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Apply for Media and Communications (Pre-Master’s) - PGP

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Program facts

  • Program type
    Postgraduate pathway
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,630 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    September

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Program Overview

What Bournemouth University International College says about their program:
"If you want to study a master’s degree at a UK university but don’t currently meet the entry requirements, then a Pre-Master’s could be the right study option for you.


If you don’t quite meet the entry requirements to start a postgraduate degree at a UK university directly, degree preparation courses like a Pre-Master’s can help you reach the level you need to be at. You’re guaranteed a place at university when you pass your course at the required level with good attendance.


When you take one of our Pre-Master’s courses, and pass at the required level with good attendance, you are guaranteed a place on your chosen postgraduate degree at university."

Admissions requirements

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • At least 3 years of higher education or equivalent for Pre-Master's courses

English proficiency

Foundation Certificate and International Year One

  • UKVI IELTS 4.0 to 5.5 (or accepted equivalent)

Pre-Master’s

  • UKVI IELTS 4.5 to 5.5 (or accepted equivalent)

Documents required

  • Copies of your passport and any previous UK visas 
  • UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) certificate or accepted equivalent 
  • Academic transcripts (plus certified translations if the original transcripts are not in English)

Fees and Funding

Funding

Academic Excellence Scholarship (UG)

  • Eligibility: Foundation Certificate or IYO courses leading to a BU undergraduate degree
  • Amount: £2,500 for one year of an undergraduate degree

Academic Excellence Scholarship (PG)

  • Eligibility: Pre-Master‘s leading to a BU postgraduate degree
  • Amount: £3,500 for one year of a postgraduate degree

Fee information

  • Foundation Certificate courses: From £14,770 to £15,660 per program
  • International Year One courses: £15,140 per program
  • Pre-Master’s courses:£15,630 per program

Visa requirements for Bournemouth University International College

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