Pre-Master's – Business
Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Key facts
- Level
- Foundation
- Subject
- Business & Management
- Duration
- 1 term (about 3 months) or 2 terms (about 6 months)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- £12,385 per year
- Intakes
- January 2027, April 2027, June 2027, September 2027, November 2027
Course overview
A one- or two-term pathway at Edinburgh Napier leading to a wide choice of business master's, from finance and accounting to tourism, events, HR and logistics. It covers academic English, an introduction to UK postgraduate study and a progression project. Delivered by Edinburgh Napier University International College. 2026-27 pathway fee: £9,445 (1 term) or £12,385 (2 terms). This covers the pathway only; the master's degree fee is charged separately by the university.
What you will study
Pathway modules: English and Skills for Masters Studies; Introduction to Postgraduate Studies in the UK; Postgraduate Progression Project
Progression master's degrees (after passing the pathway at the required level):
- MSc Accounting: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-accounting-postgraduate-fulltime
- MSc International Finance: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-international-finance-postgraduate-fulltime
- MSc Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-global-logistics-and-supply-chain-analytics-postgraduate-fulltime
- MSc International Festival and Event Management: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-international-festival-,-a-,-event-management-postgraduate-fulltime
- MSc International Human Resource Management: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-international-human-resource-management-postgraduate-fulltime
- MSc International Tourism Destination Management: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-international-tourism-destination-management-postgraduate-fulltime
- MSc International Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-international-heritage-,-a-,-cultural-tourism-management-postgraduate-fulltime
- MSc Intercultural Business Communication: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-intercultural-business-communication-postgraduate-fulltime
- MSc International Business Management: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-international-business-management-postgraduate-fulltime
- MSc Global Hospitality Management (2-year course): https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-global-hospitality-management-extended-postgraduate-fulltime
Progression degree fees: https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/international-students/international-students-fees-and-funding
Oxford International course page: https://www.oxfordinternational.com/courses/detail/pathway-edinburgh-napier-university-pre-master-s-business/
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Pre-master’s (IIM) 1 term: Bachelor Degree (Third Class Honours) Pre-master’s (IIM) 2 terms: Diploma of Higher Education (Dip HE) / Higher National Diploma (HND) English: IELTS 2 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with no component below 5.5). Some applicants may be required to provide a UKVI-approved SELT. Please check your country-specific entry requirements or contact our Admissions team before applying. 1 Term: IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). Some applicants may be required to provide a UKVI-approved SELT. Please check your country-specific entry requirements or contact our Admissions team before applying. Oxford ELLT 1-term : 6 (with no less than 6 in any skill) 2-terms : 5 (with no less than 5 in each skill)
English language
IELTS 5.5
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Listening 5.5
Scholarships for this course
Oxford International Postgraduate Pathway Scholarship (Edinburgh Napier)
£5,075 to £7,170
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.