The University of Brighton’s graduate diploma in science and engineering provides comprehensive preparation for students wishing to do postgraduate study at the University of Brighton in these fields.
Successful completion of the course to the required grade means that your place at the university is guaranteed.
You can begin your Masters degree equipped with the academic capabilities, subject grounding and English language skills needed to succeed.
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
- Engineering, Science and Society
- Research Project
- Statistical Design for Science and Engineering Research
The modules above apply to students on a two-term graduate diploma course. Students on a longer course will study additional English language modules.
Science and Engineering pathway
MSc Applied Exercise Physiology
MSc Automotive Engineering
MSc Biomedical Sciences
MRes Bioscience
MSc Civil Engineering
MRes Ecology
MSc Exercise and Health Science
MSc Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences
MRes Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
MSc Sport and Exercise Science
MSc Sports Injury Management
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 (with grade C or above in Maths & Science).
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* | 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. The above course offers Enhanced University Preparation, 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.
