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Pre-Master in Engineering and Design (One-Semester) Leading to Master of Science in Digital Design and Branding Navitas Group - Brunel University London Pathway College Navitas Group - Brunel University London Pathway College, UK

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GBP 9950

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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15 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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33%

Min GPA

Program Overview

A postgraduate pathway is a single course comprising two stages of study; Pre-Master’s and Master’s. When you successfully complete the full pathway you will be awarded a Master’s degree from London Brunel International College (LBIC).

Advantage of London Brunel International College (LBIC) Postgraduate Pathway

The postgraduate pathway is designed for students from a variety of backgrounds who:

  • Require additional English language training
  • Come from a different academic environment to that of the UK
  • Have been away from studies for a period of time
  • Are looking to fine-tune skills already gained during undergraduate studies, employment or both

If you fall into any of the above categories, choosing the postgraduate pathway at London Brunel International College (LBIC) is the right decision.

The Pre-Master’s pathway will prepare you for future postgraduate studies by giving you confidence and expertise in areas relevant to your taught Master’s degree. You will:

  • Develop your fundamental knowledge and understanding of the basic principles relevant to your chosen degree
  • Develop basic numerical techniques, research methodologies and ICT, presentation and communication skills
  • Gain a competent set of transferable skills that will help you in your academic studies and future career, and enable you to make informed decisions
  • Attain the necessary level of language competence specific to your chosen field of study.

Pre-Master's (Stage 1)

The Pre-Master’s course is Stage 1 of the postgraduate pathway, it has been designed to prepare students who have not qualified for direct entry to London Brunel International College (LBIC) Master’s degrees, for postgraduate level studies.

Undertaking a Pre-Master’s course will provide you with the time to adjust to the rigorous research and independent study requirements of postgraduate studies and prepare you to get the most out of your postgraduate study at London Brunel International College (LBIC).

Master's (Stage 2)

The Master’s (Stage 2) offers students the chance to build on what they have learned during the Pre-Master’s and extend their professional understanding about their relevant area of study. A taught Master’s degree usually consists of a series of specialist modules in structured class, seminar or tutorial formats. A research thesis component may be included, but is much shorter than what is required for a Master’s degree by research. However, most taught masters’ degrees will have a final major project or dissertation component. The Master’s (Stage 2) is delivered by London Brunel International College (LBIC).

A postgraduate pathway will give you valuable insight into postgraduate-level studies in the UK. Most importantly, It will equip you with the appropriate knowledge and skills you need to excel in your chosen taught master's degree.

Digital Design and Branding MSc
Our Digital Design and Branding MSc degree is a modern, hands-on course that combines digital technology and creative design. It has been designed to equip you with advanced knowledge and practical skills required for a creative role in the digital branding industry.

You’ll develop deep understanding of advanced digital design practices within the context of branding.
Our modern, industry standard digital media facilities include a green screen and post-production studio, motion capture, sound and photography studios, 4K digital cinema cameras, and a dedicated render farm. You'll have independent access to exclusive PC and Mac computing workshops and benefit from the latest industry standard specialist software for graphic design and image/video editing, 3D animation, digital compositing and rich interactive content creation. There's also the opportunity for you to use our immersive virtual environment laboratory. This includes an immersive dome (planetarium) set up for Brunel by the National Space Centre in Leicester, and is one of only a few in the UK!
There are guest lectures covering lots of different digital media topics and the visiting lecturers provide advice on how to structure your portfolio and showreels. Speakers include creative and design directors, user experience designers, 3D graphic supervisors, as well as mobile and web developers.
Visits are arranged to TV and photography studios, and post-production houses. There’s also the opportunity to go to conferences and this is your chance to build networks with key industry experts. In addition, you have the advantage of Brunel’s close location to London for trips to exhibitions celebrating the creative industries.
Our digital design and branding MSc can be studied full-time over one year, or two years with a placement year. Alternatively, the course can be studied part-time over two years, or three years with a placement year. For both full-time and part-time study, the course is taught on one set day per week (currently Wednesdays), making it easier for you to fit in with your other commitments.
We encourage the placement year option as it provides you with a year’s worth of invaluable professional experience in the ever-growing creative industries and prepares you for a career that is appropriate to this exciting subject area.
A calendar highlight is the BrunelDigital degree show hosted on Brunel’s one London campus. Exhibiting your creative work at this event is a great way for you to connect with leading creative technologists and showcase your talent.

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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

May 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    33% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    9950

    Tuition Fee
    (GBP)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (GBP)

    13347 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    To be considered for the Navitas academic merit scholarship, students must:

    • have achieved a minimum average of 70% in their high school final year grades. Student who have completed further studies,  must have achieved a minimum average of 70% in the last 12 months of their most recent studies to be eligible. Non-academic subjects including physical education, religion and languages are not included in the assessment: and
    • Student have achieved a minimum English languageproficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
    • Students have a Letter of offer from a Navitas College or Navitas operated university campus (must hold an UNCONDITIONAL OFFER by the application deadline.
    • Be a new applicant (i.e. student who are currently studying with a Navitas member are not eligible).

    Navitas family bursaries
    Value

    The bursary is equivalent to 10% of the tuition fee for up to 8 units of study within one program only with a Navitas member institution. The bursary does not apply to additional units or repeat units that may also be undertaken and excludes mixed English options.

    Eligibility

    • Family Bursary applies where two or more students from the same family study at a Navitas institution.
    • The first family member can be studying at a Navitas institution at the same time as the other family members or may have studied at any Navitas institution previously.
    • The family bursary is granted to the second and subsequent family members who study at a Navitas institution.
    • Not have previously received a Navitas scholarship or bursary, or had a scholarship or bursary from Navitas withdrawn.

    Definitions

    • For the purpose of this bursary, a family member is defined as a husband, wife, brother, sister, mother, father, son, daughter or stepchild.

    Conditions

    • Successful recipients will not receive any money from the Navitas member institution. The value of the bursary will be recorded on the student's account each semester of study.
    • The bursary does not apply to additional units or repeat units that may also be undertaken.
    • Navitas bursary is not applicable to English language program or any component of any English language program offered by Navitas member institutions.

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    We’ve got some exciting updates - Brunel University London in 2025 — significant fee reductions + incredible progression scholarships! ????

    1.) Brunel Has Reduced Postgraduate Fees!
    Fee Highlights:

    • Computer Science MSc: £26,250 ?? £24,795
    • Engineering MSc: £26,250 ?? £24,795
    • LLM: £24,795 ?? £22,320
    • MBA: £33,600 ?? £29,500
    • Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences: £23,320 ?? £20,400

    2.) BPC Progression Scholarships – Up to £6,000!
     
    Undergraduate Students

    • Scholarships of £1,000–£3,000 at Foundation and First Year
    • Plus £3,000 per year upon successful progression to Brunel University London 

    Postgraduate Students

    •  Automatic £1,000 bursary at Pre-Masters
    •  Plus £4,000 guaranteed scholarship when they progress to Brunel

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