Pre-Master's – Creative Industries
Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Key facts
- Level
- Foundation
- Subject
- Arts & Media
- Duration
- 1 term (about 3 months) or 2 terms (about 6 months)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- £9,445 per year
- Intakes
- June 2027
Course overview
A one-term pathway at Edinburgh Napier for students heading to master's study in journalism, publishing and design. It develops academic English, UK postgraduate study skills and a progression project. Delivered by Edinburgh Napier University International College. 2026-27 pathway fee: £9,445. 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):
- MA Sports Journalism: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/ma-sports-journalism-postgraduate-full-time
- MA Design for Interactive Experience: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/ma-design-for-interactive-experience-postgraduate-full-time
- MSc Publishing: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-publishing-postgraduate-fulltime
- MA Heritage and Exhibition Design: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/ma-heritage-and-exhibition-design-postgraduate-fulltime
- MA Journalism: https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/ma-journalism-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-creative-industries/
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.