UEA London prospectus 2012–2013 - University of East Anglia

Preparing you for postgraduate study in the UK
What is the Graduate Diploma?
The Graduate Diploma is a full-time academic
programme that prepares you for direct entry to a
range of Masters programmes in diplomacy,
marketing, finance and management at UEA
London. You will also qualify for entry to selected
postgraduate courses within the Norwich Business
School and the School of Economics at the
University of East Anglia in Norwich.
The Graduate Diploma will give you the
opportunity to:
• improve your language skills in preparation for
postgraduate study
• increase your knowledge of academic theory
and improve your understanding of key
academic subjects
• develop the necessary research skills for
postgraduate study
• gain an understanding of the UK education
system before entering as a postgraduate.
Who should apply for the Graduate
Diploma programme?
The Graduate Diploma caters for a variety of
international students, offering:
• a conversion course for students with a relevant
background intending to focus on a new
subject in their Masters programme
• additional English and academic skills for
International students with a recognized
undergraduate qualification
• a pathway to postgraduate studies for students
who wish to return to education after gaining a
number of years’ work experience, or need to
build up knowledge in a relevant field.
What is special about the Graduate
Diploma programme?
The Graduate Diploma programme provides all
students with:
• a quality-assured university programme
• modern learning environment with
excellent facilities
• flexible start dates
• conditional offer of a place on a designated
postgraduate course
• intensive English language tuition
• a highly supportive study environment with
small class sizes for maximum student to
teacher interaction.
• high levels of individual support with detailed
feedback on performance and active learning in
your subject areas.
How is the Graduate Diploma
programme validated and recognised?
The Graduate Diploma is validated and quality
assured by the University of East Anglia.
Successful completion leads to the award of the
University of East Anglia Graduate Diploma, which
is at Level 6 on the National Qualification
Framework (NQF). The course is a first step
towards obtaining a postgraduate qualification.
Excellent choice of postgraduate
degree programmes
Following successful completion of the Graduate
Diploma (subject to meeting the required scores
for entry to your chosen degree programme), you
will be eligible for direct entry to a wide variety of
postgraduate degree programmes in subject
areas, such as:
• business
• diplomacy
• economics
• finance
• management
• marketing.
Please see the pathways table on page 45 for
the full list of possible postgraduate degree
programmes.
Key course facts
Start dates
September and January
Course dates
Mon 24 Sep 2012–Fri 31 May 2013 (3 term)
Mon 07 Jan 2013–Fri 23 Aug 2013 (3 term)
Programme length
3 terms or approximately 9 months
Class hours
Up to 20 lessons per week
Academic requirements
Pass in an undergraduate degree in any academic
subject (as approved by INTO UEA London)
or
Diploma (3–5 years) with high academic grades (as
approved by INTO UEA London)
Note: Applicants for Masters programme offered by
the Norwich Business School with an existing business
degree studied in a UK context will require approval
from Norwich Business School Admissions prior to entry
onto the Graduate Diploma programme.
English language entry requirement
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing)
or equivalent
Students who do not meet the minimum English
language requirements can apply for English for
University study. Please see page 48 for course details
Tuition fees
Three term: £12,450
Tuition fees do not include:
• text books and other learning materials: an additional
charge in the region of £160 per academic course
For further guidance please check with the INTO
Admissions Office or your education agent
Recommended study plan and progression route
If you meet the course’s academic entry requirements but need to improve your English language proficiency, you can undertake English language preparation before
entering the Graduate Diploma programme. Examples of these combinations are set out below.
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