Study business abroad with a 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 course is academically challenging and builds on your prior studies and experience. The course provides integrated academic studies in business abroad, 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 postgraduate degree courses equip students with cutting-edge skills and abilities, and produce graduates who stand out in increasingly competitive business job markets.

72% of Graduate Diploma Business, Law and Social Sciences students received unconditional offers from The University of Sheffield in 2010.

Entry requirements

Entry to the Graduate Diploma to study business abroad 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 to study business abroad depending on your level of English proficiency. The table below shows the different levels, course durations and start dates available:

Language requirements	Duration	Start dates
IELTS 4.0 (in all skills) or equivalent SELT	5 terms	January 2012
IELTS 4.5 or equivalent SELT	4 terms	January 2012
**IELTS 5.5 (in each skill) or equivalent SELT	2 terms	January and February 2012

**The English Language entry requirements for students intending to progress to degrees in Journalism are now as follows:

2 terms require IELTS of 6
3 terms require IELTS 5.5

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Course Outline

Core Modules	Pathway Modules
Academic Skills 1a (3 term students only) Academic Skills 1b (3 term students only) Academic Skills 2 Academic Skills 3 Principles 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

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Student Tutorials

All students studying business abroad at Sheffield International College have a Learning Support Tutor who will work with you throughout your academic course 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 Graduate Diploma allows you to progress to study business abroad with a taught masters degree within the Management School, the School of Law or the Faculty of Social Sciences at The University of Sheffield. Your place is guaranteed when you complete the Graduate Diploma course and achieve the grades stipulated in your offer. To find out more please follow the Quick Link to progression routes on the right.