Undergraduate Access

Many international students wish to attend British Universities at First Degree (undergraduate) or Masters level. MLS has provided Access courses since 1987 and, in recent years, has introduced a Pre-Masters Degree programme as a recognised route to a number of British Universities. We co-operate with over thirty of the top British Universities and hundreds of our students have gained places successfully completing First Degree and Masters programmes.

Over recent years, students have been placed at some of the following universities and other higher education establishments: Lancaster, Oxford Brookes, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, UCE Birmingham, Strathclyde, Kent, Warwick, Brighton, Sheffield Hallam, Surrey, Bath, Bradford, Plymouth, Cardiff, Southampton Institute, Royal Holloway, Southampton, Salford, King's College London, Manchester Metropolitan, Aberdeen, Durham, Cardiff.

Throughout the Access and Pre-Masters Degree programmes at MLS a specialist senior lecturer is available to guide, direct and assess university entrance applications. We frequently welcome university staff to our College to meet our students and, in turn, MLS organises visits to various universities to assist students in their selection.

Entry Requirements

Students must have a minimum Intermediate level of English on arrival and have completed high school education in their own country. Evidence of completion, in the form of a School Leaving Certificate, should be enclosed with the enrolment form.

Students attending the Pre-Masters Course should provide evidence of their first degree or minimum five year relevant work experience.

English Testing

All students are tested on arrival by completing the standard MLS test and are assigned to English classes according to test results.

The University Entrance Undergraduate Access Programme

Our University Entrance Undergraduate Access Programme is designed to meet the needs of a ‘Foundation Year Programme' for students wishing to continue to university to study for a First Degree. The 36-week programme over three terms covers the following subjects:

 Quantitative Methods
(to include Economics and Statistics)
 General Management and Personnel Management
 Marketing and Public Relations
 Computing
 Accounting and Financial Management
 Business Law
 English Study Skills and Business Communication

TERM 1 - TOTAL NUMBER OF LESSONS

EACH WEEK - 30

10 lessons	English Language on an integrated basis (to specialise in written skills)
20 lessons	Specialised sessions comprising:

 Accounting and Financial Control
 Marketing
 Management
 Statistics
 Economics
 Computing, including word processing, keyboard skills, operating systems - leading to the RSA CLAIT Stage 1 Information Technology examination
 Group Lecture - Social Studies
 Preparation for British Council IELTS Examination

Students should be of Intermediate, Higher Intermediate and Advanced levels.

During the MLS Access and Pre-Masters Degree programmes, students are prepared for the British Council IELTS (the International English Language Testing System examination). This test is recognised by Higher Education Institutions in Britain as a measure of English language competence. English Language Teaching Staff at MLS are specialists in the preparation of this examination, which can be taken in Bournemouth every month. The fee for this examination is not included in the cost of the course.

The MLS Access and Pre-Masters Degree programmes comprise English language and IELTS practice, academic study, oral and written communication skills, computer training and general management subjects. Both MLS university entrance programmes are suitable for students who wish to proceed to a business related degree or Masters degree course. The programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate entry are clearly outlined below.

Period of Study

The programmes normally start in September, January, April and July.

Class Size

Maximum 12 students per class.

Minimum Age

18 years.

Progression to Higher Education

MLS students have a good track record in progressing to British Universities having successfully completed the MLS Diploma Courses and attained the required language level (British Council IELTS examination).
As part of the course all students will receive full University counselling. Our University Counsellors will guide students through the University application process and help to advise them on the right choice of University for their needs.

Free additional services are available to all students, subject to availability:

 Language Laboratory
 Internet and E-mail facility
 Self Access / IT Learning Centre
 Library

TERM 2 - TOTAL NUMBER OF LESSONS

EACH WEEK - 30

10 lessons	Academic Study Skills, English and Business Communication
20 lessons	specialised sessions comprising:

 Business Law
 Personnel Management
 Financial Management
 Public Relations
 Computing (spreadsheets and
database management)
 Group Lecture - Social Studies
 Preparation for British Council IELTS Examination

TERM 3 - TOTAL NUMBER OF LESSONS

EACH WEEK - 30

6 lessons -	Academic Study Skills, English and Business Communication
24 lessons -	specialised sessions comprising:

 Integrated Case Studies
 Strategic Management
 Presentation Skills
 Elements of International Trade
 Computing (basic programming & graphic design)
 Organisational Theory
 Group Lecture - Social Studies
 Preparation for British Council IELTS Examination