Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC)
Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC)

15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

1-Semester Pre-Master's Pathway in Art Management - Continue to Master of Arts - Design Management

Master's Degree

Program Summary

Pre-Master’s is an entry point that comes before a Master’s degree. By studying Pre-Master’s, students will gain a solid understanding of their chosen subject as well as the required skills for postgraduate-level study at a UK university. Upon successful completion, students will progress to their Master’s degree.

This course invites both designers and non-designers to apply design thinking to create innovative and purposeful outcomes. The course is interdisciplinary and covers areas including business, marketing, technology, and art. Students will work collaboratively as well as individually, acquiring the skills and confidence to manage and lead a project.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

59

Writing

59

Listening

59

Speaking

59

Program Intakes

Open date

August 2, 2025

Submission deadline

April 1, 2026

Open date

August 2, 2026

Submission deadline

November 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

4 month pathway program (pre-master's) followed by a 1 year master's degree

Program Length

£10224 GBP

Cost of Living

£0 GBP

Application fee

£10200 GBP / First Year

Gross Tuition