First, the difference between preparatory courses and language classes
Things are different.
Preparatory courses are prepared for subsequent degree applications, and no preparatory courses are offered. After finishing the preparatory course, you need to apply for a British undergraduate or master's degree.
Therefore, preparatory study generally includes the preparation of college courses.
Language classes are those students who have obtained a conditional admission notice before attending school, but failed in IELTS, that is, they met the academic requirements and the language did not meet the standard.
Therefore, language classes are generally aimed at improving language ability and will not involve any other content.
Different times
Language classes usually start a few months before the start of school, and the specific course cycle is determined by your language test scores. The preparatory course follows the start time of the main course, in January or September.
Different duration
The length of a language class depends on the students' language proficiency and the requirements and arrangements of the university. Different universities or majors have different requirements.
The preparatory course is basically about one year, and the specific duration still depends on the students' specific majors and their own academic foundation.
Different prices
The duration and nature determine the price, and the prices of preparatory courses and language courses are different.
The preparatory course price is 1-2w per year. The tuition fee for language courses is determined according to the duration of the course, usually 300 pounds a week. The specific price still depends on the specific regulations of each school.
Second, the British Foundation application conditions
Undergraduate preparatory course: students have finished at least Grade Two or graduated from high school in China, with an average score of over 70 (depending on the level and requirements of the school they apply for), and the total IELTS score is about 5.0.
Pre-master's degree: Students who have completed a formal three-year junior college or undergraduate course in China (including those who have not obtained a bachelor's degree) have an average score of over 70 (depending on the level and requirements of the applied school), and the total IELTS score is between 5.5 and 6.0.
Third, the application conditions for language classes in British universities
Language courses at Manchester University:
Language classes in Manchester University are divided into three weeks, six weeks and 10 weeks. The three-week language class is aimed at students who meet IELTS standards and get unconditional offer. The start time is usually in the middle and late August. The six-week entrance requirement is that the total score and items are 0.5 points lower than the main course, and the start time is generally at the end of July. The admission requirement of language class 10 week is that the total score and individual items are lower than those of ordinary classes 1.0 points, and the start time is generally early July.
University of Sheffield Language Course:
Language classes at the University of Sheffield are divided into four weeks, six weeks and 10 weeks. Provide four weeks for holders of indefinite offers, usually starting in early August. The requirement of 6 weeks is generally that the score is 0.5 points lower than the total score of the main course and the single item, and the start time is generally at the end of July. The requirement of 10 week is generally that the score is lower than the total score and each item of the main course 1 minute, and the start time is generally at the end of June.
Language courses at Leeds University:
Language classes at Leeds University are divided into 6 weeks and 10 weeks. The admission requirement for a 6-week language class is that the total score is 0.5 points lower than the main course, and the minimum score is 5.5 points at most. The general starting time is early August. The admission requirements of 10 week language classes are generally that the total score is 0.5 points lower than that of the main course, and the minimum score of at most two individual courses is 5.5 points, and the general start time is early July. It should be noted that some professional languages have different admission requirements, such as project management direction and human resources.
Language courses at Newcastle University:
The language course at Newcastle University is divided into 6 weeks and 10 weeks. The requirement of 6 weeks is that the total score is 0.5 points lower than that of ordinary classes, the writing requirement is 6.0, and the others are not lower than 5.5. School starts at the end of July. The requirement of 10 week is that the total score is 0.5 points lower than that of the ordinary class, with one item not less than 5.0 and the other items not less than 5.5 (including writing). School starts at the end of June.
Fourth, the British master's preparatory course is suitable for the crowd.
Students with relatively weak language foundation
If you apply for a British master's degree, if your English foundation is weak, it may be difficult to enter the formal master's course quickly, and you may not understand the course and keep up with the rhythm, which will also become an obstacle to master's study. In this regard, the British master's preparatory course has solved this problem well.
Undergraduate graduates apply for changing majors.
Many domestic undergraduates are not satisfied with their major in universities and plan to change their major to study in Britain. In this case, they might as well choose the British master's preparatory course. Through the study of pre-master degree, students can make up for the lack of new professional knowledge and make full preparations for transferring to formal master's courses.
3. College students in China
Domestic college graduates who want to apply for a British master's degree directly generally require relevant work experience. There are not many schools to choose from, and the scope of choice is small. Therefore, many students have turned their attention to the pre-master program in the UK.