Pre-Master's for Media and Communications (3.5 Terms)

Bournemouth University International College

Pre-Master's for Media and Communications

For progression to a postgraduate degree at Bournemouth University. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score).

Students on all course lengths take a set of common or similar modules to gain a solid base of skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take additional modules designed to improve one or more of your English language level, academic skills, and basic knowledge of particular subjects.

Common modules taken by all students: > English for Academic Purposes > Research Project

You will also take 2 of the following modules to prepare for postgraduate study† : > Philosophy, History and Culture > Project Management > Strategic Management

Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms, you will also take Extended English and Skills modules before the modules to the left.

Students with UKVI IELTS 5.0 will typically take these additional modules as part of a 2.5 or 3-term course: > English for Academic Study 3 > Independent and Collaborative Study > Reading and Writing 3 > Speaking and Listening 3

Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 will typically take these additional modules as part of a 3.5 or 4-term course: > English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic Study 3 > Independent and Collaborative Study > Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3 > Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3 > Study Skills Preparation