Pre-Masters Programme 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.

Why study the Pre-Masters Programme in Science and Engineering with us?

There are many reasons to study this preparational programme and progress to one of over 15 brilliant postgraduate degrees. These include:

The University of Sussex is ranked 11th for Graduate Prospects in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2021).
The campus is home to cutting-edge facilities, including the Future Technologies Lab, which houses leading robotics and technology equipment.
90% of the University of Sussex’s research was categorised as world-leading or internationally excellent in the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014).

Discover more about Engineering

If you're interested in studying engineering at university, read more about your degree options and related career opportunities on our dedicated Engineering subject page.

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 Electronic and Electrical Engineering	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)