Pre-Master's Business, Global Studies and Social Sciences
University of East Anglia International Study Centre
Prepare for a range of postgraduate degrees at UEA’s Faculty of Social Sciences, including Norwich Business School and a world-leading centre for Global Development.
Complete your pathway programme at our supportive International Study Centre. Then continue to your Master’s degree in a choice of business and humanities subjects.
Why choose UEA?
- World top 20 for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
- Best UK university for research quality in Development Studies (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
- UK top 30 for Business, Marketing and Management (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
Key Information
- Increase your knowledge of academic theory and subjects related to your degree.
- Develop advanced study skills such as research, critical thinking and self-organisation.
- Start your journey at our dedicated International Study Centre, located at the heart of UEA’s community-led campus.
- Receive personalised support from our expert team as you prepare for degree success.
- Kick-start your career with Get Work Ready – a free employability programme you can complete alongside your pathway studies.
Course Details
Pre-Master's Business, Global Studies and Social Sciences
University of East Anglia International Study Centre
Age Requirement
18
Academic Requirements
Pass in an undergraduate degree in any academic subject or Diploma (3-5 years) with high grades in any academic subject.
If you wish to progress to an advanced MSc at Norwich Business School, you will require a background in a business or numerical-related subject area.
If you wish to progress to MSc Impact Evaluation for Global Development, you will require a strong statically background.
If you wish to progress to MA in Mathematics Education, you will require a background in mathematics.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent
For students intending to progress to:
- MA Mathematics Education
- MA Second Language Education
- MSc Education Leadership and Management
- MA Education: Learning Pedagogy and Assessment IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.
Academic Year 2026/27
4th January 2027 - 25th June 2027
- Term 1: 4th January 2027 - 26th March 2027
- Term 2: 5th April 2027 - 25th June 2027
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 14,500.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 275.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 280.00 - 370.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 575.00
Approximate cost
£ 15,630.00 - 15,720.00
Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon
Core modules
Credit Units
P
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= Study abroad option availableAfter successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.
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