Pre-masters

Graduate Certificate and Diplomas

The International Academy offers a Graduate Certificate and an innovative series of Graduate Diplomas which provide an excellent entry route into a Masters course.

Graduate Certificate in English for Academic Purposes

The Graduate Certificate in English for Academic Purposes  is designed for students who need to improve their language and academic skills before progressing onto a higher level course. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate with the appropriate grade will normally qualify students for entry to a Masters or Graduate Diploma course at the University of Essex. This is a two-term course and starts in January.

Graduate Diploma in English for Academic Purposes

This Graduate Diploma EAP provides a bridge between undergraduate and postgraduate study.  You will typically have completed three years of higher education, but still need further academic study before you can commence a Masters course.  The course is for you if you have graduated with a Bachelors degree, or have studied for a three-year Diploma but do not yet meet the entry criteria for a Masters course. The Graduate Diplomas are also compatible with preparation for a doctorate.

Subject-based Graduate Diplomas

The Graduate Diplomas are designed for students who need to improve their subject knowledge as well as their language and study skills before going onto a Masters course.  You are offered the opportunity to study modules in the International Academy and a chosen academic department, and to gain direct experience of study in a relevant discipline.  Successful completion of the course with the appropriate grade will qualify you for entry to a Masters level course, and will greatly assist you if you intend to undertake further doctoral research.  For further information, please follow these links:

 

The International Academy's portfolio of Graduate Diplomas grows every year.  If you are interested in another subject not featured here, particularly in Business and Management, please contact us at intacad@essex.ac.uk.

Last modified on 03 February 2012