Pre-Master's in Business and Humanities

You'll develop essential skills for postgraduate study including:

• working effectively in groups
• presenting ideas in a logical manner
• managing your time
• taking lecture notes

You'll also conduct research and prepare and write a research dissertation in your area of interest. Through this research project you'll develop your knowledge, confidence and skills in:

• researching and defining a research question
• selecting source texts
• selecting, organising and presenting information
• structuring an argument
• checking drafts and proofreading
• avoiding plagiarism

You'll develop your English language skills so that you are ready for postgraduate study. The ability to write essays at this level is the most important focus.

You'll receive guidance in all aspects of academic writing including:

• critical reading
• synthesis of sources
• text-level organisation
• academic written style

Learner independence is a priority, and focussed support helps to develop this.

You'll study this module through:

• pair and group work
• problem-solving enquiry tasks

You'll develop an understanding of the research methods used in the study of Business and Social Sciences contexts.

You'll receive guidance in all aspect of:

• Research tools
• Approaches to Research
• Methods of Data Collection
• Techniques of Data Analysis
• Evaluating Research

You'll develop an understanding of how leaders and managers in business need to operate. You'll examine the aspects of a business that need leadership and management.

You will develop an understanding and appreciation of:

• the international business environment
• the implications of change in the business environment for businesses and managers
• the need to make appropriate strategic decisions

This module will develop your understanding of what the data in a company’s accounts means. You'll learn:

• how to interpret that data
• how to use it to judge the financial performance of a firm
• how to compare the performance of one firm with another
• how to assess two different proposed projects or investments and justify your recommendations

This module focuses on the use of published company accounts.

You'll explore in-depth a number of aspects of social and cultural studies. You’ll critically examine the nature of academic knowledge and research in these areas.

The module will also explore interrelationships across these aspects, as well as the wider subjects of culture and the ‘social’.

You'll be introduced to the key concepts and research traditions of the subject. You’ll also examine a range of issues including:

• western culture and thoughts
• ideology and social theory
• identity
• the media
• globalisation and culture

You'll explore a number of aspects of international relations. You’ll critically examine the nature of academic knowledge in this area. You'll be introduced to the key concepts and theoretical traditions of international relations.

A number of issues will be examined in-depth including:

• the historical context (from the beginning of the 20th century)
• theories of world politics
• international institutions such as the United Nations
• international issues such as terrorism

The teaching style on this course varies to encourage you to develop independent study skills. Teaching methods include:

• lectures
• seminars
• tutorials

As the course progresses, you'll be more independent with fewer formal classroom hours and more individual tutorials.

You'll also research and write an up to 5,000-word extended essay. This will help prepare you for your dissertation on your chosen master's degree. Don't worry if you haven't written a dissertation before. One of your teachers will be your supervisor and support you throughout your project.

This course has formal and informal assessments. They'll help you build on your successes and meet the entry requirements needed for postgraduate study at Newcastle. Academic module assessments typically include:

• written assignments
• group project work
• oral presentations
• written examinations

The research component assesses your final written research project.

You'll develop your academic English skills, including academic writing and critical reading. We'll make sure you are ready for postgraduate study. The skills assessments include:

• written assignments
• oral presentations
• listening tests
• reading exams
• written examinations

• Accounting, Finance and Financial Analysis MSc
• Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment MSc
• Digital Business MSc
• Economics and Finance MSc
• Global Human Resource Management MSc
• International Business MSc
• International Marketing MSc
• Management MSc
• Sustainability Management MSc 

• Cross-Cultural Communication and Applied Linguistics MA
• Cross-Cultural Communication and Education MA
• Cross-Cultural Communication and International Management MA
• Cross-Cultural Communication and International Marketing MA
• Cross-Cultural Communication and International Relations MA
• Cross-Cultural Communication and Media Studies MA
• Cross-Cultural Comms MA
• Education MA

• Development, Environment and International Politics MA
• European Union Studies MA
• Gender MA
• Global Sustainable Futures MA
• Human Geography Research MA
• International Politics (Critical Geopolitics) MA
• International Politics (Global Justice and Ethics) MA
• International Relations MA
• Politics (Research) MA
• Public Policy MSc
• Sociology MA
• World Politics and Popular Culture MA

• Transport Engineering, Planning and Management MSc
• Shipping and Logistics MSc

• Curating Art MA
• Global Heritage Management MA
• International Multimedia and Journalism MA
• Media and Journalism MA
• Media and Public Relations MA
• Museum Studies MA

• International Commercial Law LLM
• International Law and Global Challenges LLM
• Law LLM

• Urban Planning MSc

Additional course-related fees for Pre-Masters in Business and Humanities (2024/25)

Your tuition fees do not include the following:

Enrolment fee (compulsory)

An extra charge of £250 per academic course, charged on confirmation.

Textbooks (compulsory)

The cost of your textbooks varies depending on how many terms you study. Three terms will cost from £75 - £415 per academic course.

Airport pick-up (optional)

Studying overseas is a big step and we can arrange to pick you up from the airport. We'll meet you at Newcastle International Airport and take you to your accommodation. This is an optional service at a cost of £42.

If you're under 18 you must use our airport pick-up service, or agree alternative arrangements with us in advance.

Social programme (optional)

Activity costs range from free - £20

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the fees. View your INTO Newcastle accommodation options.