International Graduate Diploma in Business Economics and Social Sciences
Key Details
- First Start date
- 25 Sep 2023
- Second start date
- 8 Jan 2024
- Third start date
- 8 April 2024
- Fees
- £11,995 - £18,995
Introduction
Prepare for direct entry to a range of postgraduate degrees, including Business Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Economics, International Business Economics, International Development, International Relations and Education, at UEA.
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the UK with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
Study and Assessment
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Core modules:
- English Language and Study Skills
- Social Communication Skills
- Quantitative Analysis
- Introduction to Research
Specialist modules:
- Core Business
- Issues in Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Applied Research Skills
- Global Issues and Development
- Social and Cultural Studies
More module details here.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is a combination of formal examinations and assessed coursework. If you take the Social Science Applied Research Skills module, you will carry out an independent research project which will be assessed by the final written version as well as an accompanying presentation.
Your English language and pathway subject progress will be assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework, including:
- written examinations
- written coursework assignments
- practical exercises
- group and individual presentations
- research projects
- problem-solving exercises
Grades from the International Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your final degree, but help the University determine whether you meet the specified progression grades for direct entry to your chosen degree programme.
Qualifications
English language requirements: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.
Age requirements: 18 years and above.
Academic Requirements: Pass in an undergraduate degree in any academic subject or Diploma (3-5 years) with high grades in any academic subject. Applicants aiming for an advanced MSc at Norwich Business School: A degree in a business or numerical-related subject area. Students intending to progress to MA Development Economics or MSc Impact Evaluation for International Development: A background in economics and a conditional offer from the School of International Development prior to entry to the International Graduate Diploma programme. Students intending to progress to MA in Maths Education: Some background in mathematics required.
Additional Information: Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see here
Dates, Prices and Scholarships
Term dates:
Accelerated Programme
January 2024 start
(1 Semester)
- Mon 8 January 2024 - Thu 28 March 2024
- Mon 8 April 2024- Fri 31 May 2024
£11,995
April 2024 start
(1 Semester)
- Mon 8 April 2024 - Fri 28 June 2024
- Mon 8 July 2024 - Fri 23 August 2024
£11,995
Standard programme:
September 2023 start
(3 Terms)
- Mon 23 September 2023 - Fri 15 December 2023
- Mon 8 January 2024 - Fri 29 March 2024
- Mon 8 April 2024 - Fri 31 May 2024
£18,995
January 2024 start
(3 Terms)
- Mon 8 January 2024 - Fri 29 March 2024
- Mon 8 April 2024 - Fri 28 June 2024
- Mon 8 July 2024 - Fri 23 August 2024
£18,995
Scholarships:
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – INTO’s website is regularly updated with the latest information.