Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law

Lancaster University International Study Centre

Prepare for entry to a postgraduate degree in a wide range of subjects at Lancaster University, including law, design and a world top 3 linguistics program (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).

Key Information

Convert to a new subject or build upon your current education to the level required by your chosen degree.
Study at our dedicated learning hub at the heart of Lancaster University's campus, 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.

Course Details

Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law

Lancaster University International Study Centre

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Successfully completed appropriate first qualifications in their own country. Qualifications recognised must be 'academic' with pre-requisite list of acceptable subjects.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing (minimum 5.5 in all subskills if visa required)

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 - 4th June 2027

Term 1: 4th January 2027 - 12th March 2027
Term 2: 30th March 2027 - 4th June 2027

Academic Year 2026/27

30th March 2027 - 20th August 2027

Term 1: 30th March 2027 - 4th June 2027
Term 2: 14th June 2027 - 20th August 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 15,750.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 345.00 - 450.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 16,945.00 - 17,050.00

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. Students on the 2-term Pre-Master's typically require 90 credits.

Core modules

Credit Hours

Empirical Enquiry with Research Project

30 Credit Hours

Social and Political Studies

20 Credit Hours

Elective modules

EAP for Postgraduate Studies

20 Credit Hours

Economics

20 Credit Hours

Entrepreneurship and Employability

20 Credit Hours

Quantitative Methods for Business and Social Sciences

20 Credit Hours

Science and Technology in Society

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.

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Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law

Lancaster University International Study Centre

Key Information

Course Details

Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law

Lancaster University International Study Centre

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

Academic Year 2026/27

Academic Year 2026/27

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Modules

Core modules

Credit Hours

Elective modules

Progression