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“My Graduate Diplomais helping me to preparemyself for the course I hope to study next yearas well as focusing onspecific language used inBusiness, which I need tobe familiar with for allmodules of the course.”Rabeea Hafez

Almost 23% of our students come from countriesoutside of the UK which creates a lively andinteresting environment and allows you to makefriends from the UK and around the world.

Supportive teachingAt Kent we are proud of our supportive teaching.Our academics are friendly and approachable, and students receive high levels of contact timewith their tutors and lecturers.

First-class study resourcesOur library is well stocked and the most popularbooks are on short loan, which means you neverhave to wait too long. Our online resources areexcellent too, with a huge range of journalsavailable.

Exciting social facilities At Kent there are plenty of places to have fun andmeet up with friends. Our campus offers a range ofcafes, restaurants and sports facilities. There are anumber of student societies that you can getinvolved in. See www.kentunion.co.uk/societies/ for more details.

Multi-faith and multiculturalKent is a multi-faith university with chaplains fromthe Anglican, Buddhist, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim,Methodist, Pentecostal and Quaker traditions. Our student societies celebrate a wide range offestivals including Chinese New Year, Thanksgivingand Diwali.

Excellent locationEstablished in 1965, the University’s Canterburycampus is situated in the south-east of England,one hour away from London by high-speed train.The historic city of Canterbury is only 25 minuteswalk from the campus and offers a wide range ofshops, cafes and restaurants as well as historicsites including the world famous CanterburyCathedral.

Kent is one of the UK’s leading universities and attracts a large number ofinternational students thanks to our global reputation for academic excellenceand inspiring teaching. Our academic schools produce world-class research,and Kent is rated as internationally excellent, leading the way in many fields of study.

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“The extensive andrelevant ManagementEnglish modulesequipped me with theskills and tools todevelop my researchand study proficiency.This course has been afundamental step forme to identify myweaknesses and hasoffered me the help andassistance to overcomethem, in addition to theopportunities toimprove on my existingstrengths.”Fahad Al Nasser

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About the Graduate DiplomasThe Graduate Diplomas are a one-year Pre-Mastersprogramme which focus on preparing students forthe academic challenges of postgraduate studywithin their chosen field. The Graduate Diplomas arejointly delivered by the University of Kent’s topranking academic schools and the Centre forEnglish and World Languages (CEWL). Studentsare given the opportunity to develop theirindependent study and research skills through acombination of subject-specific modules within theirchosen academic school. In addition, students willhave the opportunity to improve their Englishlanguage proficiency and skills competence withour English and Academic Skills modules. Onsuccessful completion and through meeting theUniversities rules of progression, this GraduateDiploma would enable students to be considered fora range of taught Masters programmes.

Why choose to study the GraduateDiploma at Kent?As a student on the Graduate Diploma programmesat Kent, you benefit from:• an internationally recognised course with high-quality teaching in all areas

• courses taught on the Canterbury campus,situated close to London and Europe

• a welcoming and safe international campusenvironment with on campus accommodationoffered to all new Graduate Diploma students

• access to Kent’s extensive study support,welfare, computing, sports and leisure facilitiesand a wide choice of clubs and societies

• a structured programme of personal andacademic support, including a Personal Tutorwho can advise you on your academic decisionsthroughout the year

• an active social programme to help you becomefamiliar with the University and the localenvironment, including a special Welcome Weekin September with a ‘meet and greet’ at theairport, a welcome dinner, and trips to localattractions

• the opportunity to study languages other thanEnglish through our Language Expressprogramme

What do I study?The Graduate Diplomas are modular coursestaught over three terms, starting in September. The structure is uniquely designed in order toprepare students for postgraduate study in yourchosen field. All students take modules in Englishfor Specific Academic Purposes and then choose a number of modules from their chosen academicspecialism. The Graduate Diploma pathwaysinclude:• Biosciences• Humanities (Classical and ArchaeologicalStudies; Comparative Literature; French;German; Italian; Hispanic Studies; EnglishLanguage and Linguistics; Philosophy; Religious Studies)

• Law for Postgraduate Study• Psychology• International Management with ManagementEnglish

• Computer Science• Computing

AssessmentStudents are assessed through a combination ofassignments, coursework and examinations

If you need to develop your language and subject specific skills, beforeprogressing onto postgraduate study, why not apply for a one-year Graduate Diploma?

