International Diploma

International student using a computer at the University of Huddersfield ISC

The International Diploma is for students who are overqualified for a foundation year but underqualified for direct entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree. Almost like a degree's first year, the International Diploma provides the relevant academic knowledge, study skills and English language proficiency to succeed as a second-year degree student.

Benefits: International diploma = 1st year of degree

Successful completion of the International Diploma guarantees direct entry to second year (2nd year) of your undergraduate degree at Huddersfield. Soon after joining the International Diploma, you will be helped to choose a degree programme that is right for you.

Students can begin the International Diploma in either September or January to join a dgree at second year level in the following October.

You can choose your International Diploma from three subject routes below:

International Diploma key facts
Course length:	3 terms
Tuition fee:	£8,700 full course
Entry points:	September or January
Entry requirements:	One or more of the following:- excellent (senior) high school graduation grades- completed A Levels, IB or an internationally-recognised Foundation Year programme- completed the first year of an HND or Advanced Diploma- in the first year of study on a relevant undergraduate degree Experience: relevant work experience (for mature students only); required Englanguage level
Term dates:	January 2011 start: Term 1 - 10/01/11 to 25/03/11 Term 2 - 11/04/11 to 17/06/11 Term 3 - 20/06/11 to 19/08/11 September 2010 start: Term 1 - 20/09/10 to 10/12/10 Term 2 - 10/01/11 to 25/03/11 Term 3 - 11/04/11 to 17/06/11
Course structure:	You will undertake directed study for 15 hours per week, and self study for 15 hours per week, The International Diploma has 4 core modules and 4 subject-specific modules
Assessment:	A mixture of tests, course work, case study and exams
Progression:	On successful completion, you progress to the second year of a University of Huddersfield undergraduate degree in selected subject areas
Applying:	Applications are currently being taken for September 2010 entry

Further links

International Office

Progression to the 2nd year of undergraduate degrees

The International Diploma leads to the 2nd year of degrees at Huddersfield University in various subjects including:

Business Management BA (Hons)
Business Information Management BA (Hons)
Business Studies BA (Hons)
International Business BA (Hons)
Marketing BA (Hons)
Marketing Management BA (Hons)
Marketing and Brand Development BA (Hons)
Marketing with Public Relations (PR) BA (Hons)
Retail Marketing and Management BA (Hons)