# Pre-Masters in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities

**Source**: https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/programmes/pre-masters/business-social-sciences-and-humanities
**Parent**: https://sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements

Architecture, law, education, economics or business management are just some of the possible areas you can pursue after following our tailored Pre-Masters course.

Prepare for your masters at the University of Sheffield

## Prepare for masters degrees in management, the social sciences or humanities

The Pre-Masters in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities will introduce you to key elements related to your degree, such as analysing business projects or interpreting statistics. This programme leads to a number of masters degrees in the Faculties of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, including the Management School, School of Law and Sheffield School of Architecture at the University.

### Who is the programme for?

- Students who wish to further their knowledge by continuing with higher education
- Those who want a competitive advantage in the graduate employment market
- Students with an undergraduate degree from their home country

### What will you study?

This Pre-Masters course is a 1.5 or 2-semester programme developed in collaboration with the University. Throughout this programme you will develop the academic and English language skills needed for your chosen masters at Sheffield.

You will study core modules that cover general academic skills and pathway modules relevant to your chosen subject area. This pathway includes 20 teaching hours per week.

## Modules

#### Core modules

- Academic English Skills (AES)
- Research Project

## Pathway modules (related to your degree choice)

#### Business, Management and Finance (BM&F)

- Management
- Accounting and Finance

#### Economics (E)

- Advanced Economics
- Statistics

#### Information Studies (IS)

- Social Sciences
- Statistics

#### Law and Criminology (L&C)

- Social Sciences
- Advanced Law

#### Social Sciences & Humanities (SS&H)

- Social Sciences
- Communication, Cultures and Heritage

### Why study business, social sciences and humanities at Sheffield?

- 90% of Sheffield University Management School's research has been classed as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
- Social Sciences students will benefit from innovative education and learning spaces in new flagship building for Social Sciences at the University of Sheffield, The Wave.
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Sheffield is ranked amongst world’s best in global subject rankings (82nd in the world according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

### Key facts

**Course length:**1.5 or 2 semesters

**Entry points:**\
2 semesters – September, November (Enhanced Induction) or January\
1.5 semesters – March

**Age on entry:**\
Students will normally be 19 years of age or older

**Entry requirements:** [Check academic and English language entry requirements](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/how-to-apply/entry-requirements)

**Fees:** [Check fees for your programme](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/how-to-apply/fees)

### Business, Social Sciences and Humanities world rankings

**World top 50**

- Library & Information Management (1st)\
- Archaeology (29th)\
- Development Studies (36th)\
- Architecture & Built Environment (44th)

**World top 100**

- Arts and Humanities\
- Communication\
- English Language\
- Sociology\
- Politics

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

### Sheffield University Management School

is an AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS accredited business school, one of over 120 business schools in the world to have achieved triple accreditation (MBA Today 2024)

### Top 10 in the UK

for:

- Criminology (1st)\
- Architecture (3rd)\
- Communications and Media Studies (3rd)\
- Town and Country Planning and Landscape (4th)\
- Linguistics (5th)\
- Music (5th)\
- Law (8th)\
- Accounting and Finance (9th)

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

## Progress to your degree

You will receive regular feedback on your progress throughout your course so you know you’re in the right track. We have a dedicated  team that offers [progression support](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/international-college/student-support/progression-advice) throughout your studies.

Once you complete your Pre-Masters in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities and achieve the required grades, you can enter your chosen postgraduate degree at the University of Sheffield.

Notes:

- Places are limited on some degree courses, so you are advised to apply and confirm your place as soon as possible.
- In addition to the overall academic and English grades as displayed in the table below, students are also required to meet the minimum module grades for their chosen progression degree. All information will be provided to students when they begin their studies on campus.

Search Degree Programmes

| Degree Programme Name | Award | Overall Grade | English Grade |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Applied Linguistics and TESOL MA | MA | 60% | 70% with min 60% in all skills |
| Archaeology and Heritage MA | MA | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |
| Architectural Design MA | MA | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |
| Business Administration MBA | MBA | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |
| Business Analytics MSc | MSc | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |
| Business Finance and Economics MSc | MSc | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |
| Cognitive Science and Philosophy of AI MA | MA | 60% | 70% with min 60% in all skills |
| Corporate and Commercial Law LLM | LLM | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |
| Creative and Cultural Industries Management MSc | MSc | 60% | 60% with min 50% in all skills |

## Please note:

#### The degrees listed below have additional conditions

**Students wishing to progress to these degree programmes at the University will require an English level of IELTS 0.5 or equivalent higher than the standard level of entry to their Pre-Masters programme, and pass in a blog an interview is required for progression.**

- Journalism MA

**Design portfolio on entry to the International College assessed by Study Group (sample portfolios of adequate standard will be provided by the department to the College selection team).**

- Architectural Design MA

**Portfolio submission - progression must be via a video audition on principal instrument. This is required before progression at the end of the Pre-Masters programme.**

- Music Performance Studies MA
- Music Performance Studies (Piano) MA

**At least 3 years relevant full-time work experience after graduation with some managerial experience and interview is required.**

- Business Administration MBA

**A portfolio submission of 2,000 words of prose/drama or five poems (or equivalent, roughly 100 lines), to be submitted to Course Director for approval by the end of the Pre-Masters programme. An indicative piece of the student’s academic writing that demonstrates their competence in written English and critical thinking, breadth of reading, ability to subject literary texts to close analysis need to be submitted to the Course Director for approval by the end of the Pre-Masters programme.**

- English Literature MA

**Two-year programme at the University. The MA is designed for graduates who don’t have a law degree.**

- Law MA

## Navigating finance and culture

### How to apply

Ready to apply? Discover how to submit an application and learn more about fees, semester dates and entry requirements.

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### University of Sheffield International College

The University of Sheffield International College helps you improve your English, develop your academic skills, and grow the confidence needed to succeed in a degree at the University.

[Prepare for your degree](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/international-college)

### English language courses

Our English language preparation courses will help you develop your English language skills to the level required to begin your chosen pathway programme.

[Boost your English](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/programmes/pre-courses/english-language-courses)

### Ready to join us?

Our student enrolment advisors are here to help with your application and answer any questions you have about studying with us.

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