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“During the GraduateDiploma, I have learntlots of useful skillswhich are helpful for me to continue mypostgraduate study,such as skills for writingessays and reports,presentations and timemanagement. Moreover,I have developed an in-depth understandingof Management studies.”Yuan Yuan

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TERM TIMESWelcome Week: 17 September – 23 September 2012 Course dates: 24 September 2012 – 14 June 2013

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Graduate Diploma in BiosciencesThe School of Biosciences at the University of Kenthas established internationally recognized researchprogrammes in areas such as protein science, celland developmental biology and biomedicineresearch. The School aims to inspire students asthe next generation of bioscientists in preparationfor professional scientific careers.

The Graduate Diploma in Biosciences offersstudents the opportunity to develop their subjectknowledge and intellectual skills within the field ofBiosciences whilst building their language andacademic skills with dedicated modules in Englishfor Biosciences.

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma(and through meeting the University’s rules ofprogression), you can choose from the followingpostgraduate degree programmes offered withinthe School of Biosciences:• MSc Science, Communication and Society• MSc Reproductive Medicine: Science and Ethics• MSc Cancer Biology• MSc Biotechnology and Bioengineering (subject to approval)

To find out more about postgraduate degrees withinKent’s School of Biosciences, see www.kent.ac.uk/bio/study/postgraduate/master/index.html

To find out more about postgraduate degrees withinKent’s School of European Culture and Languages,see www.kent.ac.uk/secl/researchcentre/graduate/secl.html

Graduate Diploma in Law forPostgraduate StudyWith excellent teaching, a strong research culture,and an award-winning Law Clinic, Kent is the UK’sleading critical law school.

The Graduate Diploma in Law for PostgraduateStudy offers students the opportunity to developtheir subject knowledge within the field of Lawwhilst building their language and academic skillswith dedicated modules in English for Law.

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma(and through meeting the University’s rules ofprogression), you can choose from a number ofspecialist LLM postgraduate degree programmesoffered within the Kent Law School including:• LLM in Criminal Justice• LLM in Environmental Law and Policy• LLM in International Environmental Law• LLM in European Law • LLM in International Commercial Law • LLM in International Criminal Justice • LLM in International Law with InternationalRelations

• LLM in International Economic Law• LLM in Medical Law and Ethics • LLM in Public International Law

To find out more about postgraduate degrees withinKent’s Law School, see www.kent.ac.uk/law/postgraduate/index.html

Graduate Diploma in PsychologyThe School of Psychology at the University of Kenthas established itself as a leading centre ofresearch and teaching in theoretical and appliedpsychology and has a commitment to excellence inscientific research with a concern for problems ofcontemporary relevance.

The Graduate Diploma in Psychology offersstudents the opportunity to develop their subjectknowledge within the field of Psychology whilstbuilding their language and academic skills withdedicated modules in English for Psychology.

Graduate Diploma in HumanitiesThe School of European Culture and Languages(SECL) is one of the largest academic schools at theUniversity of Kent and offers an extensive range ofpostgraduate programmes in all aspects ofEuropean cultural life (including language, literatureand film) and also in philosophy, religious studies,classics and archaeology. The Graduate Diploma inHumanities offers students the opportunity todevelop their subject knowledge within a specificarea within SECL whilst building their language andacademic skills with dedicated modules in Englishfor Humanities.

