Prepare for your Masters degree by developing your study methods and Academic English at INTO Manchester The NCUK Graduate Diploma combines the essential skills you will need to ensure seamless progression on to postgraduate degrees at NCUK universities. The programme is classified as a Pre-sessional course by the UK Border Agency. Why apply for the graduate diploma programme? * quality-assured, Northern Consortium of UK Universities (NCUK) accredited programme * conditional offer of a place on an postgraduate degree at one of NCUK's 11 owner universities * wide university recognition throughout the UK offering a wide range of progression options * high contact hours and small class sizes with personalised attention * experienced and well-qualified teachers * regular assessment to monitor your progress and ensure you achieve your academic goals * professional support and guidance with university applications * the highest levels of individual care and support Assessment is both formal and informal, using NCUK's EAP criteria. Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on written assignments, oral presentations, interview and written examinations. Assessment of subject content will be based on written assignments, group project work, oral presentations and written examinations. Assessment of the research dissertation will be based on the final written version of the project. Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of course work and class tests. The final grade is based on a mixture of course work and examinations. Successful students will achieve a pass, credit or distinction for their dissertation or project proposal. Leading to a wide range of masters degrees at NCUK owner universities in areas such as: Accounting Advanced Computer Science Computing Economics Electronics and IT Enviromental Management Finance International Banking and Finance International Business and Management Marketing and Management Public Relations Management Sustainable Architecture Start Dates: January Start (2 terms, Route B) Term 1: Mon 06 Jan 2014 to Fri 11 Apr 2014 Term 2: Mon 28 Apr 2014 to Fri 23 May 2014 Term 3: Tue 27 May 2014 to Fri 27 Jun 2014

This programme leads to a wide range of master's degrees at NCUK owner universities in areas such as: NCUK owner universities MSc Accounting and Finance MSc Commercial Project Management MSc Economics and Econometrics MSc Engineering Project Management MBus Global Business Analysis MSc International Business and Management MSc International Fashion Retailing MA/PG Dip International Politics MSc Management MSc Marketing MSc/MEnt Mechanical Engineering Design MSc Petroleum Geoscience MSc Structural Engineering MSc Textile Technology