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Extended Masters

Module details

Our EMA module will involve daily contact with both tutors and peers in a classroom setting five days a week. In addition, weekly individual tutorials will be provided to discuss both your academic progress and your wellbeing. You will also have weekly support and opportunity for language practice with our Open Learning Centre staff. 

Successful completion of this module will allow you to progress onto the remaining modules of your masters without the need to retake IELTS.

Subject-specific focus

This programme includes a subject-specific focus to help prepare postgraduate students to work within their academic discipline.

This includes a seminar delivered by the relevant academic department on a Wednesday morning. A single UK visa can be used for the Extended Masters, covering both the English language programme and the degree.

Key facts

Type English language pre-sessional

Duration 6 or 10 weeks

Location Brighton, Falmer campus

Applications for summer 2023 have now closed.

Course in detail

10 weeks

Through intensive study you will rapidly increase your confidence in spoken and written English and your knowledge of the UK academic environment.

  • Intensive practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • Grammar review and vocabulary development
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Language learning strategies
  • Guided self-study
  • Preparation for studying in English
  • Intensive listening and note-taking practice
  • Essential grammar for academic writing
  • Essential subject-specific vocabulary
  • Intensive writing practice and feedback
  • Intensive reading skills review and practice
  • Intensive speaking practice
  • Presentation practice

Augusto Weber

"I will be able to use what I’ve learnt here for many years; it has been very useful for me, for my research and I’m sure it will be for my whole life." Augusto Weber.

6 weeks

You will further develop your academic English skills in preparation for your final assessment tasks.

  • Intensive preparation for studying at postgraduate level in English
  • Essential grammar for academic writing
  • Essential subject-specific vocabulary
  • Reading skills for dealing with longer academic articles
  • Writing successful academic essays and summaries
  • Giving confident academic presentations
  • Note-taking from both lectures and written text
  • Group work based on desk and field research
  • Developing effective learning strategies

Class organisation

You will study in groups of up to 16. We use the latest online learning techniques, combining taught classes with online tutor contact, peer discussion and study. This is accomplished though our online learning environment as well as excellent learning resources housed in the Open Learning Centre.

All our pre-sessional programmes offer 18 hours of tuition per week with allocated time for guided self-study and peer work.

On campus, lessons normally take place between 9.30 and 13.00, Monday to Friday, with additional afternoon lessons between 14.00 and 15.30 two days a week.

In the event of remote delivery due to COVID-19, timetables are organised around student time zones. Course content remains the same and face-to-face teaching is delivered online as far as possible using Microsoft Teams.

Course list

Accounting, business, management and law

  • The Brighton MBA
  • Economics and Finance MSc
  • Finance and Accounting MSc
  • Finance and Banking MSc
  • Finance and Investment MSc
  • Finance and Risk Management MSc
  • International Management MSc
  • Law Conversion LLM
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc
  • Management MSc
  • Management (Entrepreneurship) MSc
  • Management (Human Resources) MSc
  • Marketing MSc
  • Marketing (Branding and Communications) MSc
  • Marketing (Digital Marketing) MSc
  • Marketing (International Marketing) MSc

Architecture, arts and design

  • Architecture and Urban Design MA
  • History of Design and Material Culture MA
  • Curating Collections and Heritage MA
  • Fine Art MA
  • Interior Design MA
  • Photography MA
  • Sequential Design/Illustration MA
  • Sustainable Design MA

Computing and mathematics 

  • Cyber Security MSc
  • Data Analytics MSc
  • User Experience Design MSc

Construction and building

  • Project Management for Construction MSc
  • Water and Environmental Management MSc 
  • Town Planning MSc

Engineering

  • Civil Engineering MSc
  • Earthquake and Structural Engineering MSc

Geography, geology and environment

  • Ecology and Conservation MRes
  • Environmental Assessment and Management MSc 
  • Geographical Information Systems and Environmental Management MSc

Humanities, literature and language 

  • Creative Writing MA
  • Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights MA

Science and health 

  • Advanced Podiatry MSc
  • Biological Sciences MRes
  • Biomedical Sciences MRes
  • Chemistry MRes
  • Clinical Research MRes
  • Health MSc
  • Health Promotion MSc
  • Health and Management MSc
  • Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) MSc
  • Advanced Occupational Therapy MSc
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences MRes
  • Public Health MSc

Social sciences and psychology 

  • Community Psychology MA

Sport and exercise

  • Advanced Physiotherapy MSc

Entry requirements, dates and fees

2022 start dates

Overview

Study timeStage requirements DatesFees

10 weeks
21 hours per week

5.5 (with min 5.5) for students requirement an IELTS equivalent of 6.5

6.0 (with min 5.5) for students requiring an IELTS equiv of 7.0.

