Pre-Master's Programme (3 semester)

Our Master's Foundation Programme is now titled 'Pre-Master's Programme' and taught at level 5. The Pre-Master's Programme is available as a two semester programme, with guaranteed progressionto a wide range of Master’s degrees at the University of Sunderland. You will study your Pre-Master's Programme at our state-of-the-art Centre located at the heart of the University of Sunderland City campus. This programme is designed to prepare international students for postgraduate study in the UK. The PMP will allow you to improve your English while learning the study skills and research methods that you will need during your Master’s degree studies. Depending on the length of the programme you study, you may also study academic modules relating to your chosen progression route. Each semester consists of a minimum of 13 teaching weeks. Students will undertake 21 hours of classroom-based study per week. Students will be expected to timetable self-study hours in addition to classroom-based hours.