Distance Learning Pre-Master’s Programme (DL PMP)
Information about our Distance Learning Pre-Master's Programme
For Entry: May | August
For online learning, at postgraduate level you can study the Distance Learning Pre-Master’s Programme (DL PMP).
The DL PMP is designed for those students who do not qualify for direct entry to a postgraduate degree at the University of Dundee. This could be because of the grades achieved in your undergraduate degree; your current qualifications are not equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree or if you want to improve your academic and English language skills.
Our DL PMP will equip you with the advanced skills you need to complete your postgraduate study at the University of Dundee. You can study this over 15 weeks before progressing to your chosen master’s degree course.
You can choose to study one of the following routes
- Business & Energy & Sustainability
- Computing
- Education & Psychology
- Engineering
- Nursing
Course start dates
Check your Continuation Degree for the start dates available to you.
| DL PMP | April-25 | August-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Course Start | 28 April 2025 | 4 August 2025 |
| Last Enrolment Date | 30 April 2025 | 6 August 2025 |
| End Date | 8 August 2025 | 28 November 2025 |
| University Start of Teaching | 22 September 2025 | 19 January 2026 |
Entry requirements
To gain entry to the Distance Learning Pre-Master's course, you need to meet the academic and English language criteria detailed below.
| Course | Academic Requirements | English Language Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| DL PMP | Qualifying Diploma, ordinary or 3rd Class Honours Degree | IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 (or equivalent) |
| DL PMP + 6-week PSE | IELTS 5.0 with no less than 4.5 (or equivalent) | |
| DL PMP + 12-week PSE | IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0 (or equivalent) |
For country and subject specific entry requirements contact us directly.
Continuation Degrees
When you apply to International College Dundee you make your continuation degree choice from a wide selection of well-regarded academic routes.
English Language Testing
As an alternative to IELTS or the equivalent, the University of Dundee recognises the English Language Level Test (ELLT) delivered by Oxford International English Test Centre for entry to the International College Dundee. The ELLT is a three-step assessment taken to find out your current English language level and can be completed 100% online. Depending on your score you will either continue direct onto your chosen IIB programme at ICD, or be advised to enrol onto a pre-sessional English course.