Business, Humanities, Science and Engineering
Program Summary
The Pre-Masters Programme paves the way to numerous graduate degree programmes at the University of Sussex. Discover our subject pathways to find the perfect course for you and acquire the skills necessary for a successful study experience.
During the programme, you'll also enhance your English language proficiency and employability skills, ensuring you're well-prepared for postgraduate study and your future career.
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If you are applying for the Pre-Masters
You can start your studies with either a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), or an accepted alternative equivalent assessment, provided you meet all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
UKVI-approved SELTS include:
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- LanguageCert Academic SELT
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
Alternative tests accepted include:
- Pearson PTE Academic (non-UKVI) / Pearson PTE Academic Online
- IELTS Academic (non-UKVI) / IELTS Academic Online
- LanguageCert International ESOL
- TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- Cambridge ESOL / Cambridge Linguaskill
- Oxford Test of English
- Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus
- English Language Preparation (Online) for PG Studies
- India: CBSE, CISCE and State boards excluding Punjab & Haryana
Study Group is permitted to assess students’ suitability for entry onto programmes which are degree level and above under the registration for the UK Office for Students. You are therefore not required to have a UKVI SELT to obtain a Student Visa when you come to campus.
A CAS for a Student Visa will only be issued if you have met the minimum language requirement of CEFR B2 in all skills, and the academic entry requirements for your chosen programme.
General entry requirements
Find out more about the entry requirements necessary to study the Pre-Masters Programme at the University of Sussex International Study Centre.
| Entry requirements | Pre-Masters Programme |
| English language* | One semester course: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all other bands)*^ |
| Two semester course: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all other bands)* | |
| Academic | Please see the country-specific qualifications in the table below |
| Age | 20 years of age, or above |
| Nationality | Only available to international (non-UK and non-EU students) |
| Additional requirements | MSc in International Finance, MSc in Management Finance or MSc in Corporate and Financial Risk Management postgraduate degrees require students to have studied maths and/or a numerate discipline throughout their degree studies with a Grade C or above, or have a good pass - Grade C - at Maths at AS Level or equivalent |
*If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
^ For direct entry to our Pre-Masters Programme, we now accept the following qualifications as part of the English assessment: Pearson, TOEFL, Cambridge Business and Cambridge Main Suite.)
If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student visa route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.
Country-specific entry requirements
| Your country | Academic qualification(s) you need |
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass) |
| China | 4 year full time studies Bachelor degree average 60% / 4 year full times studies Undergraduate Graduation Certificate 70% /3 year full time studies Higher Education Diploma average 70%/Self-taught education top up degree 70% |
| Ghana | Undergraduate degree or HND in a related subject area (Grades A+ to B/3.0-4.0) |
| Hong Kong | First degree (honours/ordinary) OR HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma all in a related subject area with GPA 2.5 + |
| India | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 45% (Hons) and 50% (Regular Pass) |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree or D4 Diploma with grades A4-B3 |
| Iran | Recognised first degree |
| Japan | Recognised first degree with 60% or above or 3 year associated degree with 70% or above |
| Jordan | Recognised first degree |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma/Kazakh Diploma (4-5 years) with grades 3/4/5. Recognised first degree. |
| Korea | Bachelor’s degree with grade average 70%+. Grade C or of 2.0 on the 4.5 scale or 2.0 on the 4.3 scale |
| Libya | Higher Diploma in a related subject |
| Macau | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) with a GPA of 2.5 or HND Honours Diploma with a GPA of 3 or above in relevant subject areas |
| Malaysia | Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+) |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree or HND (in related subject). Distinction and Upper credit only |
| Pakistan | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass) |
| Qatar | Recognised first degree |
| Russia | Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma (4/5 years) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree |
| Singapore | Pass from a recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma or Singapore Diploma |
| Taiwan | Recognised first degree/Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0 |
| Thailand | Bachelor degree with 2.0 on the 4.0 scale or Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education or Associate Degree |
| Turkey | Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.1 or above |
| UAE | Recognised first degree |
| Ukraine | Recognised first degree/Bakavalar/Ukrainian Diploma with a minimum GPA of 7.0 |
| USA | Successful completion of degree GPA 2.0 on a 4 point scale |
| Vietnam | Recognised First Degree with GPA 6.0 . Recognised Associate Degree or Higher Diploma with high grades (7.0+) |
| Age | 19+ (Students must be 20 years old at the start of their academic programme) |
| Duration | 6 weeks 10 weeks 16 weeks |
| Fees | 6 weeks: £2,100 10 weeks: £3,500 16 weeks: £5,600 |
