Pre-Masters Program in Business, Humanities, Science and Engineering (1-Semester), Leading to Master of Arts in Corruption and Governance Study Group - University of Sussex International Study Centre, UK

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: Corruption and Governance MA

Develop your understanding of what corruption is, where and why it proliferates, and what we can do to counteract it.

This course is the only full-time Masters in the UK addressing issues of corruption. You’ll explore:

• how different disciplines define corruption and how this can lead to different anti-corruption approaches
• specific examples – from systematic abuses of power by parties, politicians and civil servants to small-scale, petty misdemeanours
• the role of business, unpacking the problems surrounding corruption and exploring potential solutions.

Peer-to-peer interaction and collaboration are key elements of the course and create a rich learning experience. Sharing knowledge and opinions allows us to look at issues from different perspectives. On graduation, you’ll have an understanding of corruption in many different contexts. You’ll also have the practical tools to design and put in place anti-corruption responses.