INTERNATIONAL MASTERS

This unique combined academic English and masters course offers an accelerated route for international students with an HND, or equivalent, in a subject related to their chosen masters degree. It is ideal if your English level is IELTS 5.5 with no skill below 5.5, or equivalent.

The first part of this course will build your confidence and help you gain the knowledge and English language skills required to progress onto your masters, where you will acquire expertise in your chosen subject area.

You will be given one unconditional offer to study two semesters of Academic English at our beautiful Headingley Campus followed by your chosen masters course. You will not normally need to renew your visa at any stage.

If you have a qualification equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree and IELTS 5.5 you can gain advanced entry on to the second semester of the academic English course.

The International Masters is currently being offered with the following postgraduate courses:

MSc International Hospitality Management.

MSc International Tourism & Hospitality Management.

MSc International Events Management.

MSc Sports Events Management.


In the recent British Council inspection of our English Language Teaching provision in the School of Languages we are pleased to announce that we gained 8 points of excellence. This is an outstanding achievement and places us in the top 10% of British Council accredited Language Schools in the UK. Particular excellence was noted in teaching, teachers' qualifications, academic management, learner training, premises and academic resources, the leisure programme and pastoral care.




Key Features

Get an unconditional offer for your masters with an English level of IELTS 5.5

No need to renew your visa after the two semesters of Academic English

Improve your English language and academic skills before starting your masters

The International Masters gives you one unconditional offer for a combined English and masters programme, even though you do not yet have a high enough English level to begin your masters. This means you do not need to renew your visa after successfully completing your English course. In year 1 you will gain 120 credits at final year undergraduate level.

The English modules, together with all the university preparation courses offered by Leeds Metropolitan, are accredited by the British Council and are taught by highly qualified and experience teachers.

In the International Student Barometer Autumn Wave 2010 Leeds Metropolitan University came
1st for Language Support out of 59 universities in the UK and 9th out of 203 universities worldwide.

You will develop your general reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in preparation for the English for Academic Purposes module in semester B. This module provides you with basic research skills in preparation for the Study & Research Skills module in semester B. You will develop your learning strategies and your understanding of university education in the UK in preparation for the UK Higher Education Context & Culture module in semester B. You will discuss key areas of British institutions and culture. This semester A module will also develop your ability to understand lectures and participate in seminars. This will prepare you for the Subject Context module in semester B.

In the first two Academic English semesters, the assessments will include a mix of coursework and tests in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Your masters assessments will depend upon your chosen course.

Learning will take place through lectures, seminars, small group and individual tutorials, as well as independent learning. You will also be given access to online self-study resources. You will have a personal tutor who you will meet regularly.

Length of Study:
Students with IELTS 5.5 (with no skill below 5.5) and an HND will study two semesters of English followed by one year of masters (full-time);
Students with IELTS 5.5 (with no skill below 5.5) and an honours degree will study one semester of English followed by one year of masters (full-time).

Classes: Minimum 15 hours per week of Academic English in Year 1 plus an approximately equal amount of self study. Subsequent delivery hours will depend upon the masters chosen. For some modules you will be required to buy a course book. Course book prices vary between approximately £18 and £25.

Class size: maximum 20 students in Year 1, except in the British Life and Culture lectures and some Subject Context classes in other faculties. Subsequent class sizes will depend upon the masters chosen.

The subject knowledge, language and other skills developed in the first two semesters such as communication, presentation and organisational skills, are all relevant for your masters and can all be transferred to the world of work.

By the end of the programme you will have the English language skills and subject knowledge necessary to work in a range of roles. The exact job roles available will depend upon your choice of masters.