Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law

Lancaster University
Prepare for entry to a postgraduate degree in a wide range of subjects at Lancaster University, including law, design and a world top 3 linguistics program (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

Key Information

  • Convert to a new subject or build upon your current education to the level required by your chosen degree.
  • Study at our dedicated learning hub at the heart of Lancaster University's campus, with tailored 24/7 support.
  • Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.
  • Successful completion of the Pre-Master’s leads to a Graduate Diploma of Higher Education.

Course Details

Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law

Lancaster University

Age Requirement

18

Academic Requirements
Successfully completed appropriate first qualifications in their own country. Qualifications recognised must be 'academic' with pre-requisite list of acceptable subjects.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing (minimum 5.5 in all subskills if visa required)
Class size

20

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

Start Date

31 March 2025

End Date

5 September 2025

Length

2 Terms

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 15,250.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 250.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 110.00 - 430.00

Lab fee (Compulsory-Course dependent)

£ 500.00

Airport pick-up (Optional)

£ 180.00

CAS charges (Compulsory-Course dependent)

£ 25.00

Approximate cost

£ 16,315.00 - 16,635.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2024 – 31 August 2025 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2025 will pay the 2024/2025 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2025, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2025/2026 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Applied Linguistics and TESOL-MA

Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
English level %: 60% overall and 60% in reading & writing and 50% in listening & speaking
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Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies-MA

Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
English level %: 60% overall and 40% in each skill

International Security-MA

Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
English level %: 60% overall and 40% in each skill

Criminal Justice and Social Research Methods-MSc

Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
English level %: 60% overall and 40% in each skill

Criminology and Criminal Justice-LLM

Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
English level %: 60% overall and 40% in each skill

Criminology and Social Research Methods-MSc

Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
English level %: 60% overall and 40% in each skill

Developmental Disorders-MSc

Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
English level %: 70% overall and 50% in each skill
Additional Information

Developmental Psychology-MSc

Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
English level %: 70% overall and 50% in each skill
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Digital Business, Innovation & Management-MSc

Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
English level %: 60% overall and 50% in each skill

Diplomacy and Foreign Policy-MA

Final level %: 60% overall and 60% in each module
English level %: 60% overall and 40% in each skill