Pre-Master's in Economics and Social Sciences

City St George's, University of London International Study Centre

Prepare to enter a leading postgraduate degree in economics and social sciences at City St George's, University of London. Develop essential study and research skills in preparation for your dissertation.

When you progress to City, you'll study at one of three Schools: Communication & Creativity, Policy & Global Affairs or Health & Psychological Sciences. Choose from industry-informed programs in media, health, creative industries, international politics, project management and more.

Key Information

The only international student preparation program in the UK that is fully validated and quality assured by City St George's, University of London.
Guaranteed progression to a range of postgraduate degrees in economics and social sciences at City St George's, University of London.
Study at our dedicated learning center in the heart of London, with tailored 24/7 support.
Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.
Successful completion of the Pre-Master’s leads to a Graduate Diploma of Higher Education.
Our 3-term course starts with a term of Academic English to prepare you for academic study in terms 2 and 3. Students with a higher level of English may be able to join our 2-term course directly.*

*Our 2-term Pre-master’s programs have two intakes every year, January and March, with an IELTS requirement of 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all subskills). The 3-term Pre-master’s option is IELTS 5.5 overall with a minimum 5.0 in all subskills.

Course Details

Pre-Master's in Economics and Social Sciences

City St George's, University of London International Study Centre

Academic Requirements

Completion of a minimum of three years of higher education with good grades. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience may be required for admission to specialised postgraduate courses.

English Language Requirements

You must obtain UKVI IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. Please note that INTO are also able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see www.intostudy.com/ielts-ukvi

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

4th January 2027 - 25th June 2027

Term 1: 4th January 2027 - 12th March 2027
Term 2: 15th March 2027 - 25th June 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 10,250.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 295.00 - 350.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 11,395.00 - 11,450.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.

Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.

Core modules

Credit Hours

English Language and Study Skills

30 Credit Hours

Research Skills

30 Credit Hours

Elective modules

Contemporary Approaches to Social Science and Humanities

20 Credit Hours

Introduction to Economics

40 Credit Hours

Introduction to Social Sciences

40 Credit Hours

Project Management

20 Credit Hours

Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

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Pre-Master's in Economics and Social Sciences

City St George's, University of London International Study Centre

Key Information

Course Details

Pre-Master's in Economics and Social Sciences

City St George's, University of London International Study Centre

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

Academic Year 2026/27

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Modules

Core modules

Credit Hours

Elective modules

Progression

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