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Pre-masters Programme
Durham University International Study Centre
Full Time
Sep 2026
9 Month
The Pre-Masters in Law and Social Science prepares you for a choice of progression degrees at Durham University. When you have completed the programme and achieved the required grades, you can progress to a range of postgraduate degrees at Durham University. Who is this programme for? This programme is for international students looking to study a Masters degree in law or social sciences at Durham University. Explore a wide range of topics through one of the distinctive routes: Anthropology, Archaeology, Arts & Humanities, Data Science, Geography, Law, TESOL and Politics. Improve your academic and English language skills needed for entry to your chosen Masters degree. Gain the opportunity to progress to a large number of impressive postgraduate degrees at this world-renowned university. Develop your ability to critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of a range of research methods. Engage in a new, culturally exciting community and enjoy studying abroad in the UK.
Academic English Skills aims to provide thorough training in the language and related academic skills which will enable international students to best achieve their academic potential at university. Our Academic English programme is validated by UK ENIC, the UK government agency responsible for providing information and expert opinion on qualifications and skills worldwide.
In this module students concentrate on developing the critical skills specific to the reading and writing that will be required in their taught Masters degree programme. The course focuses on developing student criticality, fostering thorough scholarly skills and independent learning through the critical reading, analysis, evaluation and summary of authentic academic texts.
The aim of the Extended Research Project module is to help students develop the ability to undertake independent research and write longer pieces of academic work, displaying applied understanding of subject matter and an ability to critically analyse materials and concepts. Additionally, students will establish competency in research methods for use in a social science and/or a legal research context. Students will choose their research focus based on their pathway choice.
The Globalisation module will introduce students to the concept of globalisation through a consideration of the key agents and institutions active on the world stage. Students will engage with a variety of topics that constitute some of the core themes in globalisation debates. There will be a requirement to develop a critical awareness of various perspectives on globalisation from a political, cultural, economic and social viewpoint. Please note that this module is not part of the Law route.
This module provides students with a broad range of research tools and skills required for the social sciences. It aims to equip students with all aspects of the research process and to train them, through active participation, in a wide variety of research techniques.
