Postgraduate Pathway
A postgraduate pathway is a single course comprising two stages of study; Pre-Master’s and Master’s. When you successfully complete the full pathway you will be awarded a Master’s degree from ARU.
The Postgraduate Pathway is designed for students from a variety of different backgrounds, who may:
- require additional English language support
- come from a different academic environment than the UK
- have been away from studies for a period of time
- be looking to find-tune skills already gained during undergraduate studies, employment or both
If you fall into any of the above categories, then choosing a postgraduate pathway at ARU College could be the right decision for you.
The Pre-master’s pathway will prepare you for your future postgraduate studies at ARU by giving you the confidence and expertise in areas relevant to your chosen Master’s degree. You will:
- develop fundamental knowledge and understanding of the basic principles relevant to your degree
- develop basic numerical techniques, research methodologies, ICT, presentation and communication skills
- gain a competent set of transferable skills that will help you in your academic studies and future career
- attain the necessary level of language competence specific to your chosen field
Pre-Master’s (Stage 1)
The Pre-Master’s course is stage 1 of this Postgraduate Pathway and is one semester long.
It has been designed for students who do not meet the criteria for direct entry onto their chosen ARU Master’s degree. All ARU Pre-Master’s courses are taught at the Cambridge or Peterborough campuses. Depending on your chosen degree, you may need to change to the Chelmsford campus for your Master’s. Assessment for most modules includes tests, assignments, dissertation, and a two-hour final exam.
Master’s (Stage 2)
The Master’s degree is stage 2 of the ARU Postgraduate Pathway.
During the Master’s degree, students will build on what they have learned in the Pre-Master’s and extend their understanding of the relevant area of study. The Master’s (stage 2) is delivered by ARU. Modules will be assessed by exams, assignments, essays or seminar performance (group or individual presentations.)
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