Edinburgh Napier University

The Pre-Masters programme is designed for those students who do not qualify for direct entry to a postgraduate degree at Edinburgh Napier University.

The Pre-Masters programme will equip you with the advanced skills you need to complete your postgraduate study at Edinburgh Napier University. You can study this over one or two terms depending on your academic qualifications and English language level.

Available Progression Degrees

Students can progress onto:

• MA Journalism
• MA Sport Journalism
• MSc Publishing
• MA Design for Interactive Experience
• MA Heritage and Exhibition Design

Common modules across all IIM pathway routes

English and Skills for Masters Studies

Introduction to Postgraduate Studies in the UK

The aim of the course is to introduce you to the structure, demands and expectations of postgraduate study across a range of subject disciplines in the UK. There is an emphasis on the development of advanced academic skills of particular relevance to study at postgraduate level and students are introduced to learning strategies that will be of benefit with particular emphasis on the VLE and the role of IT, the Internet, specialist sites and journals that may be accessed digitally. Students will be helped to become more reflective and self-evaluative and to develop group working and team building skills.

Postgraduate Progression Project

This module enables you to engage in a substantial piece of individual research and/or product development work focused on a topic relevant to your subject discipline. The topic may be drawn from a variety of sources including: prior work experience, discussions with peers’ research groups or a subject of personal interest. The project topic will be assessed for suitability to ensure sufficient academic challenge and can be satisfactorily supervised by an academic member of staff. Students will also be supported in considering whatever ethical issues may be raised by their choice of research topic and method. Selecting an appropriate topic and project managing the research and reporting processes are key elements in the assessment of your work. 

Course specific modules

Introduction to Research Methods

This module provides you with the opportunity to learn about the different types of evidence that may be used to inform and support decision-making in various contexts, including healthcare. In particular, you explore different approaches to undertaking the research process and various research methods; you have the opportunity to develop your skills to critique research and its relevance to practice in context. You learn how to interpret statistical analyses and undertake qualitative data analysis. You reflect on the ethical and professional implications of research and consider factors which promote or hinder the implementation of evidence to practice. After completion of this module you will have the knowledge and skills to be able to understand the research process, appraise evidence and evaluate its appropriateness for implementation in context.

Introduction to Collaborative Practice

This module provides the opportunity for those from various subject disciplines to work collaboratively. You work together in multidisciplinary teams throughout the module to address the requirements of short project briefs, taking on leadership and supportive roles within your groups as required. You explore and develop your skills in relation to project management, pitching, team working, negotiation, time management, collective and individual decision making, and communication. While it is likely that you will bring subject discipline-specific skills to deploy within this module, you are also expected to examine and apply wider skill sets to help their group realise the short project outcomes. Projects will be aligned with industry partners and will explore topics such as sustainability, supporting the community, and inclusion, with each project set in the context of real-world outcomes and expectations.

15 credits