. These vital competencies are a key focus of the Mental Wealth module, which is integrated into your programme.

Key facts

Minimum English language level:

Academic IELTS 5.5 overall (with no component below 5.5) or equivalent.

Academic entry requirements:

A pass in an undergraduate degree or a Diploma (3–5 years) with suitable grades or equivalent.
Successful completion of higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area.
All students must have studies in the relevant field to continue in those degrees.
Each applicant will be considered individually and assessed on their ability to succeed at this level.

Minimum age requirement:

Students must be 18 years of age.

What will you study?

Business & Humanities

You will study the following modules:

Semester 1:

Core Modules

English for Academic Purposes

Chosen Stream Modules

International Relations

Mental Wealth: Global Enterprise and Consultancy Practice

You will also choose one more module depending on whether or not you wish to study Business or Humanities.

Semester 2:

Research and study skills

Business Stream Module

The Future of Business and Management

Humanities Stream Module

Social and Cultural Studies

Upon successful completion of the Pre-Master’s programme, you may progress to one of the following degrees:

International Relations and The Future of Business and Management is my favourite module because I'm a business person and it has helped me link what I've learnt back and integrate it into my business.

Jingling (Shirley) from China

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