26 June to 1 September 2023

£3,300

6 weeks
21 hours per week

6.0 (min. 5.5) for students requiring an IELTS of 6.5

6.5 (min. 6.0) for students requiring an IELTS of 7.0

24 July to 1 September 2023

£1,980

Dates are subject to confirmation.

UK bank holidays

Classes do not run on UK bank holidays. Offices, banks, schools and universities are also closed.

There is one bank holiday during this academic course: 28 August 2022.

To apply for this programme you should submit a recognised English language test certificate such as IELTS, or take a University of Brighton English language test.

Academic entry requirements
For academic entry requirements and tuition fees for your chosen degree course, refer to the course description in the course finder.

For qualifications that are considered as alternative to IELTS see the language entry requirements.

All about...

Location

About Brighton

A cosmopolitan city famed for its nightlife, bohemian atmosphere and beautiful surroundings, Brighton is a great place to be a student.

Whether you prefer the natural delights of the sea and South Downs or the bustle of the North Laine shopping district, there are fantastic events throughout the year that reflect the huge amount of character – both historic and modern – that the city possesses.

Brighton is host to three university campuses: City campus, Moulsecoomb and Falmer. City campus is in the centre of town, while Moulsecoomb and Falmer are just ten minutes away by bus or by train.

Social scene – Most students head into the lively centre of Brighton for its mix of bars, pubs, clubs, theatres, comedy houses and live music venues. In the summer the seafront buzzes with activities and impromptu BBQs and picnics on the beach.

The Great Escape festival has been firmly established as the leading event for showcasing new music, with over 300 bands playing 30 venues across the city over three days.

Arts – Brighton hosts England’s biggest arts festival in May each year, and has a selection of highly regarded theatres, galleries and events, not to mention the quirky Royal Pavilion which has become a symbol of the city's eccentricities.

The Brighton Festival is now the largest arts festival in England, and is one of the major milestones in the international cultural calendar. The Brighton Fringe is one of the largest fringe festivals in the world.

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Campus

Falmer campus

All our English language pre-sessional programmes are based at the Falmer campus. The campus is on the edge of the South Downs National Park, just four miles from Brighton seafront.

With around 7,000 students based here, we've invested £60 million in this campus in the last 10 years, equipping it with outstanding modern facilities.

Over 600 students live in Great Wilkins and Paddock Field halls of residence, both within walking distance. There are a number of areas of Brighton that are popular with students a short cycle or bus ride away.

The campus has excellent sports facilities including:

  • a floodlit astroturf football pitch
  • netball courts
  • tennis courts
  • a sports centre with a fitness suite
  • two activity studios
  • a sports hall with six badminton courts.

The campus is right next to Brighton & Hove Albion's Amex Stadium which houses not only football matches, but a number of events throughout the year.

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Facilities and support

Whilst you are studying on one of our pre-sessional English language programmes you will have full access to all of the facilities enjoyed by other students at the university. This includes a wide range of academic and personal support services as well as full use of libraries and computer systems.

Our Open Learning Centre is home to facilities including:

  • computer workstations
  • viewing station equipped with a large screen for group work
  • Extensive collection of graded readers
  • large collection of English language books and dictionaries for general and academic English
  • pronunciation worksheets tailored to several first languages
  • local access to photocopier, scanner and printing facilities
  • searchable online catalogue of materials
  • live satellite television in English, French, German, Spanish
  • English and foreign language news, documentaries and films.

You'll also have access to University of Brighton support services including:

  • ongoing English language support and the Writing Advisory Service (WAS)
  • visa advice
  • careers guidance
  • academic study resources
  • specialist international student advice
  • health, disability and dyslexia support.
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Accommodation

Our accommodation service will be happy to arrange accommodation for the duration of your English pre-sessional programme, and your degree course.

We offer on-campus university halls of residence:

Halls of residence
Halls accommodation usually consists of a bedroom and shared living and kitchen space in a flat accommodating six students. Most bedrooms have ensuite facilities.

Find out more about halls of residence

If you have any questions about accommodation get in touch with us at accommodation@brighton.ac.uk or +44 (0)1273 644100.

Social programme

There are lots of social activities for you to get involved in during your time at the BSSH. These activities include Brighton Students' Union activities, International Students Society (ISS) events and BSSH's very own weekly social programme.

Brighton Students' Union activities

The University of Brighton Students' Union provides a year-round programme of events including club nights, karaoke and cinema events.

There are over 100 student-run societies and some exclusively for international and EU students.

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Brighton Big Screen

How to apply

To apply for the Extended Masters programme, you should first apply for your masters course. Application for most postgraduate courses can be made online from the course finder.

Once you have made your masters application, you can register for the Extended Masters below.

Applications for summer 2023 have now closed.

If you have questions about your application, fees or entry requirements, get in touch with us:

  • +44 (0)1273 643339
  • learnenglish@brighton.ac.uk
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