Pre-Masters in Science and Engineering
Take the first step towards a postgraduate science or engineering degree at the University of Sheffield where you’ll be part of a cutting-edge environment from day one.
Access industry-level resources
Prepare for a masters in the Faculty of Engineering or Faculty of Science
The Pre-Masters in Science and Engineering will introduce you to carrying out lab experiments and analysing statistics for research projects. This programme leads to a number of postgraduate engineering and science degrees in the engineering and science faculties at the University.
Who is the programme for?
- Ambitious students aiming to learn more about the subject they love
- Students looking for a a head-start in the competitive graduate employment market
- Students with an undergraduate degree from their home country
What will you study?
This Pre-Masters is a 1.5 or 2-semester programme developed in collaboration with the University. During the course you will develop your academic and English language skills needed for a masters degree in engineering or science.
You will study a number of core modules, along with a module relevant to your chosen subject area. This pathway includes 20 teaching hours per week.
- Academic English Skills (AES)
- Research Project for STEM
- Statistics
Pathway modules (related to your degree choice)
- Statistics for Research
- Mathematics
- Programming
- Mathematics
Why study science or engineering at Sheffield?
- The Faculty of Science or Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sheffield is one of the biggest and best providers of engineering research and education in the UK.
- State-of-the-art facilities give you much needed experience for your career.
Industry-level resources
Access the latest technology at the University of Sheffield’s innovative Diamond building. The new building has state-of-the-art laboratories, wind tunnels and jet engines. It also has study spaces for engineering students, a library and café.
Siung, a student from Malaysia, shows us around with a tour of the Diamond Building:
360 video tour of the Diamond teaching facility
Progress to your degree
You will receive regular feedback on your progress throughout your course so you know you’re in the right track. We have a dedicated team that offers progression support throughout your studies.
Once you complete your Pre-Masters in Science and Engineering and achieve the required grades, you can enter your chosen postgraduate degree at the University of Sheffield.
Note: Places are limited on some degree courses, so you are advised to apply and confirm your place as soon as possible.
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Places may be limited so you are advised to apply and confirm as soon as possible.
Key facts
Course length: 1.5 or 2 semesters
Entry points:
2 semesters – September and January
1.5 semesters – March
Age on entry:
Students will normally be 21 years of age or older
Entry requirements: Check academic and English language entry requirements
English language courses
If you need additional support to reach the English language level for this programme you can take one of our English language courses first.
Find out more ->Fees
Find tuition fees for all International College programmes, as well as information on insurance and taxi transfers from the airport.
How to apply
How to apply
Semester dates
You can start at the International College at multiple points in the year. Check semester dates for your programme.
