To apply for the Pre-Masters programme you need to meet the following entry requirements.

Academic

You need a good first degree or diploma in a relevant subject. 

• Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance: you need proof of Maths or other numerate subject modules within your undergraduate degree or diploma.
• Law and Social Science: you may need a relevant first degree, depending on your chosen progression degree.
• Science and Engineering: you need a relevant degree or diploma.

English language

• Three terms - Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (5.5 in all skills) or equivalent*
• Two terms - Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (5.5 in all skills) or equivalent*^

Age: 18+

* 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.

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.

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 International ESOL 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) / IELT Academic Online
• LanguageCert International ESOL
• TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Home Edition
• Cambridge ESOL
• Cambridge Linguaskill
• Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus
• StudyGroup English Preparation for Postgraduate Studies
• India: CBSE, CISE and State boards excluding Punjab & Haryana
• Study Group English Language Preparation (Online) for Postgraduate Studies

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.

^ Please note: the Pre-Masters in Law and Social Science programme is not available as a two-term option.

Country	Qualification
Azerbaijan	Recognised first degree or equivalent
Bangladesh	Recognised first degree
Belarus	Bakalavr GPA 7.0
Botswana	Recognised first degree or equivalent
China (mainland)	Full time studies Bachelor's degree : 65%+ overall Full time studies Undergraduate Graduation Certificate/Full time studies Junior College Diploma (1 semester/term internship accepted only): 70% overall
Egypt	Recognised first degree GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
Gambia	Recognised first degree or equivalent
Hong Kong	Recognised first degree, Higher Diploma (GPA 3+) or equivalent
India	Recognised three or four year undergraduate degree (Honors or Regular pass)
Indonesia	D3/D4 Diploma - A-4 excellent/ B-3 good
Iran	Recognised first degree or equivalent
Japan	4 year Gakushi
Jordan	Recognised first degree or equivalent
Kazakhstan	Bakalavr 3.0
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
Kuwait	Recognised first degree or equivalent
Macau	Recognised first degree or equivalent GPA 2.5
Malaysia	Advanced Diploma 2.0 or recognised first degree or equivalent
Nigeria	Recognised first degree or equivalent
Oman	Recognised first degree or equivalent
Pakistan	Bachelors Degree (Hons) - 3 Year (50%)
Qatar	Recognised first degree or equivalent
Russia	Specialist Diploma (4/5 years) - 4.0
Saudi Arabia	Recognised first degree or equivalent
Singapore	Advanced Diploma (A, B & C/2.0+) or recognised first degree or equivalent
Sri Lanka	Recognised first degree or equivalent
Taiwan	Recognised first degree 2.0+
Thailand	Recognised first degree GPA 2.3+ or equivalent
Turkey	Undergraduate Degree (Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi 2.1)
Ukraine	Recognised first degree GPA 7.0 or Ukrainian Diploma GPA 7.0
United Arab Emirates	Recognised first degree or equivalent
Vietnam	Higher Diploma GPA 7.0 or recognised first degree GPA 6.5

If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.

Age	18+
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: 23/09/2024 - 15/11/2024 10/02/2025 - 21/03/2025 09/06/2025 - 18/07/2025 10 weeks: 11/11/2024 - 21/02/2025 13/01/2025 - 21/03/2025 12/05/2025 - 18/07/2025 16 weeks: 30/09/2024 - 21/02/2025 31/03/2025 - 18/07/2025
English entry requirements Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent​​	6 weeks: 5.0 overall (5.0 in all other skills) 10 weeks: 5.0 overall (4.5 in all other skills) 16 weeks: 4.5 overall (4.5 in all other skills)

Accepted tests

You don't need a Secure English Language Test to start this programme. Alternative tests include:

Course duration	Accepted Test	Required score
16 weeks	IELTS Academic UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online	4.5 overall (4.5 in all skills), or accepted equivalent
	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), or accepted equivalent
	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 High Pass (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 reading and writing, minimum 4.5 in all other skills), or accepted equivalent
	LanguageCert SELT	B1 SELT 38/50 overall (38/50 in all skills)
	LanguageCert SELT	B2 SELT 25/50 (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)

English exit requirements

You will be assessed internally at the end of your English programme and will be required to meet the equivalent grade of IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all skills)