Enjoy ideal preparation for postgraduate study with a graduate diploma in business, hospitality, tourism and social sciences at the University of Brighton’s International College.
You can begin your Masters degree equipped with the academic capabilities, subject grounding and English language skills needed to succeed. Progression to a related University of Brighton postgraduate degree is guaranteed on successful completion
of your graduate diploma at the required level.
Core modules
- Language for Study 2
- Language for Study 3
- Skills for Study 1
- Skills for Study 2
- Skills For Study 3
- Aspects of British Society and Culture
- Research Design and Critique
- Research project
Business pathway modules
- Global Corporate Marketing Strategies
- Theory and Practice of Strategic Management
Social science pathway modules
- European Liberal Democracy
- Social Science Principles
The modules above apply to students on a two-term graduate diploma course. Students on a longer programme will study additional English language modules.
Business, hospitality and tourism pathway
MBA*
MSc Economics and Finance
MSc Finance and Investment
MSc International Event Management
MSc International Hospitality Management
MBA International Management*
MSc International Management**
MSc International Tourism Management
MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MSc Management
MSc Marketing
MSc Retail Management
MSc Tourism and International Development
MA Tourism and Social Anthropology
* Three years of relevant work experience also required for these degrees before
starting the graduate diploma.
** Students studying this degree at one of Brighton’s partner universities in America or Germany may be eligible to stay for an extra semester and gain an MBA without the need for prior work experience.
Social sciences pathway
MSc Applied Social and Community Research
MA Community Psychology
MA Criminology
MA Information Studies
MA Psychosocial Studies
MPA Public Administration
MA Sport and International Development
MA Sport and Media
MA Sport and Society
Start date
Our Summer courses start from May – July 2012, depending on your English level and academic requirements.
Autumn courses start between September and November 2012
Course length
2 – 4.5 terms
Academic entry requirements
Successful completion of three years of higher education (in a related subject for certain progression routes).
English language entry requirements
Minimum IELTS 5.5 in all skills or equivalent SELT.
Pre-sessional English
New UKBA regulations stipulate that all students must meet the minimum English requirements for postgraduate study in the UK. If you do not meet the requirements (overall or in a single discipline) we can tailor an intensive English preparation course to help you progress onto your graduate diploma course.
We’ll even pay for the SELT test at the end of the preparation! Find a full list of recognised SELTs here!
Graduate Diploma, Summer start dates
| Current English language level* | Terms (1 term = 12 weeks) | Price £ | Enrolment Date |
| IELTS 5.5 in all skills* | 3 terms | 9,750 | 15 May 2012 |
We offer this course with Integrated English to students who have an IELTS level from 4.0 to 5.0. The course length and start dates vary from May – July 2012, contact us for specific details.
Graduate Diploma, Autumn start dates
| Current English language level* | Terms (1 term = 12 weeks) | Price £ | Enrolment Date |
| IELTS 5.5 in all skills* | 2 terms | 9,750 | 18 Sep 2012 |
| IELTS 5.5 in all skills* | 3 terms | 10,600 | 18 Sep 2012 |
We offer this course with Integrated English to students who have an IELTS level from 4.5 to 5.0. The course length and start dates vary from September – November 2012. We also offer Enhanced University Preparation for this course, where students with a high level of English will have an extended enrolment period. Contact us for specific details.
* All scores are IELTS but any equivalent Secure English Language Test would be accepted.
