The programme is designed to develop Students English language skills and introduce students to essential academic and study skills before travelling to the International Study Centre to begin their academic programme.

The Pre-Masters is a three-term programme that provides the specialist academic and English language preparation students need to succeed as a postgraduate student at Durham University. Once they successfully complete this Pre-Masters programme and achieve the required grades, they can start their chosen Masters degree at Durham University. After completing this pathway, students will transfer to the MSc - Management program. The MSc Management program at Durham University is ranked 5th in the UK by the Financial Times Masters in Management rankings 2019. It is designed to provide students with the tools, techniques and knowledge to succeed in business.