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Pre-Masters Programme in Business, Humanities, Science and Engineering

The Pre-Masters programme is a preparational course for international students who wish to study one of a range of masters degrees at the University of Sussex. You can choose to study either one or two semesters of the programme, depending on your academic level.

There are seven subject pathways available, depending on your chosen progression degree. You will study a combination of core and subject-specific modules related to your intended masters degree. During the Pre-Masters course, you have the option to change your progression degree. In 2024, 96% of students who completed their Pre-Masters Programme at the University of Sussex International Study Centre were offered a place at the University of Sussex

What you’ll study

The University of Sussex Pre-Masters programme in Business, Humanities, Science and Engineering is intended for students who already have an undergraduate degree, looking to study a masters in the UK. Specifically designed to improve your English language level, study skills and academic knowledge, this course will help you to succeed in your postgraduate study and in your professional career.

Leading to: International Law LLM

International law is a dynamic and evolving area of law. It encompasses a wide range of topics and specialisations engaging with the relationships between states, non-state actors and international organisations. International law often operates in highly politicised contexts such as use of force, armed conflicts or climate emergency. Yet it also regulates the everyday routine of our interdependent world, such as immigration, trade and international investments.

On this LLM, you’ll study:

• the interactions between states, international organisations, international institutions, NGOs and other global actors
• key international law regimes (for example human rights, international criminal law, environmental law, investment law)
• critiques of the role of international law within global affairs

You’ll gain an understanding of the political contexts of contemporary international law challenges. There are opportunities for you to:

• Engage in practical skills-building through the ‘Model UN’ and ‘International Mooting’ exercises
• Interact with practitioners from international courts and tribunals
• Apply to be involved in the new Sussex Law and Policy Centre.

During your studies, you’ll gain a global perspective and have the chance to network with other lawyers, activists and international practitioners from around the world. These networks will also be valuable after you graduate.

We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.