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.
Your current
English language level |
Course |
Next start date |
Course length |
University |
| IELTS 4.0 or equivalent* |
Graduate Diploma
Pre-sessional English |
8 Mar 2012 |
4.5 terms
(2.5T English + 2T Academic) |
City, Cranfield |
| IELTS 4.5 (in all skills) or equivalent* |
Graduate Diploma
Pre-sessional English |
8 Mar 2012 |
3.5 terms
(1.5T English + 2T Academic) |
City, Cranfield |
*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
Science or Engineering: Graduate Diploma course overview
In covering the basics of your chosen area of study in either international science or engineering, you will gain the comprehensive knowledge required for your progression. You will progress on to more specialised study that focuses on the topics and skills that you will need most in your chosen undergraduate degree course.
All modules are specifically designed to meet the needs of international students. The modules are taught with your progression to your chosen post graduate degree at the university.
Your progression to university
Our College is an international school that has courses specifically constructed to fulfill the needs of international students looking to progress onto one of our prestigious partner universities. Once you complete your Graduate Diploma to the level noted in your offer letter, your admission into your chosen postgraduate degree in at the University of Westminster, City University London or Cranfield University is guaranteed. See the progression degree options below.