Program Overview

Pre-Master's in Business and Humanities

About the Program

Prepare for entry to a range of postgraduate degrees in business, communication, law, media, social sciences, and transport at Newcastle University.

Key Information

• Choose from a wide range of internationally focused Master's degree programs including business, finance, and journalism.
• Develop your independent study skills in preparation for university learning.
• Attend guest lectures and site visits.
• Research and write a 5,000-word essay related to your intended degree.
• Learn at a state-of-the-art study hub at the heart of Newcastle University's campus, with tailored 24/7 support.
• Successful completion of the Pre-Master’s leads to a Graduate Diploma of Higher Education.

Course Details

Pre-Master's in Business and Humanities

• Duration: 4 Terms
• Start Date: 26 June 2025
• End Date: 19 June 2026

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 17
• Academic Requirements: A pass in an undergraduate degree or a Diploma (3-5 years) with suitable grades. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience is required for some degrees.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent.
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

• Term 1 summer: 26 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
• Term 2 fall: 22 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
• Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
• Term 4 summer: 13 April 2026 - 19 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance:
  • Tuition fee: £27,995.00
  • Accommodation: £1,914.00 - £12,325.00
  • Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
  • Textbooks (Compulsory): £80.00 - £425.00
  • Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
  • Approximate cost: £30,739.00 - £41,495.00

Modules

Core modules

• Academic English (Term 1)
  • English for Academic Purposes (Pre-Master's)
  • 40 Credit Units
• Academic Research Methods
  • 20 Credit Units
• Global Perspectives
  • 20 Credit Units

Specialist modules

• Financial Analysis
  • 20 Credit Units
• Social and Cultural Studies
  • 20 Credit Units
• Business and Management
  • 20 Credit Units
• Introduction to Humanities
  • 20 Credit Units

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.

• Development, Environment and International Politics-MSc
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65
• International Relations-MA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65
• Media and Journalism-MA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65 with a minimum of 60 in writing and 60 in speaking
• Media and Public Relations-MA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65 with a minimum of 65 in writing and 60 in speaking
• Museum Studies-MA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65 with a minimum of 60 in writing and 60 in speaking
• Politics (Research)-MA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65
• Sociology-MA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65
• World Politics and Popular Culture-MA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65
• Digital Business-MSc
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65 with a minimum of 60 in all subskills
• Digital Business (E-Commence)-MSc
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65 with a minimum of 60 in all subskills