NCUK Pre Master Programme (7 Months)

Dublin International Foundation College

DIFC is the only NCUK study Centre in Ireland, our Pre Master programme equips students who have fulfilled the academic admissions criteria with the skills required to commence a taught postgraduate programme from day one. Masters Programmes in Ireland are 1 year in duration compared to years in the UK. On completing the NCUK the IFY or PMP course students will be placed on to a suitable degree or masters programme at one of the NCUK Universities.

The NCUK Master’s Preparation (known as the Pre Master Programme) is a modular course consisting of a core element and a subject theme. The core element includes modules in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), Learning Skills including Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) and Research Methodology that includes project planning and the submission of a 5,000 word dissertation. Students in the longer duration September intake programme also undertake an individual research project and complete a substantial dissertation

‘Management and Science’ is currently offered as the subject theme at DIFC. This is, however, used as a vehicle for practicing academic study skills and is relevant for students wishing to study a wide variety of subjects at postgraduate level.

Students graduating from a Masters in Ireland can stay in Ireland for 24 months in employment, following their studies.

Start dates in September & January