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma(and through meeting the University’s rules ofprogression), you can choose from the followingpostgraduate degree programmes offered within theSchool of European Culture and Languages in thefollowing disciplines:• Classical and Archaeological Studies• Comparative Literature• French• German• Italian• Hispanic Studies• English Language and Linguistics• Philosophy• Religious Studies

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On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma(and through meeting the University’s rules ofprogression), you can choose from a number ofpostgraduate degree programmes offered withinthe School of Psychology including:• MSc in Cognitive Psychology/Neuropsychology• MSc in Forensic Psychology• MSc in Group Processes and Intergroup Relations• MSc in Research Methods in Psychology• MSc in Social and Applied Psychology

To find out more about postgraduate degrees withinKent’s School of Psychology, see www.kent.ac.uk/psychology/pg/index.html

Graduate Diploma in InternationalManagement with Management EnglishThe Graduate Diploma in International Managementwith Management English is delivered by KentBusiness School (KBS) which is the business andmanagement faculty of the University of Kent. KBSis top-ranking and highly regarded in terms of bothteaching and research and combine a multiculturallearning environment with a supportive and flexibleapproach to teaching.

The programme offers students the opportunity todevelop their subject knowledge within the field ofBusiness and Management building their languageand academic skills with dedicated modules inManagement English.

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma(and through meeting the University’s rules ofprogression), you can choose from a number ofpostgraduate degree programmes offered withinthe Kent Business School including:• MSc Management (General)• MSc Management (International Business)• MSc Management (Marketing)• Specialist Masters in Finance (including MScFinancial Markets, MSc Financial Services inBanking, MSc International Accounting andFinance

• Specialist Masters in Value Chain Management• Specialist Masters in Human ResourceManagement

To find out more about postgraduate degrees withinKent’s Business School, see www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/programmes/masters/index.html.

Graduate Diploma in ComputerScience/ComputingThe School of Computing is recognised for its world-leading research in areas such as computer security,communications, programming, education and AI,and has been ranked among the top universities forstudying Computer Science in the UK.

Two Graduate Diploma programmes are available.The Graduate Diploma in Computer Science is forcomputing graduates wishing to build on theirexisting knowledge and skills. If you have notstudied Computing before, the Graduate Diploma inComputing may be more suitable.

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma(and through meeting the University’s rules ofprogression), you can choose from a number ofpostgraduate degree programmes offered withinthe School of Computing. The Graduate Diploma inComputer Science can lead to specialist MScprogramme in areas such as:• Computer Security• Networks• Advanced Software Development• Advanced Computer Science• Computational Intelligence• Future computing paradigms• IT Consultancy• Computing and Entrepreneurship

The Graduate Diploma in Computing can lead togeneralist or conversion MSc programmes in theareas such as:• Computer Science• IT Consultancy• Computing and Entrepreneurship

To find out more about postgraduate degrees withinKent’s School of Computing, seewww.cs.kent.ac.uk/teaching/pg/

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ScholarshipsFor more details on the scholarships available for thisprogramme, please contact: premasters@kent.ac.uk

Visit the campusYou are welcome to visit the University of Kentindependently. An individual tour with a member ofstaff gives you the chance to see the campus andask questions about studying at Kent. You may alsobe able to meet up with an academic in a particularsubject area. To book your tour, go towww.kent.ac.uk/studying/openday/informal.html

In your countryMembers of the University regularly visit fairs andexhibitions overseas to meet with studentsinterested in joining our Graduate Diplomaprogrammes. For details of our next visit to yourcountry, see www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/overseas-visits.html

Entry requirementsTo gain entry on to the Graduate Diplomas, youneed the following:• Equivalent of an honours degree from a UK orother approved university in a related subject, oran equivalent professional qualification.Consideration will be given to applicants holdingequivalent qualifications or work experience.

• English Language requirement for the GraduateDiploma in International Management withManagement English is IELTS 5.5 with aminimum of 5.5 in each section or equivalent. Forall other programmes the requirements is 6.0IELTS with minimum of 6.0 in Reading andWriting sections or equivalent

Making an applicationYou can apply for a Graduate Diploma online by visiting: https://adm.kent.ac.uk/external/admissions/pg_application.php

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Overseas representativesWe have Kent overseas representatives in countriesaround the world. They can give you up-to-dateadvice on the courses at Kent, the applicationprocess, your visa (if you need to apply for one)and details about living and studying in the UK. Toget contact details for your local representative, seewww.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/representation

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