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Graduate Diploma in Business, Law and Social Sciences in London

Preparation for Masters degrees in Law, Social Sciences and the Arts

The Graduate Diploma in law, business and social science combines academic study, intensive English language teaching and study skills to prepare you for entry into a university Masters degree.

Why apply for the graduate diploma programme?

  • full university status
  • a quality-assured university programme
  • world-class facilities in a new Study Centre
  • a conditional offer of a place on a designated postgraduate course at City University London
  • intensive English tuition
  • a highly supportive study environment with small classes for maximum student teacher interaction
  • Modules
  • Entry requirements
  • Dates and prices
  • Assessment
  • How to apply

Depending on your intended degree, you need to choose one option:

  1. Economics
  2. Law
  3. Social Science and the Arts
  4. Informatics

 

 

 

1. Economics

What will I study?

English Language and
Communication Skills		 You will improve you grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as develop your academic abilities in written work, presentations and partaking in discussion.
Research Skills This module will provide you with a basic understanding of the nature of enquiry, developing your ability to access and analyse data. A large part of the module involves analysing and interpreting existing data from various fields of research. You will also be introduced to the theoretical and practical differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Independent Project The compulsory research project brings together the skills and understanding from other modules. The research can be based on primary or secondary research and allows you to practice core skills necessary for postgraduate level study.
Introduction to Economics,
Mathematics and Statistics		 The module will cover the wider economic environment and the application of economic thinking to current issues and problems, statistical concepts and methods of data analysis and the use of statistics in quantitative research.
Emperical Enquiry and
Critical Thought		 This module explores the relationship of theoretical models to empirical studies, the ways in which primary supporting data is collected and analysed, and the philosophical grounds of rationalism and empiricism.

 

Where does it take me?

This course leads to the following Masters degrees at City University London:

 

Social Sciences

MSc Business Economics

MSc International Business Economics

 

 

 

2. Law

What will I study?

English Language and
Communication Skills		 You will improve you grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as develop your academic abilities in written work, presentations and partaking in discussion.
Research Skills This module will provide you with a basic understanding of the nature of enquiry, developing your ability to access and analyse data. A large part of the module involves analysing and interpreting existing data from various fields of research. You will also be introduced to the theoretical and practical differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Independent Project The compulsory research project brings together the skills and understanding from other modules. The research can be based on primary or secondary research and allows you to practice core skills necessary for postgraduate level study.
Introduction to English Law This module aims to introduce you to the main themes of Master's degree level study of law in UK universities and to enable you to progress to an LLM programme at City University London.
Emperical Enquiry and
Critical Thought		 This module explores the relationship of theoretical models to empirical studies, the ways in which primary supporting data is collected and analysed, and the philosophical grounds of rationalism and empiricism.

 

Where does it take me?

This course leads to the following Masters degrees at City University London:

 

Law

LLM Criminal Litigation

LLM International Commercial Law*

 

* Please note: LLM in Maritime Law, LLM in International Dispute Resolution and LLM in Competition Law degrees are also available. If you would like to study one of these programmes, you should apply for International Commerical Law.

 

 

 

3. Social Sciences and the Arts

What will I study?

English Language and
Communication Skills		 You will improve you grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as develop your academic abilities in written work, presentations and partaking in discussion.
Research Skills This module will provide you with a basic understanding of the nature of enquiry, developing your ability to access and analyse data. A large part of the module involves analysing and interpreting existing data from various fields of research. You will also be introduced to the theoretical and practical differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Independent Project The compulsory research project brings together the skills and understanding from other modules. The research can be based on primary or secondary research and allows you to practice core skills necessary for postgraduate level study.
Introduction to Social Sciences This module examines how individuals, organisations and communities are defined and formed by their cultural context, and relates to appropriate theoretical literature and relevant case studies. The module will cover concepts of culture from anthropological, sociological and cultural studies perspectives and key inequalities in globalisation, technology and culture.
Emperical Enquiry and
Critical Thought		 This module explores the relationship of theoretical models to empirical studies, the ways in which primary supporting data is collected and analysed, and the philosophical grounds of rationalism and empiricism.

 

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following masters degrees at City University London:

 

Social Science Arts

MA Criminology

MA Global Migration

MA Human Rights

MA International Communications and Development

MA International Politics

MA International Politics and Human Rights

MA Media and Communications

MA Political Communication

MSc Social Research Methods and Sociology

MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics

MSc Social Research Methods

MA Sociology

MA Culture, Policy and Management

MA International Journalism

 

 

 

4. Informatics

What will I study?

