Begin your Abertay University Pre-Masters programme here in Abuja
Graduate Certificate pathways designed to strengthen your academic knowledge and prepare you for a Masters degree at Abertay University — beginning right here in Nigeria.
Two Graduate Certificate routes to a Masters degree.
The Abertay University Pre-Masters programme offers two Graduate Certificate pathways — a one-term route in Business Management and a two-term route in Business Management & Computer Science — delivered by Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI) as the first stage of your postgraduate journey.
These programmes provide the academic foundation, subject knowledge, and study skills needed to progress confidently onto a Masters degree at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland.
Students can choose to study online or on campus in Abuja at the Oxford International Study Hub, giving you the flexibility to begin your UK postgraduate education from Nigeria.
Study Mode
Online / On campus
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate (1 Term) — Business Management
Applicants seeking admission to this postgraduate programme are expected to hold a recognised Bachelor's degree with a minimum of Third Class Honours, or an equivalent international qualification, and to demonstrate an appropriate level of English language proficiency.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to hold a recognised Bachelor's degree with a minimum of Third Class Honours, or an equivalent international qualification.
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of Third Class Honours, or an equivalent international qualification.
English Language Requirements
Applicants may meet the English language requirement through one of the following:
Oxford ELLT
Minimum overall score of 6, with no component below 5
IELTS
Minimum overall score of 6.0, with no component below 5.5
Equivalent Qualification
An equivalent recognised English language qualification
Graduate Certificate (2 Terms) — Business Management & Computer Science
A two-term programme designed for students who want to strengthen their academic knowledge and prepare for further study in Business Management or Computer Science.
Academic Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to hold a recognised:
Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)
Higher National Diploma (HND)
An equivalent qualification accepted for entry
English Language Requirements
Applicants must also demonstrate an appropriate level of English language proficiency through one of the following:
Oxford ELLT
Minimum overall score of 5, with no component below 4
IELTS
Minimum overall score of 5.5, with no component below 5.0
Equivalent Qualification
An equivalent recognised English language qualification
Pre-Masters → Masters degree
Upon successful completion of your Graduate Certificate, students progress directly onto a Masters degree programme at Abertay University in Dundee, Scotland.
View InstitutionsProgression Pathway
Pre-Masters — Abuja / Online
Graduate Certificate (1 or 2 Terms) delivered by OIDI.
Masters — Abertay University, Dundee
Progress directly onto your chosen Abertay University Masters degree on campus in Scotland.
Progression courses at Abertay University
Below are the Masters programmes you could progress onto at Abertay University after completing your Pre-Masters pathway.
MSc Computer Games Technology (Extended)
MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence and User Experience (Extended)
MSc Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity (Extended)
MSc Environment and Energy (Extended)
MSc Environment and Business (Extended)
MSc Construction & Project Management (Extended)
MSc Water and Environmental Management (Extended)
MSc International Human Resource Management (Extended)
MSc Human Resource Management (Extended)
MSc Accounting & Finance (CIMA Gateway) (Extended)
MSc International Management (Extended)
MBA Global (Extended)
Study mode, intakes & tuition
Study Mode
Online / On campus
Intakes
Tuition Fee
Pre-Masters 1 Term
NGN 8,400,000
Pre-Masters 2 Terms
NGN 9,000,000
Global Hubs Brochure 2025/26
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