Program Overview

Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme Business, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (ICAS) (1 Term)
If you have already gained your undergraduate degree in your home country, studying your Masters in the UK is a great way to combine the benefits of a postgraduate degree with the benefits of studying in an English-speaking country. Our Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme is designed specifically to help international students like you gain the skills needed for international study in just one term, beginning your chosen Masters degree with the knowledge and confidence to thrive.

Choose your modules

You will study a set of core modules – which are specific to your chosen subject route and progression degree.
Please note that you are expected to attend 100% of your classes at the International Study Centre or you are at risk of losing your Student visa

• Academic English for Masters Study
• Critical Reading and Applied Academic Writing Skills
• Research Methods and Research Project

Combined visa for Accelerated Pre-Master's Programme

Save time and progress smoothly to the University with a combined visa. The visa covers the duration of your studies at both the International Study Centre and Teesside University.

• No need to return home to apply for a new visa between your Accelerated Pre-Master's Programme and chosen postgraduate degree.
• Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI can be used to join the Accelerated Pre-Master's Programme.
• No need for an additional IELTS test before joining your postgraduate degree.
• Allows you to work up to 20 hours per week, enhancing CV and career prospects.
• Gives you the opportunity to travel and explore the UK between courses.

Leading to: Social Research Methods (Criminology) MSc

 This programme aims to provide you with an advanced training in social research methods which can be applied to practical and disciplinary contexts. It aims to train you in research methods to a level which meets core expectations of the Economic and Social Research Council postgraduate programme and the Doctoral Training Alliance.

 The criminology pathway of our MSc Social Research Methods course specifically aims to combine research skills training with an analytical understanding of issues in relation to crime, harm, victimisation and offending; providing you with expertise both in core criminological knowledge and skills and advanced-level social research methods training.

This course is suitable for you if you are looking to improve or develop your ability to research and evaluate policy and practice ethically and professionally, and if you are wishing to conduct research in an academic setting or pursue a career as a social researcher.