Education

Program Overview

UNIC's Pre-Master's program prepares students for master's degrees by providing fundamental knowledge, intellectual skills, and communication abilities. Through interactive learning, research methods, and critical thinking modules, students develop a strong foundation for postgraduate study and future careers in academia, research, and various industries. The program emphasizes independent learning, self-reflection, and personalized attention from experienced faculty.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

UNIC's Pre-Master's program

is designed for students who wish to pursue a master's degree but lack the necessary qualifications. This one-semester program provides students with the fundamental knowledge and understanding of basic principles relevant to their chosen master's degree. Additionally, it helps students develop intellectual, practical, and communication skills to support their future academic and professional careers.

Outline:

Stage 1: Pre-Master's

Duration:

One semester

Intakes:

January & May

Modules:

• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study: Develops skills for independent and collaborative learning, academic discussion and presentation, effective reading and writing, research skills, data analysis, critical thinking, and reflective thinking.
Assessed through presentations, assignments, and a mini-dissertation.
• Applied Concepts: Guides students through key concepts and activities for producing a written report at the postgraduate level.
Students reflect on their approach, develop self-evaluation skills, and apply concepts learned in other modules. Assessed through a completed report and presentations.
• Research Methods for Postgraduate Study: Introduces students to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research.
Covers choosing a topic, writing a proposal, conducting a literature review, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting a dissertation. Assessed through assignments and a mini-dissertation presentation.
• Creative and Critical Thinking: Assists students in developing critical and analytical thinking skills through understanding critical thinking concepts, interpreting arguments, and developing strong arguments in both written and spoken forms.
Assessed through a critical evaluation report and a group debate with a reflective essay.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods vary depending on the module and include:
• Presentations
• Assignments
• Mini-dissertations
• Reports
• Group debates
• Reflective essays
• Each module has specific assessment criteria outlined in the module description.

Teaching:

• Teaching methods:
• Interactive lectures
• Group discussions
• Workshops
• Tutorials
• Independent study
• Faculty:
• Experienced and qualified academics with expertise in their respective fields.
• Unique approaches:
• Emphasis on developing critical thinking, communication, and research skills.
• Emphasis on independent learning and self-reflection.
• A small class size that allows for personalized attention from faculty.

Careers:

• Upon successful completion of the Pre-Master's program, students are well-prepared to pursue a master's degree in their chosen field.
• The program also equips students with valuable skills and knowledge relevant to various careers in academia, research, and diverse industries.

Other:

• The program prepares students for the demands of postgraduate study and helps them succeed in their future master's program.
• The program creates a stimulating and supportive learning environment conducive to academic and personal growth.

Summary:

UNIC's Pre-Master's program provides a strong foundation for students aspiring to pursue a master's degree. The program equips students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in their postgraduate studies and future careers.

Note:

• This program focuses on education-related master's degrees.

Pre-Masters’s - UNIC: £8,300 Master’s Degree – the University of Northampton: £16,500