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Course type
Postgraduate
Entry requirements
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Why study this course?

This extended master’s programme is designed for international students who wish to pursue postgraduate study at London Metropolitan University and will allow guaranteed progression on to our Public Health MSc.

Our Extended Master’s Public Health MSc begins with a 15-week programme that will help improve your English language ability and study skills before starting your master’s course in public health. There is also the opportunity for those who need extra English language support to complete a pre-sessional course prior to the extended master’s programme.

Following this initial 15 weeks, you will go on to join our Public Health MSc. This will teach you about the fundamental factors when considering public health. From the viewpoint that public health policy is much wider than healthcare alone, this course will cover the social, political, environmental and economic determinants contributing to the health of the population and also consider how this can be improved. On completion of the course, you’ll be prepared for a public health career within the National Health Service (NHS), community and government organisations and agencies.

Find out more about our Public Health MSc.

Improve your skills before starting your master's

This course begins with a 12-week programme that will help improve your English language ability and study skills before starting your master’s course

Designed for international students

This programme is designed for international students who wish to pursue postgraduate study with us and will allow guaranteed progression on to our Public Health MSc

Get the support you need

There is also the opportunity for those who need extra English language support to complete a pre-sessional course prior to the extended master’s programme

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Course details

You will be required to have:

  • a minimum of a third-class degree in the subject or related subject of your proposed master’s study
  • any additional requirements specified in the specific master’s course entry requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Your assessments at the end of each module have been carefully designed to ensure you have the opportunity to demonstrate your learning and meet the stated outcomes. Assessment methods include essay writing, formal examinations, report writing, group working, debating and formal presentations, together with the compiling of a portfolio of tasks and activities undertaken.

The programme is planned to build both your self-esteem and your confidence so you’re able to engage fully with study within the UK.

Your early modules will concentrate on supporting and directing your learning in a focused manner to ensure you’re developing at the appropriate rate and that your understanding, skills development and learning is progressing as it should. As the programme unfolds and you move to the second semester modules, the support and direction they receive will gradually be reduced and the students will transition to greater independence and autonomy.

Assessments throughout your modules will form an important part of assessing your progress. In-class activities including group working and discussion, mock debates, writing activities, mock examinations and tutor feedback given to you regarding your individual performance will ensure that you’re fully prepared for the assessments that take place at the end of each module.

Details about assessments during your specific master’s course can be found on the Public Health MSc course page.

Our extended master’s programmes are designed to help you acquire, develop and demonstrate the skills required to successfully undertake postgraduate study in your chosen field.

Find out more about what graduates of the master’s course have gone on to do on our Public Health MSc course page.

If you've already studied your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on any further study with us.
* exclusions apply

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

How to apply

Use the apply button to begin your application.

If you require a Student visa and wish to study a postgraduate course on a part-time basis, please read our how to apply information for international students to ensure you have all the details you need about the application process.

When to apply

You are advised to apply as early as possible as applications will only be considered if there are places available on the course.

To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.

Are you from outside the UK? Find out how to apply from your home country

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