Pre-Masters in Management, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
Pre-Masters in Management, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism
The Management, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Pre-Masters programme provides the subject knowledge, language proficiency, and study skills needed to progress to postgraduate study in a related field at the University of Surrey.
About this Route
During the one and two-semester programme, students will study a core unit of general subject skills and subject-specific units, carefully designed for academic development.
Modules
One-semester Programme
- Academic English Skills: This module teaches students the specific academic language skills needed for success at the University of Surrey, focusing on receptive and productive skills through practice in semi and authentic task-based activities.
- Business and Management: This module provides students with a focused understanding of core business and management concepts, equipping them with critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills essential for postgraduate study and professional careers.
- Quantitative Methods: The module aims to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills required to analyse and interpret data using statistical techniques.
- Research Methods: This module develops essential research skills, covering qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods, guiding students through the entire research process with a focus on ethics, literature reviews, and sustainability.
Two-semester Programme
- Academic English Skills: Similar to the one-semester programme, with an emphasis on developing academic reading and research skills, research-based writing, and presentation and seminar speaking skills.
- Business and Management: Designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of key concepts in business and management, equipping them with advanced knowledge and skills needed to address complex organisational challenges.
- Personal and Professional Development: This module equips students with essential skills to enhance their employability, professional confidence, and lifelong learning, providing practical tools to develop their careers and engage in continuous self-improvement.
- Quantitative Methods: Similar to the one-semester programme, introducing a range of statistics topics and the application of statistics software to real-world data.
- Research Project: This module equips students with advanced research skills and critical thinking abilities essential for postgraduate study and professional success, enabling them to undertake independent research on a topic of their choice, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Study Plan
The study plan varies based on English language level, with options for one or two semesters, different start dates, and course lengths.
| English language level | Semesters | Course length | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all skills) | 1 semester | 15 weeks | Sep | Feb |
| IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all skills) | 1 semester | 15 weeks | Feb | Jul |
| IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all skills) | 1 semester | 15 weeks | May | Sep |
| IELTS 5.5 (5.5 in all skills) | 2 semesters | 30 weeks | Sep | Jun |
| IELTS 5.5 (5.5 in all skills) | 2 semesters | 30 weeks | Jan | Aug |
Rankings
- 1st in the UK and 16th in the world for Hospitality and Tourism (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
- 1st in the UK and 3rd in the world for Hospitality and Tourism Management (Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021)
- 3rd in the UK for Tourism, Transport, Travel and Heritage (Complete University Guide 2026)
- Top 100 in the world for Marketing (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Key Facts
- Course length: 1 or 2 semesters
- Entry points: 2 semesters - September, November (Enhanced Induction), or January; 1 semester - September, November (Enhanced Induction) or May
- Age: Students are normally 20 years of age or older on the first day of their academic programme at the International Study Centre.
- Entry requirements: Visit the entry requirements page for a list of academic, English language, and country/region-specific entry requirements for all programmes.
Progression Degrees
This programme can lead to one of the postgraduate degrees listed below, with grades and progression degree titles subject to change.
| Degree Programme Name | Award | Overall Grade | English Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance MSc | MSc | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |
| Business Analytics (with Study Abroad) MSc | MSc | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |
| Business Analytics MSc | MSc | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |
| Digital Marketing MSc | MSc | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management MSc | MSc | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |
| Human Resource Management MSc | MSc | 60% | 70% with min 60% in all skills |
| Human Resources Management (with Placement Year) MSc | MSc | 60% | 70% with min 60% in all skills |
| International Business Management MSc | MSc | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |
| International Corporate Finance MSc | MSc | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |
| International Events Management MSc | MSc | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |
Additional Conditions for Certain Degrees
Students progressing onto Postgraduate degrees in MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc International Corporate Finance, MSc International Financial Management, or MSc Investment Management will require a "pass" in Mathematics in their High School Certificate.
Availability of Progression Degrees
Certain degrees are available for February or September university entry, including Accounting and Finance, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, International Business Management, International Corporate Finance, International Events Management, International Financial Management, International Hotel Management, International Tourism Management, and Investment Management.