Program Overview
The Diploma in English for Academic Purposes at University College London (UCL) is a Preparation Course programme in Humanities over 10 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Diploma in English for Academic Purposes programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 10 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: GBP 16,480 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 16,480 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Diploma in English for Academic Purposes programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- English for Academic Purposes
- Research, Argumentation and Criticality
- Architecture & Design
- Business, Finance and Management
- Life Sciences and Medical Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and International Relations
- Public Policy
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applications are made directly to the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education via our website.
Applicants will need the following to be considered for the Diploma in English for Academic Purposes:
- Fully completed application form - including personal statement
- Copies of university transcripts
- An academic reference. Applicants who are yet to graduate should include a reference from someone who has taught them on their undergraduate course including details of their predicted final GPA/degree class
- An English language qualification
- Application fee
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,480 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 16,480 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,480 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 16,480 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2020-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 10 months
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