International Graduate Diploma in Business, Economics and Social Sciences
Total Course Fee
USD 26,403
Course Accredited By
NA
For students who do not meet the academic and English language requirements for a Master’s degree.
Preparing students 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.
Preparing students 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.
On campus and online study options
- This program is available to study either on campus or online – giving students the flexibility to choose what’s best for them.
- If your student starts online and is then able to travel to the UK, they’ll be able to transfer to an on-campus program in January or March/April 2022. They’ll need to meet any visa requirements and demonstrate good attendance and performance during their studies online.
- If your student applies for an Online Extended program, they’ll be offered an Online Academic English plus Online or on-campus academic pathway study plan.
Key information
- Develop the self-organisation and study skills needed to undertake postgraduate studies.
- Develop an understanding of basic theories, perspectives and concepts in the chosen discipline and be able to critically apply these to real-world situations.
- Communicate confidently in written and spoken form to demonstrate relevant knowledge and understanding of basic academic concepts and theories.
- Demonstrate analytical skills through the application of key principles and evidence-based discussion capabilities.
- Develop teamworking skills and negotiation to confidently present information verbally both within, and together with, a group.
- Standard Program : September And January
- 3Terms
- Accelerated Program : Jan & Sept
- 1 Semester
Enrollment Cycles
- January 2024
- September 2024
Standard Course Requirement
Age requirement
18
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.
English language entry requirements
- 3 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent *Please note that to progress to the Master’s courses below these higher requirements apply: -MA Mathematics Education -MA Second Language Education -MSc Education Leadership and Management -MA Education: Learning Pedagogy and Assessment
- IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. All applications for onward progression to these four courses must be referred to the Centre.
Accelerated Course Requirement
Age requirement
18
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.
English language entry requirements
- 1 Semester: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent *Please note that to progress to the Master’s courses below these higher requirements apply: -MA Mathematics Education -MA Second Language Education -MSc Education Leadership and Management - MA Education: Learning Pedagogy and
- Assessment IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. All applications for onward progression to these four courses must be referred to the Centre.
- A total of 120 credits must be earnt to successfully complete the pathway programme.
Semester 1 modules
- English Language and Study Skills 0 Credits
- Quantitative Analysis10 Credits
- Applied Research Skills 30 Credits
Semester 1 specialist modules
- Core Business 20 Credits
- Issues in Economics 20 Credits
- Entrepreneurship 30 Credits
- Introduction to Research 10 Credits
- Global Issues and Development 20 Credits
- Social and Cultural Studies 20 Credits
* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only.
Depending on the route you take (Business and Economics or Social Sciences), you will typically complete a specific set of specialist modules.
- Standard Fees :£18995
- Accelerated Fees :£11995
- Additional Fees: C = Compulsory / O = Optional
- Course related fees Enrolment fee C £150.00
- Textbooks (3 term) C £235.00
Other fees
- Airport pickup O Norwich International Airport Not applicable to students on our online courses £30.00
- Airport pickup O London Gatwick Airport Not applicable to students on our online courses £240.00
- Airport pickup O London Heathrow Airport Not applicable to students on our online courses £240.00
- Airport pickup O London Stansted Airport Not applicable to students on our online courses £180.00
- Social programme O Activity costs range from free-£50 Not applicable to students on our online courses £50.00