Graduate Diploma in International Relations

The Graduate Diploma in International Relations prepares you for the prestigious MA in International Relations at Nottingham Trent University. Unlike other international relations courses, our course has been a major part of Nottingham Trent University’s teaching for about 30 years.

The course is vigorous and intensive, and builds upon your past studies and related experience. It is made up of of three elements: integrated academic studies, advanced level English and higher level UK study skills.

Subject outline

Why are we are so popular compared to other international relations courses in the market today? The reason is that we have years of experience of teaching international students. Our courses are designed to focus on your learning needs and career plans. We understand that even at postgraduate level an in-depth foundation knowledge can contribute towards your future success.

The Graduate Diploma in International Relations at Nottingham Trent International College is made up of the following elements:

  • Core modules
  • Core subject modules
  • International Relations module

English language tuition courses are also provided for students who need extra help to improve their English skills.

Study at Nottingham Trent University

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in International Relations will be guaranteed a place on a related postgraduate course at Nottingham Trent University.

Subject modules

Two and three-term versions of the course are available. The two-term course usually consists of ten modules, while in the three-term version you will study an additional English Language module.

Course modules

  • Skills for Study 1, 2 and 3
  • Language for Study 2 and 3*
  • Aspects of British Society and Culture
  • International Relations
  • Research Design and Critique
  • Research Project
  • Social Science Principles

*Three term students will also take Language for Study 1 and additional hours for Language for Study 2 and 3.

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Progression Degrees

The postgraduate foundation knowledge gained from studying the International Relations Graduate Diploma enables students to progress into the following Nottingham Trent University postgraduate degree:

School of Arts and Humanities
Key Course Facts

Start date
Registration for the next course intake begins on 17 January 2012.

Course length
Courses start at 2 terms, and can go up to 4 terms depending on your needs

Academic entry requirements
Entry to the Graduate Diploma requires you to have an undergraduate degree, equivalent to a UK Ordinary degree.

English language entry requirements
You will need to show proof of English language ability – usually an IELTS test (or equivalent Secure English Language Test – SELT). A higher IELTS score means your programme will be shorter and you can progress to Nottingham Trent University more quickly.

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!

Courses - Detailed breakdown

 
Your current
English language level		CourseNext start dateCourse length
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent*Graduate Diploma17 Jan 20122 terms
(Academic)
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent*Graduate Diploma14 Feb 20122 terms
(Academic)

* All scores are IELTS but any equivalent Secure English Language Test would be accepted.