Learn English at the University of Brighton

Extended Masters route

Key facts

  • The Extended Masters route allows you to combine a masters degree with an English language course. You can typically obtain a single UK visa to cover both parts.
  • You can go straight from the Extended Masters route to your degree course, providing you pass your assessments at the Brighton Language Institute.
  • The Extended Masters route is based at the University of Brighton and taught by tutors who understand the skills and knowledge that you need for academic success.

The objective of the English language study in the extended masters route is to help you build up a strong academic vocabulary that specifically relates to your masters subject. You will have an opportunity to work with specialist tutors from your area of study before starting your masters degree.

Brighton Language Institute is responsible for the English language component of the extended masters. For more information about the academic aspect of the course, please refer to the school. The extended masters route is available with the following courses, with new courses available throughout the year.

Accounting, economics and finance

Architecture

Art and design

Business, marketing and retail

Computing

Education and teaching

English and linguistics

Food and hospitality

Health

Humanities

Management

Media

Performance and visual art

Social Science

Travel, tourism and events

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Chin Tin Lin

Ching-Ting Lin from Taiwan
Extended masters student

"The extended masters has improved my English language, my reading speed and academic vocabulary. In addition, I have learnt more about how to write an academic essay and how to find the articles to support my ideas.

"Both Brighton and Eastbourne are brilliant places to study and live. I really enjoyed every moment of this course and indeed I have made the correct choice. I am sure I am now prepared to go on to the masters programme."