Our Pre-master's and Pre-MBA programmes prepare students for entrance to a master's degree or Master of Business Administration degree at a university in England. This 6 months intensive program provide you with all the linguistic and academic skills necessary for postgraduate study.

A complete Pre-master's & Pre-MBA foundation

One of the goals of our Pre-master's and Pre-MBA programmes is to help you perfect your specialised academic skills. All university postgraduate programs in England require an official language proficiency score for international student admissions. Highly structured exam training for the IELTS and a wide range of elective classes in your academic area are included in both programmes. Your dedicated University Pathway Manager is on-site to work with you on your study plans and application forms. They will provide you with individual guidance and professional advice about applying to the university of your choice.

Pre-master's & Pre-MBA programme results

Successful programme graduates have guaranteed acceptance to one of our partner universities offering master's or MBA degrees. We can also assist you with application to virtually any master's or MBA in England. Our Pre-master's alumni have been accepted to the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, York University, Cass Business School at City University, University of Leeds, and many others. 30% of our postgraduate students won places in the top 20 ranked universities in the UK.

Pre-master's & Pre-MBA course structure

The EF Pre-master's & Pre-MBA programme consists of three main areas: language study, academic skills and specialist modules. During the first term, the main focus is on strengthening language skills while refining key study strategies. Students will also work with their University Pathway manager and tutors to begin preparing university applications.

During the programme's second term, students will reinforce their language skills through official exam preparation. In addition, the curriculum further strengthens university skills including research methods and academic writing. You will also begin working on the academic subjects you have chosen for your specialist modules.

During the third term, students will advance their academic learning skills with a focus on communication and presentation abilities. You'll also choose additional specialist modules. Specialist modules include Accountancy, Economics, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Experiential Science, Bio-Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Communication Studies, Language and Linguistics, Law, Psychology, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Studies, Art & Design, Art History, and Social Science. Availability of specialist modules may vary depending on intake.

Key master's preparation programme details

Start dates: January, April, June, and September
Locations: Oxford and Cambridge
Weekly tuition: 20 hours
Duration: 6 months

Admission requirements

To qualify for an MBA or master's preparation programme, you must have a recognised bachelor's degree or the equivalent, and the English skills required for this level of study. For the 6-month programme, you need an IELTS score of 6.0 or the equivalent. In addition, a SELT (Secure English Language Test) is required to obtain a visa.

For the Pre-MBA programme, you will normally need at least two years of work experience for admission to any MBA programme in England, although some of our partner universities accept successful pre-MBA graduates with less than two years of work experience.

Pre-master's & Pre-MBA programmes