Description
Programme Specification for the 2023/4 academic year
GradDip Exeter International Graduate Diploma
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | GradDip Exeter International Graduate Diploma | Programme code | LDP1INTINT13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
Our Graduate Diploma programme at INTO University of Exeter is designed to provide you with the English, study skills, and subject knowledge that you need to progress to a Master’s level programme at the University of Exeter.
The programme consists of:
- A module in English and communication skills
- Three compulsory academic modules
- Three optional academic modules
You will explore the academic content modules through studying and applying core concepts and principles, whilst developing the requisite technical and communication skills.
You will be offered a favourable learning environment, designed to meet your specific needs, in which to develop English language competence, study skills and an understanding of academic subject content. Learning is appropriately paced and supported with a generous allocation of teaching time.
The programme will give you experience of being a university student, while at the same delivering benefits in the form of tuition and support.
Entry to a Master's degree at Exeter is dependent on your achieving the required academic standards.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
1. To enable you to enhance your subject knowledge and study skills
2. To help you to improve your English to the levels required for entry onto postgraduate programmes in the UK, making sure that you can use written and spoken language appropriately within an academic context
3. To help you to develop the necessary study skills and approaches to learning required in Master's level study
4. To introduce you to the culture of academic study in a UK higher education institution
5. To provide you with the technical, communication and personal skills that you will need both in your further studies and throughout your professional career
This programme is designed specifically to enable you to enter a master’s degree programme at the University of Exeter. The aims of the Graduate Diploma programme are:
4. Programme Structure
The Graduate Diploma programme is a 9-month full-time programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 6 and is a single stage programme. The programme consists of 120 credits at level 6.
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
Details of the modules currently offered may be obtained from the following website: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/international/into/current_students/moduledescriptions/
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual review of this programme. Details of the modules currently offered may be obtained from the followingwebsite:http://www.exeter.ac.uk/international/into/current_students/moduledescriptions/
Stage 1:75 credits of compulsory modules, 45 credits of optional modules
|
Code |
Title |
Credits |
Compulsory |
Non-condonable |
|
INT2001 |
Graduate Academic English |
30 |
Yes |
Yes |
|
INT3617 |
Global Issues |
15 |
Yes |
No |
|
INT3618 |
Applied Research Skills |
15 |
Yes |
No |
|
INT3619 |
Business In Society |
15 |
Yes |
No |
|
INT3614 |
Financial Accounting and Reporting |
15 |
No |
No |
|
INT3615 |
Entrepreneurship |
15 |
No |
No |
|
INT3621 |
Financial Management |
15 |
No |
No |
|
INT3622 |
Management Concepts |
15 |
No |
No |
|
INT3623 |
Research Project |
15 |
No |
No |
|
INT3624 |
Fundamentals of Investments |
15 |
No |
No |
|
INT3625 |
Introduction to Data Science and Programming |
15 |
No |
No |
|
INT3626 |
Introduction to Quantitative Methods |
15 |
No |
No |
|
INT3627 |
Education Studies |
15 |
No |
No |
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
45 credits of compulsory modules, 75 credits of optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| INT2001 | Graduate Academic English | 30 | Yes |
| INT3617 | Global Issues | 15 | No |
| INT3618 | Applied Research Skills | 15 | No |
| INT3619 | Business in Society | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| INT3614 | Financial Accounting and Reports | 15 | No |
| INT3615 | Entrepreneurship | 15 | No |
| INT3621 | Financial Management | 15 | No |
| INT3622 | Management Concepts | 15 | No |
| INT3623 | Research Project | 15 | No |
| INT3624 | Fundamentals of Investments | 15 | No |
| INT3625 | Introduction to Data Science and Programming | 15 | No |
| INT3626 | Introduction to Quantitative Methods | 15 | No |
| INT3627 | Education Studies | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Demonstrate acquisition and systematic understanding of key subject knowledge and theoretical principles | ILOs 1- 5 are developed through:
| ILOs 1- 5 are assessed through:
|
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
6. Critically evaluate concepts, arguments, data and cases | ILOs 6-8 are developed through:
| ILOs 6-8 are assessed through:
|
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
9. Evaluate your performance against given points of reference | ILOs 9-11 are developed through:
| ILOs 9-11 are assessed through:
|
7. Programme Regulations
Progression
Admission (or ‘progression’) to a Masters Programme at the University of Exeter is dependent on your meeting the requirements given to you in your conditional offer from the University of Exeter. These conditions have been approved by the University of Exeter’s Admissions Policy Group (APG) and can be found for the current admissions cycle: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/international/into/progression/
Classification
The marking of modules and the classification of the Graduate Diploma qualification broadly corresponds to the following minimum percentage marks.
Distinction:
A final credit-weighted mark greater than or equal to 69.50%, or a final credit-weighted mark greater than or equal to 68% (including English) and modules to the value of at least 50% with a module mark greater than or equal to 70%.
Merit:
A final credit-weighted mark greater than or equal to 59.50%, or a final credit-weighted mark greater than or equal to 58% (including English) and modules to the value of at least 50% with a module mark greater than or equal to 60%.
Pass:
A final credit-weighted mark greater than or equal to 40%.
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Thought Programmes Handbook.
Additional information, including Generic marking criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
You will be issued with a Programme Handbook which contains information on:
- Programme staff
- Programme dates
- Programme structure and modules
- Attendance
- Assessment, including submission and marking
- Sickness, absence and mitigation procedures
- Other general, important information
The Programme Handbook can be found http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3454 and http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=4355
Other resources for the programme are published on ELE http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/ where there are separate areas for each of the programme modules. Resources include:
- Timetables
- Course programmes / schedules
- Coursework tasks, schedules and marking criteria
- Past exam papers
- Extra academic resources to support your studies
- Links to useful web sites
Personal tutoring: The role of personal tutors at INTO is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff. A University-wide statement personal tutoring is included in the University’s Personal Tutor Code of Practice at http://admin.exeter.ac.uk/academic/tls/tqa/Part%206/6B(2010)Personal%20Tutor%20System%20CoP%20FINAL.pdf and is supported by resources for personal tutors at:
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/development/academic/supportforteachingandlearning/
All Graduate Diploma students will be allocated a personal tutor. You will have a formal meeting with your personal tutor on a regular basis (at least once per semester). Personal tutors liaise with the Programme Manager as a whole and provides a second line of support to students. In addition, tutors on the Graduate Diploma will hold regular meetings with their students to discuss academic matters and will be available on a one-to-one basis.
Learning Resources
In addition to the centrally provided services detailed below, INTO University of Exeter also provides
- Its own computer suites, and printing facilities
- Students with specific physical and learning needs will have a support package put in place. We also liaise with AccessAbility, who can provide further information and resources. However, for International Students there may be cost implications for some support elements.
- One-to-one language tutorials to support subject assignments.
- Dedicated support for applications for further study.
- Dedicated online resources on ELE for each programme and module
- Language counsellors who can communicate in the student's own native language and who may help to provide pastoral care
Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students and staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
INTO
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
GradDip Exeter International Graduate Diploma
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 120 |
ECTS credits | 60 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 24/03/2021 |
Date of last revision | 09/03/2023 |
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