Master’s Foundation Programme (MFP)
Guaranteed progression1 to a variety of Master’s programmes offered by the School of Business, Economics and Informatics, the School of Law and the School of Science at Birkbeck, University of London.
The Master’s Foundation Programme is available as a two or three-term programme, offering opportunity to progress1 to a wide range of Master’s degrees.
Degree Progression Route Pathways Business Extended Master’s Foundation Programme (4 terms)
Master’s Foundation Programme (2 or 32 terms)
Life Sciences
Modules All 2 and 3-term students will study English for Academic Purposes, two core modules and specialist modules relevant to your chosen progression degree.
Engineering Humanities and Social Sciences
Core modules: Research Project Postgraduate Skills Development 3-term students will study two further subjects; 2-term students one further subject. 2 or 3 terms2
IELTS 5.0
IELTS 5.5
English language level
Entry criteria English level:
5.5 IELTS From 5.5 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element lower than 5.5 for the 3-term MFP. From 6.0 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element lower than 6.0 for the 2-term MFP. An extended programme is available if you do not have the required English language level. This programme lasts 4 terms and includes an English language module (ELPP) followed by 3 terms of MFP.
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Academic requirements:
Degree
Guideline minimum age:
21+
Successful completion of bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university.
¹ Some programmes at Birkbeck offer guaranteed progression on meeting the specified entry criteria. Please visit www.oncampus.global for more information. ² You may be offered a 2, 3 or 4 term programme depending on your English level and academic background. By the end of the first term of the extended programme, you will need to meet the English entry requirements of the main programme with an internal IELTS exam.
