English - Pre-Masters English Language Pathway
The Pre-Masters English Language Pathway is a higher diploma course designed to develop students’ English language skills to a level commensurate with studying at third level.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 4.5 (or equivalent exam)
Careers / Further progression
On successful completion of the course, students will progress to some of the most innovative and competitive postgraduate degree courses in Business, Law, Public Policy, Science, Engineering, Medicine and Arts.
Further information
September – Register and start of classes. Please contact the college for details.
The maximum number of students in any of our classes is 15. For a class to run, the minimum number of students required is 5. English Language Centre reserves the right to cancel courses if minimum number of students is not reached with up to 2 weeks notification of cancellation.
Course Description
The Pre-Masters English Language Pathway is a higher diploma course designed to develop students’ English language skills to a level commensurate with studying at third level.
Course Overview
• Higher Diploma Certification (Level 8) on successful completion of all modules.
• Develop proficiency in the core linguistic areas (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
• Academic skills development (research methodologies, academic writing, critical thinking, presentation skills).
• Build discipline-related knowledge through academic text analysis and reading.
• Students will undertake a minor discipline-specific dissertation.
• One-one-feedback sessions and coaching to assist students with a successful transition to your chosen programme.
• Orientation to Irish culture and student life at University of Galway.
Progression Requirements
Successful completion of all course modules with a minimum average exit grade of 70% with no module score lower than 65%
90% attendance
For inquiries: Contact the English Language Centre’s Manager,
Dr Maeve Egan
E: maeve.m.egan@universityofgalway.ie