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 Graduates: International Diploma in Business, Law Or Social Sciences 

Graduate Diploma

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Entry Requirements

Academic entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma courses

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Start dates

Enrolment dates for all courses at KIC London

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Academic calendar for students studying at KIC London

Student Success

In 2010-11, 93% of Graduate Diploma students who completed the 3 term Business, Law and Social Science course were offered a place by their first choice university.

Your pathway to a degree at one of our partner universities

You may need to improve your English language skills as well as your academic skills on the Graduate Diploma course. We can add English preparation to your offer automatically if your English language level does not meet the minimum requirements. The below table shows the range of preparatory courses that we provide to meet your specific English language and academic abilities.

Graduate Diploma, summer start dates
Your current English language level Course Next start date Course length
IELTS 5.5 (in all skills) or equivalent* Graduate Diploma 15 May 2012 2 terms
IELTS 5.5 (in all skills) or equivalent* Graduate Diploma 15 May 2012 3 terms

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
Your current English language level Course Next start date Course length
IELTS 5.5 (in all skills) or equivalent* Graduate Diploma 11 Sep 2012 2 terms
IELTS 5.5 (in all skills) or equivalent* Graduate Diploma 11 Sep 2012 3 terms

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.

*You will need to show proof of English language ability - usually an IELTS test (or equivalent). A higher IELTS score means your course will be shorter and you can progress to the University more quickly.

A more descriptive list of the SELT’s can be found here: Secure English Language Tests

**These courses are only available to courses with a progression route to Westminster University.

Business, Law or Social Sciences: International Diploma Course Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Business, Law or Social Sciences is an international diploma courses that prepares you for a postgraduate degree course at the University of Westminster, City University London or Cranfield University

It is perfect for students interested in Law or the Social Sciences or for international students wishing to study business at college. The course provides you with intensive integrated academic studies in Business, Law or Social Sciences; advanced level English skills; and high-level study skills. Our Kaplan college in London is highly popular with a vibrant community of overseas students and is an established international school.

Business, Law Or Social Sciences: International Diploma Subject Outline

In general, you will need to have completed a minimum of three years of higher education. Students enjoy this course as it enables them to specialise in their area of preference, for example, study business at college, and most importantly interact with other overseas students at our international school.

Extra English Language tuition (Pre-sessional English) is also available if required for international diploma students.

A High Achieving International School: Kaplan International College

Students enjoy studying either Law, Social Sciences or business at college. Our College is an international school that has courses that are specifically constructed to fulfill the needs of international students. Once you complete your Graduate Diploma to the level noted in your offer letter, your admission into a postgraduate degree in a related subject area at the University of Westminster, City University London or Cranfield University is guaranteed.

Subject Modules

Course Outline

Five core academic skills modules:

  • Academic skills 2
  • Academic skills 3: Project
  • LCAS* 3a
  • LCAS* 3b
  • LCAS* 4

* Language and Communication for Academic Study

 

Two core subject modules

  • Principles of Social Science
  • Research Design and Critique

You will also take one pathway module (depending on your eventual progression choice).

 

Business and Management pathway module

  • Global Corporate Marketing Strategies

 

Law pathway module

  • Introduction to English, European and International Law

 

Social Sciences pathway module

  • European Liberal Democracy

 

English Language Modules

Students taking the three term course take four additional English language and core Academic Skills modules:

  • Language and Communication for Academic Study 2a
  • Language and Communication for Academic Study 2b
  • Academic Skills 1a
  • Academic Skills 1b

Progression Route

Progression Routes

International Diploma students enjoy the prospect of progression straight into an internationally recognised university on the completion of their Graduate international Diploma course. Students that successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Business, Law or Social Sciences progress into Year 1 of one of the following City University London, Cranfield University or the University of Westminster degrees: