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Business, Social Sciences and Humanities (Pre-Masters leading to Logistics and Operations Management MSc)

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Key facts

  • Program
    Postgraduate pathway
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    20,250GBP
  • Start date
    Sep, Nov, Jan

Program overview

What Cardiff University says about their program:

Computer science is one of the fastest-moving and most exciting global industries. You will explore how technology can solve problems and transform lives around the world.

During this programme, you will be introduced to postgraduate study with a wealth of support. The subject knowledge, English practice and study skills you gain from the Pre-Master's programme will set you up for success when you progress to your chosen Master's degree at Cardiff University.

After completing your Pre-Master's and achieving the necessary grades, you can transition to your chosen postgraduate degree.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

International Foundation Year

  • Good high school graduation grades, or equivalent (Music has additional requirements for entry)
  • Age on entry

    17+

Accelerated International Foundation Year

  • Good high school graduation grades, or equivalent
  • Age on entry

    17 (but must be 18 years of age at start of degree)

International Year One

  • Good high-school graduation grades (or equivalent) plus one year of further study
  • Age on entry

    17+ years

Graduate academic requirements

Pre-Master’s

  • First degree or a diploma in a related subject area ( Some degree aims may require a specific or related degree or diploma).
  • Age on entry

    20+

English requirements

International Foundation Year

  • Academic IELTS for UKVI

    5.0 overall (min. 5.0 in writing), or equivalent

  • For Journalism and Communications; Journalism, Communications and Politics; Media and Communications or Media, Journalism and Culture the requirement is Academic IELTS for UKVI or equivalent level 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and no other skill lower than 5.5).
  • For Medicine, Dental Surgery, Medical Pharmacology, Optometry and Pharmacy, the requirement is Academic IELTS for UKVI or equivalent level 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and no other skill lower than 5.5).

Accelerated International Foundation Year

  • Academic IELTS for UKVI

    5.0 overall (min. 5.0 in writing), or equivalent

International Year One

  • Academic IELTS for UKVI

    5.5 overall, (5.5 in writing and no skill less than 5.0), or equivalent

Pre-Master’s

  • 2 semester program

    Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all skills), or equivalent

  • 2.5 semester program

    Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in all skills), or equivalent

  • 3 semester program

    Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in all skills), or equivalent

Documents required

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
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Fees and funding

Fee information

International Foundation Year

  • Arts, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences

    £21,250 per year

  • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance

    £22,250 per year

  • Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture

    £23,250 per year

  • Health, Medical and Life Sciences

    £23,900 per year

Accelerated International Foundation Year

  • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance

    £19,500 per year

  • Engineering, Physical Science and Computer Science

    £19,900 per year

International Year One

  • Accounting and Finance

    £21,500 per year

  • Business Management

    £21,900 per year

  • Engineering

    £22,250 per year

  • International Relations

    £21,900 per year

  • Law

    £22,750 per year

Pre-Master's

  • Business, Social Sciences and Humanities

    £20,250 per year

  • Science and Computing

    £22,250 per year

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