Learn more about studying Pre-Masters for Science and Engineering (IELTS 4.5, Skills 4.5) as an international student.
What the University of Birmingham foundation pathways says about their program:
For entry to a postgraduate degree at university. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent).
All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.
To be eligible for the Foundation Pathways courses, you need to have completed high school at the required level. This qualification must be equivalent to the A Levels with mininimum CCC in the country where it has been obtained
at least 3 years of higher education or equivalent
UKVI IELTS 4.5 to 5.5 or accepted equivalent Please note: the duration of your Pre-Master’s will vary between 4 and 18 months. The course length depends on your needs and English level
Foundation Pathways (Arts/Social Sci/Business & Law; Eng & Physical Sci)
5.5 overall (min 5.0 each skill where stated)
Medical, Life & Geo Sciences Foundation Pathway
5.5 overall, min each skill 5.0–5.5
Medicine & Physiotherapy Foundation Pathway
6.0 overall
Foundation Certificates (Art & Design; Business/Law/SocSci; Science & Eng)
4.0–5.5 overall, min each skill 4.0–4.5
International Year One (Business; Computer Science; Engineering)
4.0–5.5 overall, min each skill 4.0–5.0
Pre-Masters (Business, Economicas & Finance; Law & SocSci; Science & Eng)
4.5–5.5 overall, min each skill 4.0–5.0
IELTS Online scores are accepted
From £18,290 to £34,580 per year
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ensure the fears about finance do not constrain prospective international students from considering study at the University of Birmingham, they are pleased to offer a number of prestigious international scholarships
| Category | Cost (in British Pound Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | £1,051 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | £832 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | £250 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | £36 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | £16 |
| Monthly public transport pass | £70 |
| Monthly grocery basket | £108 |
| Coffee shop drink | £4 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | £12 |
| Gym membership | £27 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.