Pre-Masters Diploma Course in Science, Mathematics & IT

Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), our highly-accredited business college and English school in Britain, offers international students the opportunity to learn English while also studying the concepts and skills required for technical fields such as engineering, natural sciences or computer science, and acquiring the advanced study skills required for postgraduate entry to a UK university.  This programme is suitable for students from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland only.

 

Our Pre-Masters courses in Science, Mathematics & IT are designed for international graduates with either a first degree or equivalent, or a higher diploma and relevant work experience, who are seeking to enhance their career prospects by undertaking a postgraduate degree course at a UK university.   The courses are available in 12, 24 or 36-week study options, all of which include extensive *IELTS Examination Preparation  and Advanced Study Skills , and prepare the participants for the *International Computer Driving Licence® (ICDL) .  Each programme comprise 30 lessons weekly which equates to 22.5 hours.  The Higher-Certificate and Diploma options lead to both BBSI and NCFE awards. 

 

UK University Placement Service.  While undertaking Pre-Masters courses at BBSI, students are provided with extensive counselling and guidance in all aspects of postgraduate study at UK universities.  We also provide full assistance with the university application process.  

University Entry Requirements.  The majority of UK universities require that postgraduate students seeking entry to a masters course must be a minimum of 21 years of age on entry and have a minimum English-language level of IELTS 6.5 - IELTS 7.0, depending on the course and university of choice. 

Diploma Study Option 

Minimum English Entry Level. IELTS 5.0

Course Duration. 36 weeks

Course Code. PMT 36

 

Main Course Entry Dates. January, March, July or September (term dates 2011/12).
 

Lessons Weekly. 30 (each of 45 minutes´ duration)

 

Minimum Age. 21 years

 

Optional Examinations*

 

         IELTS [Academic]

         International Computer Driving Licence®
        
Awards 

         BBSI Pre-Masters Diploma in Science, Mathematics & IT         

         NCFE Certificate in Science, mathematics & IT

 

Course Structure & Content

Term 1
 
            10 lessons weekly in Science & Mathematics
            10 lessons weekly in Computers, Computing & IT Skills 
              (includes the complete ICDL syllabus)
            10 weekly lessons in IELTS Examination Preparation & Advanced Study Skills   

 

Terms 2 & 3 

            20 lessons weekly in Science, Mathematics & IT
           10 weekly lessons in IELTS Examination Preparation & Advanced Study Skills

Course Elements.  In addition to providing international students with a thorough and comprehensive grounding in professional and technical communication skills,  the syllabi for our various courses in Science, Mathematics & IT incorporate either all or some of the following specialised topics:

   Mathematics
      *  mathematical vocabulary
      *  describing motion
      *  angles, bearings & maps
      *  statistics & probability theory
      *  sequences & series
      *  differentiation & integration
      *  2 & 3 dimensional geometry
      *  graphs of functions
      *  applied mathematics
      *  analysing data
      *  motions & vectors

 

   Applied science & Engineering
      *  light & radio waves
      *  force & effect
      *  atomic theory & chemical reactions
      *  nuclear physics

      *  refining of raw materials

      *  environmental science

      *  electricity, electromagnetism & electrics

      *  materials & stresses

 

Technology

      *  security
      *  materials & systems

      *  applications

      *  human factor/needs/values/aesthetics      

General Science
      *  research methods
      *  writing scientific reports
      *  problem solving
      *  interpreting scientific information

 

Computers & IT

      *  SQL

      *  office applications

      *  binary system

      *  operating systems

      *  web design

      *  business modelling

      *  information & effective communication

      *  effective computer use & managing files

      *  object-orientated programming with Java

      *  computing technology concepts

      *  information concepts
      *  information & effective communication

                  University Foundation Higher-Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT
                  University Foundation Diploma in Science, Mathematics & IT
                  Pre-Masters Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT
                  Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT

            
BBSI courses are carefully designed and structured at different language levels to enable international students to develop all 4 English language skills simultaneously, while developing their professional communication skills and professional knowledge in academic, vocational or professional context, in the specialised subject of their choice. Students therefore have the flexibility to focus on either academic or vocational progression, depending on their personal training needs and particular learning objectives.

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The following Pre-Masters Diploma courses are also available at BBSI:

• Management & Business Administration
• Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations 
• Finance & Financial Services
• Hospitality Management & Tourism
• Legal Studies

*    Examination fees for those seeking to undertake external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees.