Why  Pre-Doctorate?

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If you have completed a Master's or Bachelor degree with a good  grade from a a UK university you might like to consider a Pre-Doctorate preparation course. It is designed to help you prepare for a presentation of your research proposal to a university admissions panel. If you successfully complete the course you will be guaranteed an interview at one of our partner universities, provided your research interests match theirs.

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The Pre-Doctorate taught at the University of Nottingham is for entry to an Engineering-related doctoral degree. 

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The Pre-Doctorate at Kaplan International College, London (KIC London) is affiliated to other partner universities; Aberdeen, Liverpool, UWE Bristol and Cranfield University. 

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What are the entry requirements?

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Typical entry requirements are:

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• Minimum IELTS band score 6.0 for a 1 term Pre-Doctorate's course or 5.5 for 2+ terms including Preparatory English and with no less than 5.0 in any of the skills. 

• Alternatives to UKVI IELTS may also be accepted.

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How long is a Pre-Doctorate's preparation course?

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A Pre-Doctorate varies in length. Typically it is 12 weeks long, that is 1 term.

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How much is a Pre-Master's?

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Tuition fees usually cost £5,00 at the University of Nottingham. At KIC London, for 1 term £4,685. For 2 terms £7,170 and 3 terms £9,105. 

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