Overview

This programme focuses on strengthening your subject knowledge, academic literacy, research capabilities, analytical skills and English language proficiency. The programme is particularly valuable if your academic background differs from your chosen Master's degree, you do not meet direct entry requirements, or you are returning to study after a gap.

Depending on your English language proficiency, you can choose between a 30-week Standard Pre-Master’s or a 10-week English Pre-Master’s.

Upon successful completion, you can progress to one of the following postgraduate degrees at Lancaster University Leipzig :

MSc Cyber Security
MSc Data Science

Accreditation

Lancaster University Leipzig is part of the global Navitas network, therefore this programme is delivered within a robust academic quality framework. Regular review of teaching, assessment and student outcomes helps ensure a high-quality learning experience and effective preparation for undergraduate study.

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Programme Structure

During the 30-week programme, you will be introduced to core computing disciplines, including:

Interactive Learning Skills Communication
Critical and Creative Thinking
Programming Clinic
Computing Systems
Mathematics and Statistics in Computing

The 10-week programme will focus exclusively on developing your English language skills. Wherever possible, your chosen degree will be taken into account, and related subject matter will be incorporated into the syllabus.

Modules are spread evenly across your chosen duration.

Audience

This programme is ideal for students who:

Do not meet Lancaster University Leipzig’s Master’s degree entry requirements
Completed a Bachelor’s degree that is incompatible with Master’s degree entry
Require extra preparation to master the academic demands of postgraduate study

Lecturers

Robert Kirschstein Programme Lead / Dr Fabio Di Nocera, Tutor of Maths

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 7 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Starts in January and October Intake. Applications open until the start of the programme with Welcome Week in October/January.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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67

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PTE Academic

42

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IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leipzig, Germany

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 104 other preparation in Computer Sciences in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

Third Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

67

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PTE Academic

42

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK Academic Requirements:

BSc Hons 3rd class or equivalent in economics, business, commerce, or similar.

We accept a wide range of national qualifications, and you can check specific entry requirements on our website: Postgraduate Entry Requirements - Lancaster University Leipzig

Work experience

None

Technological requirements

Laptop

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13200 EUR / year

≈ 13200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

11200 EUR / year

≈ 11200 EUR / year

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Living costs

Leipzig

Germany

720 - 1047 EUR / month

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

Funding

We offer a range of scholarships. For the latest information, please visit our website: Postgraduate Scholarships - Lancaster University Leipzig

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Overview

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

Audience

Lecturers

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

Technological requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Leipzig

Funding

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