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Master’s degree preparation

Degree preparation courses can help you gain entry to a master’s degree at a top university

Learn how you can gain entry to a master’s degree at one of our university partners in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand. 

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Is master’s degree preparation right for me? 

A master’s degree preparation course can help if you… 

  • have completed a bachelor’s degree 

  • want to study a master’s degree at a university abroad 

  • want or need to improve your English language level so that you meet the IELTS (or equivalent) requirements. 

Want to explore your master’s degree options?

Where can I apply for master’s degree preparation?

If you don’t yet meet entry requirements for a master’s degree, you can take a preparation course, usually at your degree study destination.

UK master’s degree preparation 

Study a degree preparation course at one of our International Colleges in the UK, then progress to your chosen degree at university.  

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Pre-Master’s

A preparation course that gets you ready for a master’s degree.


US master’s degree preparation 

Choose a master’s degree preparation course at Pace University in New York.

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Graduate Global Pathways at Pace University

Progress to a master’s degree at Pace University in New York and earn credits to transfer to your degree. 


Australia master’s degree preparation

You have several master’s degree preparation options with progression to a university in Australia. 

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University of Adelaide master’s degree preparation courses

Preparation for a master’s degree at the University of Adelaide. 

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University of Newcastle master’s degree preparation courses

Preparation for a master’s degree at the University of Newcastle. 


New Zealand master’s degree preparation 

Master’s degree preparation options with progression to a university in New Zealand. 

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Massey University master’s degree preparation courses

Preparation for a master’s degree at Massey University.

Still got questions? Here’s some help… 

Is a degree preparation course the same as a pathway course?  

Yes, a pathway course and a degree preparation course are the same. It’s a course that you take before you start a degree to help you prepare for your university studies, and it helps you to meet the necessary entry requirements for a degree abroad. There are different types of degree preparation courses (pathway courses) for different study levels.  


What is a Pre-Master’s programme? 

A Pre-Master’s programme is a preparation course that helps you gain entry to a master’s degree. Sometimes these courses have different names but are the same thing: for example, at Massey University in New Zealand, you can study a Graduate Diploma, which is also a pathway to a master’s degree at the University. 


What if I don’t need a degree preparation course?  

If you already meet the requirements for your preferred degree, you probably won’t need to take a pathway course. We have lots of options for degree admission too — why not explore our degree admission page to learn more?