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Preparing for a Master’s degree

DIFC is the only NCUK study Centre in Ireland, our Pre Master programme equips students who have fulfilled the academic admissions criteria with the skills required to commence a taught postgraduate programme from day one. Masters Programmes in Ireland are 1 year in duration compared to years in the UK. On completing the NCUK the IFY or PMP course students will be placed on to a suitable degree or masters programme at one of the NCUK Universities.

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Guaranteed Placement in Top Universities

The NCUK Master’s Preparation (known as the Pre Master Programme) is a modular course consisting of a core element and a subject theme. The core element includes modules in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), Learning Skills including Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) and Research Methodology that includes project planning and the submission of a 5,000 word dissertation. Students in the longer duration September intake programme also undertake an individual research project and complete a substantial dissertation

Students graduating from a Masters in Ireland can stay in Ireland for 24 months in employment, following their studies. Start dates in September & January

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Course details

NCUK Pre Master Programme, offered by DIFC,
is an intensive course.

Duration

10 months (September intake) or 7 months (January intake)

Fees

September intake – €12,000 plus reg January intake – €10,000 plus reg

Entry requirements

Language Have a minimum English level of 5.0 IELTS for September, January is 5.5 IELTS.

Qualifications Successfully completed high school examinations *

Where can you go after completing the Pre Master Programme at DIFC?

The NCUK Master’s Preparation qualification, which was previously called the Pre Master Programme (PMP), is a foundation course preparing you for university entrance at postgraduate level.

Our partner universities in Ireland and the UK recognise that the programme provides “added value” to Masters course applicants. NCUK guarantees students who successfully complete the Pre Master Programme can progress to a place on a postgraduate degree course in a chosen wide range of subject areas.

Search the Master’s programmes provided by our partner universities in our Course Finder to discover your University progression options with our NCUK Pre Master Programme qualification.

Student support

A central component of the programme is the personalised guidance and support students receive when it comes to applying to university.

Weekly tutorials help students to learn about their options, prepare stand-out personal statements and practice for university entrance interviews and exams, which are an important part of the admissions process.

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