International Study Centre

Pre-Masters Programme in Science and Engineering

Pre-Masters in Science and Engineering

Studying Science and Engineering

The Pre-Masters Programme in Science and Engineering is your route to a variety of postgraduate degrees at the University of Sussex.

You can choose one of two pathways, based on your intended Masters degree:

  • Computing and Engineering
  • Life Sciences

See our entry requirements and fees pages for full information.

On both pathways you will study a combination of general and academic modules to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need for postgraduate study. All of our programmes include an integrated career skills module, CareerAhead, to help you develop career skills needed for the world of work.

There are two lengths of study available:

You should choose the length of study based on your entry requirements.

Changing your degree subject

During the Pre-Masters programme you have the option to change your progression degree, provided your first degree is suitable for the Masters degree you want to change to. This makes the programme a great choice for students who have decided on their area of further study and who are looking for a flexible route to university.

What you’ll study

The two-semester programme

On the two-semester programme you will study nine modules (worth 120 credits), including five academic modules, based on your chosen pathway as well as Academic English Skills, CareerAhead, Critical Reading, and Research Project.

The one-semester programme

On the one-semester programme, you will study six modules (worth 75 credits): two academic modules based on your chosen pathway, Academic English Skills, CareerAhead, Critical Reading, and Research Project.

Module descriptions

View the module descriptions for the one-semester programme and the two-semester programme.

Your degree at Sussex

This programme allow you to focus on areas relevant to your chosen Masters degree. This course can lead to one of the postgraduate degrees listed below (subject to meeting the grades outlined, your previous study and the pathway you choose). The degrees and grades listed are valid for 2020/21 intakes only and are subject to change.

Degree Programmes Award Overall Grade English Grade
5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems MSc 60% 60% (60% writing, 50% other skills)
5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems (with an industrial placement) MSc 60% 60% (60% writing, 50% other skills)
Advanced Computer Science MSc 60% 60% (60% writing, 50% other skills)
Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc 60% 60% (60% writing, 50% other skills)
Animal Behaviour MRes 60% 60% (60% writing, 50% other skills)
Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc 60% 60% (60% writing, 50% other skills)
Cancer Cell Biology MSc 60% 60% (60% writing, 50% other skills)
Computing with Digital Media MSc 60% 60% (60% writing, 50% other skills)
Conservation Biology MRes 60% 60% (60% writing, 50% other skills)
Digital Signal and Image Processing MSc 60% 60% (60% writing, 50% other skills)

Please note:

Not available for progression from ISC Jan 2020 intake

  • Animal Behaviour MRes
  • Cancer Cell Biology MSc
  • Conservation Biology MRes
  • Evolutionary Biology MRes
  • Genetic Manipulation and Molecular Cell Biology MSc
  • Global Biodiversity Conservation MSc
  • Neuroscience MSc
  • Neuroscience MRes

Choose your own path

If your interests develop, it is possible to change your chosen degree subject once you have started your programme at the International Study Centre.

Entry requirements

Discover the entry requirements for studying the Pre-Masters in Business, Media and Social Sciences.

English Course

Need to improve your English? You can study a range of English language courses at the International Study Centre.

Fees

Learn more about the tuition fees for your course, as well as any additional costs for studying at Sussex.

Find out more about starting your studies or check the latest COVID-19 information.