Studying the Pre-Masters Programme
The Pre-Masters Programme is a preparatory programme for progression to a postgraduate degree at Kingston University, London. To study this programme, you must meet certain academic and English language requirements.
For courses starting in September 2021, you can choose how you study so you can either join us on campus or start your studies virtually from home and come to campus at a later date. Find out more here.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are now able to accept a wider range of English tests for entry in September 2021.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for your pathway programme, you can join an English language preparation course first.
To progress to your undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you will be required to successfully complete your pathway programme and achieve the required grades.
Entry requirements
Age: 20+
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in all skills**.
Nationality: Any non-UK or EU national.
Academic entry requirements
Academic: Recognised higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area, or recognised degree in related field or honours degree in any subject.
Check the academic entry requirements for your country:
| Country |
Qualification* |
| Bangladesh |
Recognised first degree - 4 year undergraduate BA (Hons) at 45% or above |
| China |
Recognised first degree or JCD 60% |
| Ghana |
Recognised first degree |
| Hong Kong |
Recognised first degree (Honours/Ordinary). |
| India |
Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (Hons) at 40% or above |
| Indonesia |
Recognised first degree |
| Japan |
Recognised first degree with 60% or above |
| Kazakhstan |
Recognised first degree |
| Korea |
Bachelor’s degree with grade average 70%+. Grade C or of 2.0 on the 4.5 scale or 2.0 on the 4.3 scale |
| Macau |
Recognised first degree (Honours/Ordinary) GPA 2.0 |
| Malaysia |
Recognised first degree |
| Nigeria |
Recognised first degree
|
| Pakistan |
Recognised first degree (at 45% or above) |
| Russia |
Recognised first degree |
| Saudi Arabia |
Recognised first degree GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale |
| Taiwan |
Recognised first degree or Bachelor Degree (at 60% or above) |
| Thailand |
Recognised first degree |
| Turkey |
Recognised first degree Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.0 or above |
| UAE |
Recognised first degree GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale |
| Ukraine |
Recognised first degree |
| Vietnam |
Recognised first degree or Bachelors Degree |
* The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.
** If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
EU student definition
EU students include:
- EEA (European Economic Area) migrant workers and their families in the UK who have lived in the EEA for 3 years
- EU nationals and their children who have lived in the EEA for 3 years
- Refugees (recognised by the UK government) and their families
- People who have applied for asylum and have been granted leave to enter/remain, and their families
- The rules on whether you are classified as a ‘home’ or ‘overseas’ student are strictly defined by the British Government; universities do not have discretion.