English Language and
Communication Skills		 You will improve you grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as develop your academic abilities in written work, presentations and partaking in discussion.
Research Skills This module will provide you with a basic understanding of the nature of enquiry, developing your ability to access and analyse data. A large part of the module involves analysing and interpreting existing data from various fields of research. You will also be introduced to the theoretical and practical differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Independent Project The compulsory research project brings together the skills and understanding from other modules. The research can be based on primary or secondary research and allows you to practice core skills necessary for postgraduate level study.
Introduction to Science
and Engineering		 This module is designed to provide a grounding in science and engineering, with a particular focus on physics to enable you to meet the requirements to progress to Master's programmes in both the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences and the School of Informatics.
Emperical Enquiry and
Critical Thought		 This module explores the relationship of theoretical models to empirical studies, the ways in which primary supporting data is collected and analysed, and the philosophical grounds of rationalism and empiricism.

 

What does this lead to?

This course leads to the following Masters degrees at City University London:

 

Informatics

MSc Business Systems Analysis and Design

MSc e-Business Systems

MSc Electronic Publishing

MSc Information Management

MSc Information Management in the Cultural Sector

MSc Information Systems and Technology

MSc Information Science

MSc Library Science

 

 

 

How do I qualify?

 

Academic requirements:

Completion of a minimum of three years of higher education with good grades.

Many of the Masters programmes at City University London are highly specialised and require previous study in a relevant academic subject or relevant industry experience. Please see the progression PDF below.
English requirements:

IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills)

When can I start?

 

Start date Term dates Fees
September start (3 terms) Mon 24 Sep 2012 to Fri 31 May 2013 £12,450
January start (3 terms) Mon 07 Jan 2013 to Fri 23 Aug 2013 £12,450

Tuition fees do not include text books - an additional charge in the region of £160 per academic course

Tracking your progress

 

Entry to all postgraduate degrees at City University London is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University.

Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.

Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:

  • written assignments
  • oral presentations
  • interviews
  • written examinations.

Assessment of academic modules will be based on:

  • written assignments / essays and reports
  • group project work
  • oral presentations
  • written examinations.

 

Assured progression

When you complete the Graduate Diploma you will be guaranteed entry to at least one of the master's courses at City University London.

This is dependant on:

  • Achieving the required grades in subject modules for your intended degree
  • Achieving the required grades in English for Academic Purposes for your intended degree.

You can download the requirements for the degrees below.

How do I apply?

Apply online

You can apply online by filling out an application form. This application form is accessible through the green 'Apply now' button. You must include scanned versions of all important documents listed below. On receipt of your application we will make an assessment based on the requirements of the course. We aim to reply within 48 hours, although this is dependent on us receiving all the required information.

Important documents

The INTO Admissions office will only process complete applications.

Your application package must include:

  • Completed application form, signed by the student applicant or the legal guardian
  • Personal contact details
  • Next of kin details
  • Proposed further study programme
  • Copy(ies) of highest academic qualifications latest transcript/certificate original along with English translated version (all documents should be supported with an English version with school stamp or agent stamp)
  • Latest English language certificate/s
  • Supplementary from and additional information sheet

To check whether you qualify for this course please see link to requirements together with the country specific requirements available for download below.

Apply by post

If you are not applying online please send your completed application package, including copies of your supporting documents listed above directly to us at:

INTO City University London Admissions 
1st Floor
96-98 Queens Road
Brighton BN1 3YB
United Kingdom

 

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive:

  • An offer of a place
  • Confirmed course dates
  • Indication of fees that will be payable
  • Acceptance form
  • Copy of the terms and conditions
  • Insurance information and application form
  • 'Under 18 years old' information pack (if applicable)


To reserve your place at INTO City University London you will need to return all application forms mentioned above with £1,000 tuition deposit and £3,000 accommodation deposit. Once received we will issue documents to support the UK student visa process. Full fees will need to be received at least 4 weeks prior to your course start date.

 

Questions

If you have any queries about the applications process, or which course to study, please complete our enquiry form.

  • Find out more about this course

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  • Where does this course lead?

    Find out more about the degrees you can progress to from this course and the grades you will need.

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  • Local entry requirements

    Download entry requirements for your country.

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  • PDF Application Form

    Use this form to submit an application by post, fax or email. Alternatively use the apply now button above to apply online.

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