Program Overview

Pre-Master's in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Key Information

• Convert to a new subject or build upon your current education to the level required by your chosen degree.
• Study at our dedicated learning hub at the heart of Lancaster University's campus, with tailored 24/7 support.
• Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.
• Successful completion of the Pre-Master’s leads to a Graduate Diploma of Higher Education.

Course Details

Pre-Master's in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Lancaster University International Study Centre

2025/26

2 Terms 3 Terms

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 20
• Academic Requirements: Successfully completed appropriate first qualifications in their own country. Qualifications recognised must be 'academic' with pre-requisite list of acceptable subjects.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in Writing, or equivalent
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (September)

• Course start date: 29 September 2025 - Course end date: 29 May 2026
  • Term 1 fall: 29 September 2025 - 5 December 2025
  • Term 2 spring: 5 January 2026 - 13 March 2026
  • Term 3 spring: 30 March 2026 - 29 May 2026

2026 Spring Start (January)

• Course start date: 5 January 2026 - Course end date: 21 August 2026
  • Term 1 spring: 5 January 2026 - 13 March 2026
  • Term 2 spring: 30 March 2026 - 5 June 2026
  • Term 3 summer: 15 June 2026 - 21 August 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

• Tuition fee: £ 19,995.00
• Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £ 250.00
• Textbooks (Compulsory): £ 115.00 - 440.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £ 500.00
• Approximate cost: £ 20,860.00 - 21,185.00

Modules

Core modules

• Quantitative Methods for Sciences: 20 Credit Hours
• Engagement and Communication Skills: 10 Credit Hours
• Empirical Enquiry with Research Project: 30 Credit Hours
• Advanced Study Skills: 20 Credit Hours

Specialist modules

• EAP for Postgraduate Studies: 20 Credit Hours
• Entrepreneurship and Employability: 20 Credit Hours
• Science and Technology in Society: 20 Credit Hours
• Python Programming: 20 Credit Hours

Progression

• After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree.
• Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

Biomedicine-MSc

• Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
• English level %: 60% overall and 40% in each skill
• Additional Information

Conservation and Biodiversity-MSc

• Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
• English level %: 60% overall and 50% in each skill
• Additional Information

Cyber Security-MSc

• Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
• English level %: 60% overall and 50% in each skill
• Additional Information

Data Science-MSc

• Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
• English level %: 60% overall and 50% in each skill
• Additional Information

Developmental Disorders-MSc

• Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
• English level %: 70% overall and 50% in each skill
• Additional Information

Developmental Psychology-MSc

• Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
• English level %: 70% overall and 50% in each skill
• Additional Information

Electronic Engineering-MSc

• Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
• English level %: 60% overall and 50% in each skill
• Additional Information

Engineering Project Management-MSc

• Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
• English level %: 60% overall and 50% in each skill
• Additional Information

Environment and Development-MSc

• Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
• English level %: 60% overall and 50% in each skill
• Additional Information

Environmental Management-MSc

• Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
• English level %: 60% overall and 50% in each skill
• Additional Information