Fees and apply

Choose the option that best fits your stage of study. All applications are made through the UK Research Academy website.

Important: You will not be asked to pay at this stage. We will send a payment link directly to your email address only after you have been accepted onto the programme.

All prices are shown in pounds sterling (GBP, £).

Pre-Master’s Programme

Our 10-week online programme for students preparing to study a UK Master’s degree.

  • 10-week online programme
  • Expert UK academic tuition
  • Live weekly seminars
  • China-friendly teaching platforms
  • Guided tasks and learning materials
  • Critical reading and academic writing development
  • Argument, literature review and research question skills
  • Responsible AI and academic integrity guidance
  • First-semester preparation

£4,500

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Full preparation and support

Pre-Master’s + Premium Support

The full Pre-Master’s Programme plus continued one-to-one guidance during your UK Master’s degree.

  • Full 10-week Pre-Master’s Programme
  • Expert UK academic tuition
  • Live weekly seminars
  • China-friendly teaching platforms
  • Guided tasks and learning materials
  • Critical reading and academic writing development
  • Argument, literature review and research question skills
  • Responsible AI and academic integrity guidance
  • First-semester preparation
  • Six one-to-one Premium Support sessions during your Master’s degree
  • Email follow-up support between Premium Support sessions
  • Continued guidance during your Master’s degree

£7,500

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Premium Support

For students who have enrolled on the Pre-Master’s Programme and want ongoing academic support during their UK Master’s degree.

  • For students who have completed Pre-Master’s Programme
  • Expert support from UK academic tutors
  • Six one-to-one academic guidance sessions
  • Email support for brief follow-up questions between sessions
  • Guidance on reading, planning, feedback and seminars
  • Support with research questions and assignment approaches
  • Responsible AI and academic integrity guidance
  • Designed to strengthen independence and confidence

£3,000

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Start dates and class groups 2027

The Pre-Master’s Programme runs three times during the year. Each programme lasts 10 weeks. Students join either the Tuesday or Thursday class group. All live seminars run 19:00–21:00 China time. When you apply, you can tell us your preferred class group.

Spring 2027

Months
March-May 2027

Tuesday class group
Tuesday, 19:00–21:00 China time
First seminar: Tuesday 2 March 2027

Thursday class group
Thursday, 19:00–21:00 China time
First seminar: Thursday 4 March 2027

Summer 2027

Months
June–August 2027

Tuesday class group
Tuesday, 19:00–21:00 China time
First seminar: Tuesday 1 June 2027

Thursday class group
Thursday, 19:00–21:00 China time
First seminar: Thursday 3 June 2027

Autumn 2027

Months
October–December 2027

Tuesday class group
Tuesday, 19:00–21:00 China time
First seminar: Tuesday 5 October 2027

Thursday class group
Thursday, 19:00–21:00 China time
First seminar: Thursday 7 October 2027

Payment

Important: Payment links are not shown on the website. If your application is successful, The UK Research Academy will send payment details to you directly by email.

Submitting an application is not a commitment to pay.

Premium Support

Premium Support is available as part of the combined £7,500 option, or later as a £3,000 add-on for students who have completed the Pre-Master’s Programme.

Students who have enrolled for the Pre-Master’s Programme only can apply for Premium Support at any time.

Contact us

If you have any questions about programme options, suitability, fees or how to apply, please contact us. We will be happy to help you choose the right option.

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