| Intakes | 6 weeks: September/February/June 10 weeks: November/January/May 16 weeks: September/March |
| Term dates | 6 weeks: 10 weeks: 16 weeks: |
English language entry requirements Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent | 6 weeks: 10 weeks: 16 weeks: |
English language exit requirements Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent | (2 semester) 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all other bands) |
Accepted tests
English Language Preparation for Postgraduate Studies (Online) - Articulation onto 2 Semester PMP only
| Course dates | Accepted Test | Required score |
| 16 weeks | IELTS UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 4.5 overall (4.5 in all skills) |
| LanguageCert SELT | B1 SELT 33/50 overall (B1 SELT 33/50 in all skills) | |
| Pearson PTE Academic UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 43 overall (43 in all skills) | |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI / Non-UKVI | ISE I Merit overall (ISE I Merit in all skills) | |
| Cambridge ESOL | 147 overall (147 in all skills) | |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | 147 overall (147 in all skills) | |
| LanguageCert International ESOL | B1 Achiever 33/50 in all skills | |
| Oxford Test of English | 90 overall (90 in all skills) | |
| Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus | 4.5 overall (4.5 in all skills) | |
| 10 weeks | IELTS UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 5.0 overall (4.5 in all skills) |
| LanguageCert SELT | B1 SELT 38/50 overall (B1 SELT 33/50 in all skills) | |
| Pearson PTE Academic UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 43 overall (43 in all skills) | |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI / Non-UKVI | ISE I Distinction overall (ISE I Merit in all skills) | |
| Cambridge ESOL | 154 overall (147 in all skills) | |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | 154 overall (147 in all skills) | |
| LanguageCert International ESOL | B1 Achiever 33/50 in all skills | |
| Oxford Test of English | 100 overall (90 in all skills) | |
| Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus | 5.0 overall (4.5 in all skills) | |
| 6 weeks | IELTS UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 5.0 overall (5.0 in all skills) |
| LanguageCert SELT | B1 SELT 38/50 overall (38/50 in all skills) | |
| LanguageCert SELT | B2 SELT 25/50 overall (B2 SELT 25/50 in all skills) | |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI / Non-UKVI | ISE I Distinction overall (ISE I Distinction in all skills) | |
| Cambridge ESOL | 154 overall (154 in all skills) | |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | 154 overall (154 in all skills) | |
| LanguageCert International ESOL | B1 Achiever 38/50 in all skills | |
| LanguageCert International ESOL | B2 Communicator 25/50 in all skills | |
| Oxford Test of English | 100 overall (100 in all skills) | |
| Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus | 5.0 overall (5.0 in all skills) |
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Start Date
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Tuition fee
Start Date
End Date
Tuition fee
Start Date
End Date
Tuition fee
Start Date
End Date
Tuition fee
Start Date
End Date
Tuition fee
Start Date
End Date
Tuition fee
If you are applying for the Pre-Masters
You can start your studies with either a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), or an accepted alternative equivalent assessment, provided you meet all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
UKVI-approved SELTS include:
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- LanguageCert Academic SELT
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
Alternative tests accepted include:
- Pearson PTE Academic (non-UKVI) / Pearson PTE Academic Online
- IELTS Academic (non-UKVI) / IELTS Academic Online
- LanguageCert International ESOL
- TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- Cambridge ESOL / Cambridge Linguaskill
- Oxford Test of English
- Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus
- English Language Preparation (Online) for PG Studies
- India: CBSE, CISCE and State boards excluding Punjab & Haryana
Study Group is permitted to assess students’ suitability for entry onto programmes which are degree level and above under the registration for the UK Office for Students. You are therefore not required to have a UKVI SELT to obtain a Student Visa when you come to campus.
A CAS for a Student Visa will only be issued if you have met the minimum language requirement of CEFR B2 in all skills, and the academic entry requirements for your chosen programme.
General entry requirements
Find out more about the entry requirements necessary to study the Pre-Masters Programme at the University of Sussex International Study Centre.
| Entry requirements | Pre-Masters Programme |
| English language* | One semester course: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all other bands)*^ |
| Two semester course: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all other bands)* | |
| Academic | Please see the country-specific qualifications in the table below |
| Age | 20 years of age, or above |
| Nationality | Only available to international (non-UK and non-EU students) |
| Additional requirements | MSc in International Finance, MSc in Management Finance or MSc in Corporate and Financial Risk Management postgraduate degrees require students to have studied maths and/or a numerate discipline throughout their degree studies with a Grade C or above, or have a good pass - Grade C - at Maths at AS Level or equivalent |
*If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
^ For direct entry to our Pre-Masters Programme, we now accept the following qualifications as part of the English assessment: Pearson, TOEFL, Cambridge Business and Cambridge Main Suite.)
If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student visa route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.
