Graduate Diploma in Business and Humanities
Prepare for direct entry to a range of postgraduate degrees in Business, Communication, Law, Media, Social Sciences and Transport at Newcastle University.
Want to study in the UK in 2021? Our INTO Study Centres are ready to welcome you – with a selection of complimentary services to keep you safe and supported while you study with us. We will be offering interactive learning through a mixture of online and in-person teaching, all in accordance with the latest UK government guidelines.
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the UK with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | A pass in an undergraduate degree or a Diploma (3-5 years) with suitable grades. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience is required for some degrees. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you top of your class? At INTO Newcastle University, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £20,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 24 June 2021 | 10 June 2022 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
Where will it take me?
From corporate strategy to accounting and valuation, this degree will help you to develop your knowledge and skills by analysing individual companies.
There’s a strong practical component to the degree, and you’ll use industry sources such as DataStream to develop skills in the manipulation of financial and statistical software. Your dissertation will take the form of an analytical report and valuation of a company of your choice.
This degree is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and The Association of International Accountants (AIA), and will provide you with seven exemptions from ACCA and AIA professional examination papers.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- Economics
- English for Academic Purposes
- Financial Analysis
- International Relations
- Social and Cultural Studies
- Study and Research Skills
- Introduction to Humanities
- Business and Management
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study. Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on written assignments, oral presentations, interviews, and written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations
Assessment of the research component will be based on the final written version of a research project.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | A pass in an undergraduate degree or a Diploma (3-5 years) with suitable grades. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience is required for some degrees. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you top of your class? At INTO Newcastle University, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £20,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 20 September 2021 | 10 June 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 10 January 2022 | 9 September 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
Where will it take me?
From corporate strategy to accounting and valuation, this degree will help you to develop your knowledge and skills by analysing individual companies.
There’s a strong practical component to the degree, and you’ll use industry sources such as DataStream to develop skills in the manipulation of financial and statistical software. Your dissertation will take the form of an analytical report and valuation of a company of your choice.
This degree is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and The Association of International Accountants (AIA), and will provide you with seven exemptions from ACCA and AIA professional examination papers.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study. Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on written assignments, oral presentations, interviews, and written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations
Assessment of the research component will be based on the final written version of a research project.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | A pass in an undergraduate degree or a Diploma (3-5 years) with suitable grades. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience is required for some degrees. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you top of your class? At INTO Newcastle University, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £20,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 20 September 2021 | 9 September 2022 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 30 June 2022 | 9 June 2023 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
Where will it take me?
From corporate strategy to accounting and valuation, this degree will help you to develop your knowledge and skills by analysing individual companies.
There’s a strong practical component to the degree, and you’ll use industry sources such as DataStream to develop skills in the manipulation of financial and statistical software. Your dissertation will take the form of an analytical report and valuation of a company of your choice.
This degree is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and The Association of International Accountants (AIA), and will provide you with seven exemptions from ACCA and AIA professional examination papers.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study. Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on written assignments, oral presentations, interviews, and written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations
Assessment of the research component will be based on the final written version of a research project.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | A pass in an undergraduate degree or a Diploma (3-5 years) with suitable grades. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience is required for some degrees. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you top of your class? At INTO Newcastle University, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £20,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 24 June 2021 | 10 June 2022 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
Where will it take me?
From corporate strategy to accounting and valuation, this degree will help you to develop your knowledge and skills by analysing individual companies.
There’s a strong practical component to the degree, and you’ll use industry sources such as DataStream to develop skills in the manipulation of financial and statistical software. Your dissertation will take the form of an analytical report and valuation of a company of your choice.
This degree is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and The Association of International Accountants (AIA), and will provide you with seven exemptions from ACCA and AIA professional examination papers.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- Economics
- English for Academic Purposes
- Financial Analysis
- International Relations
- Social and Cultural Studies
- Study and Research Skills
- Introduction to Humanities
- Business and Management
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study. Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on written assignments, oral presentations, interviews, and written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations
Assessment of the research component will be based on the final written version of a research project.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | A pass in an undergraduate degree or a Diploma (3-5 years) with suitable grades. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience is required for some degrees. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you top of your class? At INTO Newcastle University, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £20,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 20 September 2021 | 10 June 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 10 January 2022 | 9 September 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
Where will it take me?
From corporate strategy to accounting and valuation, this degree will help you to develop your knowledge and skills by analysing individual companies.
There’s a strong practical component to the degree, and you’ll use industry sources such as DataStream to develop skills in the manipulation of financial and statistical software. Your dissertation will take the form of an analytical report and valuation of a company of your choice.
This degree is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and The Association of International Accountants (AIA), and will provide you with seven exemptions from ACCA and AIA professional examination papers.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study. Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on written assignments, oral presentations, interviews, and written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations
Assessment of the research component will be based on the final written version of a research project.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | A pass in an undergraduate degree or a Diploma (3-5 years) with suitable grades. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience is required for some degrees. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | Please note that in addition to the UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you top of your class? At INTO Newcastle University, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £20,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 20 September 2021 | 9 September 2022 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 30 June 2022 | 9 June 2023 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
Where will it take me?
From corporate strategy to accounting and valuation, this degree will help you to develop your knowledge and skills by analysing individual companies.
There’s a strong practical component to the degree, and you’ll use industry sources such as DataStream to develop skills in the manipulation of financial and statistical software. Your dissertation will take the form of an analytical report and valuation of a company of your choice.
This degree is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and The Association of International Accountants (AIA), and will provide you with seven exemptions from ACCA and AIA professional examination papers.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study. Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on written assignments, oral presentations, interviews, and written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations
Assessment of the research component will be based on the final written version of a research project.