The MLS University Pre Masters Diploma (Postgraduate pathway) Programme

The one-year full time MLS University Pre-Masters Diploma Programme in Management and English Studies is designed to meet the needs of mature International students. It provides an opportunity for those who have a first degree, diploma or business experience wishing to consolidate and update their skills in order to become more effective in the workforce. The programme is specifically intended to facilitate progression onto a post graduate business related course at a British University. It is a CEFR B2+ programme.

Working in collaboration with its university partners MLS has successfully provided Pre-Masters programmes since 1987. It has an excellent track record in this area, with the vast majority of students who apply receiving offers from British Universities and many going on to complete Masters programmes. The standard MLS Pre-Masters Programme currently operates with a modular structure and is outlined in the learning programme map shown below.

Please Note: English Language component is an integrated group, NOT a closed group as is stated in the University Pathways Brochure.

Course start dates: September, January, April, June

Class size: 12 for EFL and IBC elements, 16 for subject elements

Admissions Criteria

  • First Degree
  • Minimum 4.5 IELTS

Programme Structure:

University Pre-Masters Programme

Management & English Studies

CEFR level B1+
AUTUMN WINTER SPRING SUMMER

English

(closed group)

English English English
10 hrs / 1 credit 10 hrs / 1 credit 10 hrs / 1 credit 10 hrs / 1 credit
English English IELTS English for Academic Study Skills English Academic Writing
10 hrs / 1 credit 10 hrs / 1 credit 10 hrs / 1 credit 10 hrs / 1 credit
Organisations and Behaviour**# L4 Business Environment**# L4 Managing Financial Resources and Decisions**# L4 Business Decision Making**# L5
6 hrs 6 hrs 6 hrs 6 hrs
Marketing Principles**# L4 Business Strategy**# L5 Working with and Leading People**  L5 Marketing Intelligence** L4
4 hrs ? 4 hrs 4 hrs 4         hrs

*  12 week terms, †  Weekly hours of study