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    Program facts

    Durham University
    Durham, UK
    • Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
    • Duration
      1 year
    • Annual tuition fee
      25,900 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 Durham University says about their program:
    "The Pre-Masters in Science and Engineering prepares you for a choice of progression degrees at Durham University. You will join the programme for two or three terms, depending on your academic qualifications and level of English language.


    You can choose from a range of postgraduate degrees to progress to when you complete this course."

    Admissions requirements

    Postgraduate academic requirements

    To apply for the Pre-Masters programme 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 requirements

    International Foundation Year

    • IELTS Academic for UKVI: 5.5 (5.5 in reading and writing, minimum of 5.0 in all other skills), or equivalent

    ** Pre-Master's**

    • 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

    Documents required

    • Online applicaiton
    • Academic certificates/transcripts
    • English qualifications
    • A copy of your passport
    • Copies of any previous visas and/or visa refusal letters.

    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    International Foundation Year

    • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance

      £24,900

    • Humanities, Law and Social Science

      £23,500

    • Science and Engineering

      £25,900

    Pre-Masters

    • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (3 terms)

      £26,900

    • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (2 terms)

      £21,750

    • Law and Social Sciences (3 terms only)

      £24,250

    • Science and Engineering (3 terms)

      £25,900

    • Science and Engineering (2 terms)

      £21,250

    Visa requirements for Durham University

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    UK student visa requirements