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Pre-masters Programme
University of Nottingham International College
Full Time
Jan 2027
2 Term
A Pre-Doctorate course is specially designed for international students to help you prepare for applying to a UK doctoral degree. It is taught at two of our colleges by expert tutors who know the UK’s doctorate-level education system extremely well. Your tutors will help you shape and refine your research proposal, often in collaboration with the universities themselves. Once you have successfully completed your Pre-Doctorate, you are guaranteed an interview at one of our partner universities where your research areas match.
Become familiar with key terminology, develop your written and spoken critical thinking and understand your subject specialism.
This module develops a research topic, understand data collection methods and plan a viable proposal for your doctorate.
This module explores the key skills required for doctoral study, learn what makes a successful application and consider your future career.