Humanities & Academic English

Inter-disciplinary programme aimed at international students from a wide range of academic backgrounds who wish to study at MA level but who do not yet qualify for direct entry. It ensures students achieve and master the skills required for the successful completion of their chosen MA. This unique pathway forms the first year of a two year master's programme with successful students progressing onto their chosen MA in the second year.

The Graduate Diploma in Humanities & Academic English forms the first year (pre-master's year) of a two year MA. The programme provides a unique approach to MA study as it supports international students in achieving the academic and linguistic skills required for the intensive pace of study at MA level. The programme combines study of key arts & humanities theories and methodologies with the development of academic English, study skills and critical thinking skills.

By the end of the programme, students will have improved their overall language and academic skills and have a more detailed and advanced understanding of their chosen academic discipline. All successful students progress directly onto their chosen Master's degree.

The programme aims to:

• Provide students with the opportunity to focus on their chosen academic area within the broad range of Arts & Humanities  disciplines; 
• Ensure that support mechanisms enhance students' engagement with their academic field and develop their capacity to engage in critical analysis;
• Provide students with a broad and critical understanding of a range of key theories and approaches that underpin the range of Arts & Humanities disciplines, one of which they will be able to research in depth;
• Improve students' ability to use academic English appropriately and effectively at graduate level;
• Ensure students have the appropriate range of skills required for successful MA study in the School of Arts & Humanities;
• Provide clear routes into all MA programmes in the School.

This programme allows you to progress onto all the MA programmes currently available within the School of Arts & Humanities. The School offers graduate degrees in a wide range of subjects using 'traditional' humanities disciplinary roots to pioneer interdisciplinary degrees and exploiting our thriving links with leading academic and cultural institutions in London and around the globe.

You will need to indicate which MA you are interested in studying in your graduate diploma application, and you are advised to contact the admissions tutors for your prospective MA to discuss your application.