The Masters Preparation Programme is a full-time two or three term course preparing international students for entry to a Masters (MBA, MSc) programme in the UK. This fully-integrated course provides you with the language and academic skills required for postgraduate study in the UK. Successful completion of a first degree is compulsory for entry to this course.
The programme combines English language tuition, intensive IELTS exam preparation and academic training with specialist subject teaching focusing on your specified areas of interest. In addition, you learn about life in Britain and what is expected of you when studying a Masters degree at a British university, including essential IT and numeracy skills.
The core curriculum covers:
Intensive IELTS training (and GMAT on demand)
English for academic purposes
Advanced academic writing skills
Presentation and seminar skills
Academic listening and note-taking
Critical thinking
Research and study skills
IT and numeracy skills.
We offer a choice of subject modules allowing you to focus on your area of interest. You can choose three subject modules from the following:
International Business Studies
Management Studies
Marketing and Advertising
Human Resources
Entrepreneurship
Economics
E-commerce
The availability of subject modules will depend on student numbers.
Free higher education advisory service
As part of our Masters Preparation Programme we offer a free higher education advisory service. Our dedicated advisers guide you through every stage of the university application process from choosing the right course at the right university to completing your application form, providing references, writing your personal statement and dealing with replies.
*Booking discount! Students will receive a 5 per cent discount on tuition fees if the total balance is paid at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the first term. This discount is offered on the tuition fee only, it does not apply to accommodation, insurance, booking or airport transfer fees.
Scholarship opportunity
We are offering an exceptional student a full tuition scholarship on the Masters Preparation Programme. Click here for more details and an application form.
Accommodation prices
Type
Description
Weekly fee (GBP£)
Residential
Sorrento Residence: single en-suite room, daily bed & breakfast. Part of small hotel complex, between school and city centre
19
15mins
15mins
220
Tripos Court: self-catering, single room with private shower and toilet. Lively student residence between school and city centre, and opposite popular Cambridge Leisure Centre
18
10mins
10mins
168
Peterhouse College: self-catering, single room in shared student house. Available in July and August only. Traditional simply furnished university accommodation in Cambridge's historical city centre
19
15mins
0mins
130
Sedley Court: self-catering, single room with private shower and toilet. Available in July and August only. Lively student residence between school and city centre
18
15mins
15mins
168
Homestay
Single room, daily bed & breakfast, no evening meals.
Various - available on request.
98
Single room, daily bed & breakfast, evening meals, weekend lunches.
Various - available on request.
135
Single room, daily bed & breakfast, evening meals, weekend lunches, weekday lunches at Bell.
Various - available on request.
168
Guesthouse and hotels
Available on request.
Airport taxi transfer prices (Adult courses)
Airport transfer fees are non-refundable.
Bedgebury
Cambridge
London
Airport transfer (one way) London Gatwick
£85
£135
£90
Airport transfer (one way) London Heathrow
£115
£120
£75
Airport transfer (one way) London Stansted
£115
£75
£90
Airport transfer (one way) London Luton
£145
£85
£80
Airport transfer (one way) London City
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Ebbsfleet Eurostar Terminal
£85
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Insurance Cover
Before you arrive in Britain, we strongly recommend that you take out insurance for your own financial and personal security. You can arrange your own, or take out the Endsleigh Insurance Policy offered by Bell which is very competitive and has been specifically designed to meet the needs of International Students studying in the UK. Click here to read the Endsleigh Insurance Policy Details. Endsleigh is a leading insurance provider in the UK, for further information about this organisation, please visit their website at www.endsleigh.co.uk.
You will only be eligible to take advantage of the Endsleigh Insurance Policy offered by Bell if you are staying in accommodation arranged by Bell. If you have made your own accommodation arrangements, please visit Endsleigh’s website in order to obtain comprehensive insurance cover during your stay in the UK.
The Endsleigh Insurance policy offered by Bell covers early departure or cancellation of your period of study due to illness or accident, medical expenses, personal property etc**. Please read the Endsleigh Insurance Policy Details document in order to establish the exact terms of the cover.
Prices per person:
For adults over 66, fees are double those below.
** Please note that Bell cannot be held responsible for loss or theft of personal property.
Period of cover
Fee
Period of cover
Fee
Period of cover
Fee
Period of cover
Fee
Up to 8 days
£12.50
Up to 6 weeks
£30
Up to 5 months
£75
Up to 9 months
£130
Up to 16 days
£15
Up to 2 months
£33
Up to 6 months
£90
Up to 12 months
£135
Up to 22 days
£22.50
Up to 3 months
£55
Up to 7 months
£100
Up to 31 days
£25
Up to 4 months
£60
Up to 8 months
£110
Useful notes
All dates provided are recommended arrival dates. If you wish to start on a different date, please contact us.
Classes begin on the Monday and students should arrive on the Sunday.
Dates in bold indicate arrival dates that fall on a public holiday. In such cases, classes begin on the Tuesday and students should arrive on the holiday Monday instead of the Sunday.
Classes end on the Friday and students should depart on the Saturday, with the exception of Good Friday (21st March 2008) where students finish classes on the Thursday and should depart on the Friday.
Deposit
2008 UK: A non-refundable deposit of £215 is payable for all courses, which includes the £65 registration fee.
2008 Malta: A non-refundable deposit of €160 is payable for all courses, which includes the €60 registration fee.
High Season supplement
*High season supplements on UK courses: A high season supplement of £25 a week is payable on courses that fall during the period 15 June 2008 - 30 August 2008.
High season supplements on Malta courses are shown in the pricing tables.
Do you have a question or enquiry? Our resident Masters Preparation Programme specialist can help you. Use our online information request form to ask a question or request further information.