Business, Social Sciences and Humanities

Cardiff University
Wales
Provided by: ucas

Program Summary

Explore the world around you

Business is vital to everyday life, from shopping online to multinational banking. It is an exciting and constantly evolving subject with excellent job prospects. Social sciences studies individuals, societies, and the interactions between both. Humanities centres on the the successes and failures of the human race: our language, literature, the arts, history and more.

The Pre-Master's programme is an opportunity for you to gain more knowledge of your subject as well as practising your English and study skills. After this, you will be ready to make a confident start to your Master's programme at Cardiff University.

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Explore the wide-reaching impact of business or gain fascinating insights into human society and culture.


Your countryAcademic qualification(s) you need to have
BangladeshRecognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass)
China

Min. 4 Year full time studies Bachelor's degree (1 year internship accepted) : 65% overall

Min.  Year full time studies Undergraduate Graduation Certificate  (1 year internship accepted) : 70% overall

Higher National Diploma:  80%  overall achieved in the students numerically marked modules +/or  80% of their letter grades must be D (distinction)

3 Year Academic Junior College Diploma (max 1 sem internship accepted): 75% overall

3 Year JCD + 2 year Top Up Bachelor's Degree (1 year internship accepted) : 65% overall

GhanaUndergraduate degree or HND in a related subject area (Grades A+ to B/3.0-4.0)
Hong KongFirst degree (honours/ordinary) OR HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma all in a related subject area with GPA 2.5 +
IndiaRecognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 45% (Hons) and 50% (Regular Pass), 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 45%,
IndonesiaRecognised first degree with minimum GPA 2.0 or a D3 Diploma (A-4 excellent/B-3 good)
ItalyDiploma di Laurea overall grade 80
JapanRecognised first degree with 60% or above or 3 year associated degree with 70% or above
JordanRecognised first degree,  GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
KazakhstanSuccessful completion of Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma/Kazakh Diploma (4-5 years) with grades 3/4/5. Recognised first degree
KoreaBachelor’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
KuwaitRecognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
LibyaHigher Diploma in a related subject
MacauRecognised first degree (honours/ordinary) GPA 2.5 or HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma in a related subject Area with GPA 3 or higher
Malaysia Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+)
MoldovaRecognised first degree, Bakalavr, Specialist or other HE Diploma with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades)
NigeriaRecognised first degree (3rd class minimum)  or HND (Distinction/Upper Credit only) - to be referred to centre for appropriabilty
Oman4 years Bachelor's degree or 3 year Higher/Advanced Diploma : GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
PakistanRecognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass), 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 50%
QatarRecognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
RussiaBakalavar, Specialist Diploma (4/5 years) with a minimum GPA of 4.0
Saudi ArabiaRecognised first degree  GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
SingaporePass from a recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma or Singapore Diploma GPA 2.0
TaiwanRecognised first degree/Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0
ThailandBachelor degree with 2.3 on the 4.0 scale or Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education or Associate Degree
TurkeyLisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.1 or above
UAERecognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
UkraineRecognised first degree/Bakavalar/Ukrainian Diploma with a minimum GPA of 7.0
USASuccessful completion of degree GPA 2.0 on a 4 point scale
UzbekistanRecognised first degree, Bakalavr, Specialist Diploma or Uzbek Diploma (4/5 years - 56%+)
VietnamRecognised First Degree with GPA 6.0. Recognised Associate Degree or Higher Diploma with high grades (7.0+)

For Forensic Linguistics and Applied Linguistics – First degree or diploma in English Language or Linguistics

For Education, Social and Public Policy and Social Science – First degree or diploma in relevant subject area

For Journalism related degrees – First degree or diploma in related arts, humanities or social science disciplines

For Computing / Computing and IT Management degrees - First degree or diploma in any discipline (can include Computing)

For Software Engineering - First degree or diploma in either a STEM subject with evidence of programming OR a non-STEM subject with evidence of suitable professional programming experience 

Please note that places may be limited on some degrees.


You can start your studies with 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:

  • Study Group English Preparation for Postgraduate Studies (Online)
  • Cambridge ESOL
  • Cambridge Linguaskill
  • IELTS Non-UKVI / Online
  • Pearson PTE Academic Non-UKVI / Online
  • TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Home Edition
  • LanguageCert International ESOL
  • Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus
  • Oxford Test of English
  • Indian Standard XII (CBSE, BISCE, State Boards Only excluding Haryana & Punjab)

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