Graduate Diploma in Business, Law and Social Sciences

Aim

The Graduate Diploma in Business, Law and Social Sciences prepares you for a postgraduate taught masters degree within the Management School, the School of Law or the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Sheffield. The programme is academically challenging and builds on your prior studies and experience. The course provides integrated academic studies in business, law or social sciences, advanced level English language, and comprehensive study skills.

The University of Sheffield’s specialist postgraduate degrees are highly regarded by employers across a range of industries. Guided by the latest developments in each subject, the University’s degree programmes equip students with cutting-edge skills and abilities, and produce graduates who stand out in increasingly competitive job markets.

Entry requirements

Entry to the Graduate Diploma requires students to have an undergraduate degree, equivalent to a UK Ordinary Degree, with good grades. The exact entry requirements vary from country to country.

Find out more about entry requirements

The Graduate Diploma has flexible entry points depending on your level of English proficiency. The table below shows the different levels, course durations and start dates available:

Language requirementsDurationStart dates
IELTS 5.5

TOEFL 525

CBTOEFL 196		2 terms20 September 2010
IELTS 5.0

TOEFL 500

CBTOEFL 173		3 terms18 May 2010

Course Outline


Core ModulesPathway Modules
Academic Skills 1a (3 term students only)

Academic Skills 1b (3 term students only)

Academic Skills 2

Academic Skills 3

Priciples of Social Science

Research Design and Practice		Business Pathway

Global Corporate Marketing Strategies

Economics Pathway

Economics

Law Pathway

Introduction to English, European and International Law

Social Sciences Pathway

European Liberal Democracy

Student Tutorials

All students have a Learning Support Tutor who will work with you throughout your academic programme at the college, and support you in achieving your study goals. Through regular meetings, your tutor can offer valuable advice to help you develop your study skills and knowledge, ensuring you receive the best possible education.

Assessment

Students are assessed through a combination of assignments, periodic tests and end-of-module examinations. Full-time attendance is an important part of the assessment.

Progression

The Diploma allows you to progress to a taught masters degree within the Management School, the School of Law or the Faculty of Social Sciences. Your place is guaranteed when you complete the Graduate Diploma programme and achieve the grades stipulated in your offer. To find out more please follow the Quick Link to progression routes on the right.



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