Country-specific entry requirements
| Your country | Academic qualification(s) you need |
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass) |
| China | 4 year full time studies Bachelor degree average 60% / 4 year full times studies Undergraduate Graduation Certificate 70% /3 year full time studies Higher Education Diploma average 70%/Self-taught education top up degree 70% |
| Ghana | Undergraduate degree or HND in a related subject area (Grades A+ to B/3.0-4.0) |
| Hong Kong | First degree (honours/ordinary) OR HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma all in a related subject area with GPA 2.5 + |
| India | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 45% (Hons) and 50% (Regular Pass) |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree or D4 Diploma with grades A4-B3 |
| Iran | Recognised first degree |
| Japan | Recognised first degree with 60% or above or 3 year associated degree with 70% or above |
| Jordan | Recognised first degree |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma/Kazakh Diploma (4-5 years) with grades 3/4/5. Recognised first degree. |
| Korea | Bachelor’s degree with grade average 70%+. Grade C or of 2.0 on the 4.5 scale or 2.0 on the 4.3 scale |
| Libya | Higher Diploma in a related subject |
| Macau | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) with a GPA of 2.5 or HND Honours Diploma with a GPA of 3 or above in relevant subject areas |
| Malaysia | Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+) |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree or HND (in related subject). Distinction and Upper credit only |
| Pakistan | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass) |
| Qatar | Recognised first degree |
| Russia | Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma (4/5 years) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree |
| Singapore | Pass from a recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma or Singapore Diploma |
| Taiwan | Recognised first degree/Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0 |
| Thailand | Bachelor degree with 2.0 on the 4.0 scale or Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education or Associate Degree |
| Turkey | Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.1 or above |
| UAE | Recognised first degree |
| Ukraine | Recognised first degree/Bakavalar/Ukrainian Diploma with a minimum GPA of 7.0 |
| USA | Successful completion of degree GPA 2.0 on a 4 point scale |
| Vietnam | Recognised First Degree with GPA 6.0 . Recognised Associate Degree or Higher Diploma with high grades (7.0+) |
| Age | 19+ (Students must be 20 years old at the start of their academic programme) |
| Duration | 6 weeks 10 weeks 16 weeks |
| Fees | 6 weeks: £2,100 10 weeks: £3,500 16 weeks: £5,600 |
| Intakes | 6 weeks: September/February/June 10 weeks: November/January/May 16 weeks: September/March |
| Term dates | 6 weeks: 10 weeks: 16 weeks: |
English language entry requirements Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent | 6 weeks: 10 weeks: 16 weeks: |
English language exit requirements Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent | (2 semester) 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all other bands) |
Accepted tests
English Language Preparation for Postgraduate Studies (Online) - Articulation onto 2 Semester PMP only
| Course dates | Accepted Test | Required score |
| 16 weeks | IELTS UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 4.5 overall (4.5 in all skills) |
| LanguageCert SELT | B1 SELT 33/50 overall (B1 SELT 33/50 in all skills) | |
| Pearson PTE Academic UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 43 overall (43 in all skills) | |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI / Non-UKVI | ISE I Merit overall (ISE I Merit in all skills) | |
| Cambridge ESOL | 147 overall (147 in all skills) | |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | 147 overall (147 in all skills) | |
| LanguageCert International ESOL | B1 Achiever 33/50 in all skills | |
| Oxford Test of English | 90 overall (90 in all skills) | |
| Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus | 4.5 overall (4.5 in all skills) | |
| 10 weeks | IELTS UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 5.0 overall (4.5 in all skills) |
| LanguageCert SELT | B1 SELT 38/50 overall (B1 SELT 33/50 in all skills) | |
| Pearson PTE Academic UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 43 overall (43 in all skills) | |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI / Non-UKVI | ISE I Distinction overall (ISE I Merit in all skills) | |
| Cambridge ESOL | 154 overall (147 in all skills) | |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | 154 overall (147 in all skills) | |
| LanguageCert International ESOL | B1 Achiever 33/50 in all skills | |
| Oxford Test of English | 100 overall (90 in all skills) | |
| Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus | 5.0 overall (4.5 in all skills) | |
| 6 weeks | IELTS UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 5.0 overall (5.0 in all skills) |
| LanguageCert SELT | B1 SELT 38/50 overall (38/50 in all skills) | |
| LanguageCert SELT | B2 SELT 25/50 overall (B2 SELT 25/50 in all skills) | |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI / Non-UKVI | ISE I Distinction overall (ISE I Distinction in all skills) | |
| Cambridge ESOL | 154 overall (154 in all skills) | |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | 154 overall (154 in all skills) | |
| LanguageCert International ESOL | B1 Achiever 38/50 in all skills | |
| LanguageCert International ESOL | B2 Communicator 25/50 in all skills | |
| Oxford Test of English | 100 overall (100 in all skills) | |
| Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus | 5.0 overall (5.0 in all skills) |
5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems (with an industrial placement) MSc ()
Grade English : 50% overall with min. 40% in each skill..
.
5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems MSc ()
Grade English : 50% overall with min. 40% in each skill..
.
Advanced Electronic and Electrical Engineering MSc ()
Grade English : 50% overall with min. 40% in each skill..
.
