Pre-Masters and Pre-MBA Courses - UK

postgraduate student working on a computer Student testimonial: Narita

Name: Narita Yuji
Country: Japan

Kaplan Aspect has strong connections to universities in the UK. Studying here is the ideal environment for people who have plans to go university.

Kaplan Aspect offers a range of flexible Pre-MBA and Pre-Masters programs designed to give students both the English and academic skills, and the specialist knowledge needed to succeed on their chosen MBA or Masters degree. With our professional, expert university placement advisors, you will receive all the help you need to enter a university that suits your needs. 

Our 12 years of experience has shown that international postgraduate students frequently underestimate the challenges of a Masters degree in the UK. The ability to communicate complicated and original ideas about a highly specialised subject, in English, varies enormously from individual to individual. We therefore help each individual to build their own personalized preparation program with Kaplan Aspect, by choosing the most relevant content from our extensive list of university-validated and professionally certified syllabuses.

Whether you have recently finished your undergraduate degree, or whether you are looking to use a postgraduate degree to add value to your existing work experience, our Pre-MBA and Pre-Masters programs will give you the confidence to meet the challenges of postgraduate education in the UK, and the specialist qualifications to impress your future employers.

New ComponentWhile on our Pre-MBA, you could choose to become a student member of the ‘Chartered Management Institute’, a professional organisation which is highly regarded by universities and employers around the world. You can then opt to take modules that will not just prepare you for university study but also give you a professional qualification.


We have placed our Pre-MBA students on MBA programs at many of the UK's elite universities, including:

MBA Anglia Ruskin UniversityMBA Lancaster University
MBA Aston UniversityMBA Leicester, University of
MBA Bath, University ofMBA Liverpool John Moores University
MBA Birmingham, University ofMBA London Business School 
MBA Bradford UniversityMBA Middlesex University 
MBA Brunel UniversityMBA Royal Agricultural College 
MBA Cambridge UniversityMBA Sheffield Hallam University 
MBA Coventry UniversityMBA Southamption Solent University 
MBA UWICMBA Strathclyde University 
MBA Glasgow, University ofMBA Surrey, The University of
MBA Kingston University 

We have also placed our Pre-Masters students on 100's of different Masters programs, including:

MA Managing International TradeMSc Oil & Gas Engineering
MSc Human Resource ManagementMSc Petroleum Engineering
MA Project ManagementMSc Transport Policy & Business
MSc Enterprise & Business GrowthMSc Construction Management
MSc Global BusinessMSc Energy Economics & Policy
MSc EconomicsMEng Aerospace Engineering
MSc Money, Banking, FinanceMSc Automotive Engineering
MSc Accounting & FinancePhD Chemical Engineering
MSc EconomicsMSc Structural Eng /Mechanics
MSc Insurance & Risk ManagementMA Logistics
MSc Oil & Gas EconomicsPhD Mathematics
MSc MarketingMSc Data Communications
MA Public Administration & PolicyMA Mass Media & Communications
MA International RelationsMSc Digital Media
MA Public Relations PracticeMSc Computer Science Network
MA International PoliticsMSc Information Technology
MSc Global SecurityMSc Multimedia and Internet
MSc Tourism & Hospitality ManagementMSc Education
MSc HRM for TourismMA Sociology
MA Adventure Tourism ManagementLLM

 

Program Facts

2007 Pass rate: 86%, with 92% achieving Grade A or B

University Placement Rate: 100% of passing students. University placement is guaranteed for all those studying for 30 weeks.

Nationality Mix 2007: 17 nationalities represented

CMI logoQuality Assurance: Chartered Mangagement Institute certified syllabuses, widely accepted

Assessment methods: Coursework and Assignments. IELTS preparation is offered as part of the programme and the exam fee is included in the price.

Length: 10, 20 or 30 weeks tuition (not including vacation)

Recommended ages: 21+

Entry Requirements:
Academic – Proof of high school and university graduation and an academic reference from your professor. Appropriate experience may be accepted as an alternative to a university degree. Full entry requirements for each country are available from the Kaplan Aspect University Programs Office UPO.admissions@kaplanaspect.com
English Requirements:
30-week program - IELTS 5.0
20-week program – IELTS 5.5
10-week program – IELTS 6.0
Students without an official test score can take the FREE Kaplan Aspect English test.

Hours of tuition per week and Class Sizes:
Maximum teaching support and smaller classes than universities enables students to focus on their own learning skills and personal development before starting their Masters degree:
Terms 1, 2 & 3: 22.5 hours tuition per week, maximum 15 students per class
Academic tutorials: 2 x One to One meetings per month
University Placement Workshops/Tutorials: As often as needed

4 x Start dates per year:
2008: January 7th, March 31st, June 23rd, October 6th
2009: January 5th, March 30th, June 20th, October 5th

Course structure and content:
30-week – choose 9 subjects from the 2 lists below
20-week – choose 6 subjects from the 2 lists below
10-week – choose 3 subjects from the 2 lists below

Masters skills modules:
Communication skills for Masters students
Academic English
Research Methodology 1
Research Methodology 2
IELTS Preparation 1
IELTS Preparation 2
IT Skills

Specialist Academic modules:

Download the Specialist modules information sheet for more details.


CMI logo - tinyBusiness Management (Chartered Management Institute) - Managing information and communication; customer focus, marketing and planning; health, safety and quality. 
  
CMI logo - tinyFinance Management (Chartered Management Institute) - Principles of accounting, including profit and loss balance sheets; planning and control of financial resources 
  
CMI logo - tinyHuman Resource Management (Chartered Management Institute) - Recruitment and selection, managing performance, developing teams and individuals

  • Business 

  • Marketing

  • Accountancy 

  • GMAT Preparation

  • Applied Mathematics 

  • Pure Mathematics 

  • Business Information Systems 

  • Databases and the Web  

  • Introduction to Programming 

  • Tourism and Hospitality Management 

  • Media Studies 

  • Law

  • Social Science 

*Availability of certain specialist subjects may vary depending on the Start date and length of program chosen

Schools and Prices

School Location Price
Bournemouth UK and Ireland Get price
London Leicester square UK and Ireland Get price

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Our expert University Placement Advisors arrange regular workshops and one-to-one meetings to ensure that all of your questions about the different universities are answered, and your applications target the best possible universities in your chosen degree subject. Email UPO.admissions@kaplanaspect.com for our recent placement list.