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Program facts

  • Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Annual tuition fee
    12,350 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    September, November, January

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Program Overview

What the University of Strathclyde says about their program:
"Formerly known as Business and Social Studies, this two-term pathway will prepare you for your chosen postgraduate degree at the Strathclyde Business School or Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.


You will study core modules, focusing on general skills and academic areas most useful to your chosen progression degree. After you have successfully completed the Pre-Masters Programme and achieved the required grades, you can progress to Strathclyde in September."

Admissions requirements

Entry requirements

International Year One

  • Nationality

    Only available to overseas students, non-UK and non-EU

  • Age

    Students should be at least 17 years old

  • English

    Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in writing)*

  • Academic

    Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study plus one year of further study

Pre-Masters

  • Nationality

    Only available to overseas students, non-UK and non-EU

  • Age

    Students are normally at least 20 years old

  • English

    Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas)**

  • Academic

    Recognised first degree in a related field

English requirements

Undergraduate

  • IELTS: for UKVI 5.0 overall (minimum 4.5 in writing and 4.0 in other areas)* Postgraduate For the two-term Pre-Masters Programme:
  • IELTS: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall (with minimum 5.5 in all areas)* For the 12 week Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme:
  • IELTS: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 overall (with minimum 5.5 in all areas)*

Documents required

Undergraduate -academic certificates/transcripts -English qualifications -copy of your passport and copies of any previous visas and/or visa refusal letters

Postgraduate -academic certificates/transcripts -English qualifications -copy of your passport and copies of any previous visas and/or visa refusal letters

Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: from £16,100 to £18,000
  • Graduate tuition: £12,350 to £12,600

Visa requirements for University of Strathclyde

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.

UK student visa requirements