INTO Graduate Diploma programme
What is the INTO Graduate Diploma?
The INTO Graduate Diploma is a six or nine month programme that aims to prepare international students from various disciplines for postgraduate study at Caledonian Business School. This course will:
develop language skills for postgraduate study;
improve students’ understanding of business through core academic modules;
build up necessary research skills for postgraduate research.
Presently the Graduate Diploma has pathways leading only to taught Master’s degree programmes in Caledonian Business School. Prospective students should know that for the next academic year, further pathways are in preparation, leading to Master’s programmes in the School of Engineering and Computing and the School of the Built and Natural Environment.
Why do students choose to study an INTO Graduate Diploma?
Studying a Master’s degree at a British university can be a stressful experience for students who are new to the UK. The different study methods, language, culture, friends and new accommodation can place a lot of pressure on students in their first few months. This programme is designed to provide the background of course content and methodology and to develop the research skills and academic English competence of international students in preparation for Master’s degree study. As well as being guaranteed a place on a taught Master’s degree at Caledonian Business School, students completing this course will greatly enhance their prospects of success at postgraduate level.
Students who have successfully completed a three year university diploma may be able to use this course as a conversion programme. This means that their diploma can be recognised by many universities as a qualifying programme, thereby increasing the range of Master’s courses available.
Features of the course are:
international students from different disciplines can use the nine month INTO Graduate Diploma as a conversion course allowing entrance into UK postgraduate study in the areas of management and business;
international students with a Business background and with sufficient language ability can use the six month INTO Graduate Diploma as a convenient course allowing entrance into UK postgraduate study;
mature students with relevant experience can use the six or nine month INTO Graduate Diploma as a fast track into UK postgraduate study.
What is special about the INTO Graduate Diploma?
Full university status for all students;
quality assured university programme with accreditation in the national Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework (SCQF) as a fully validated Level nine programme;
based on Glasgow Caledonian University’s award-winning city centre campus;
world class facilities;
guaranteed offer of a place on listed postgraduate courses at Caledonian Business School;
flexible entry dates;
highly supportive study environment;
highest levels of personal care and support.
Is the INTO Graduate Diploma programme validated or recognised?
Successful completion of the INTO Graduate Diploma programme leads to the award of the Graduate Diploma of Glasgow Caledonian University. The Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework (SCQF) creates a nationally shared system of credit accumulation and transfer. The INTO Graduate Diploma is a Level nine award of 120 credits and as such can be used to apply for entry to relevant taught postgraduate programmes at other Scottish institutions.
The course is therefore a first step towards obtaining a postgraduate qualification.
