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

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.

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

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

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.

Core modules

Credit Units

English Language, Research and Study Skills

40 Credit Units

Entrepreneurship

20 Credit Units

Global Issues and Development

20 Credit Units

Quantitative Analysis

20 Credit Units

Core Business

20 Credit Units

Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

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Pre-Master's Business, Global Studies and Social Sciences

University of East Anglia International Study Centre

Key Information

Course Details

Pre-Master's Business, Global Studies and Social Sciences

University of East Anglia International Study Centre

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

Academic Year 2026/27

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Modules

Core modules

Credit Units

Progression