Postgraduate
96.4% in employment or further study
According to a survey of our latest graduates (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education, 2018) 96.4% were employed or embarking upon further education within six months of education
For Entry:
At postgraduate level you can study the International Incorporated Master’s degree (IIM).
The IIM is designed for those students who do not qualify for direct entry to a postgraduate degree at the University of Dundee. This could be because of the grades achieved in your undergraduate degree; your current qualifications are not equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree or if you want to improve your academic and English language skills.
Our IIM will equip you with the advanced skills you need to complete your postgraduate study at the University of Dundee. You can study this over one or two terms depending on your academic qualifications and English language level. The one-term offers you a fast track route to your chosen degree course and is studied over three months. The two-term is studied over six months and provides additional academic English and subject-related support.
Key features of the IIM:
- Receive specialist support from experienced tutors
- Small group tuition
- Continuous formative assessment with detailed and supportive feedback
What you can study
You can choose to study one of the following routes
| Subject | One Term | Two Term |
|---|---|---|
| Business | ||
| Design | ||
| Energy and Sustainability | ||
| Engineering | ||
| Health Education and Social Sciences |
Delivery
Our courses are normally delivered face-to-face on-campus however due to the current global crisis, some of our courses are available to start online. Allowing you to start your academic journey to a postgraduate qualification as planned.
All online IIM courses are eligible for a 33% reduction in tuition fees.
| Course | On Campus | Online |
|---|---|---|
| One Term - June 2020 | ||
| Two Term - June 2020 | ||
| One Term - September 2020 | ||
| Two Term - January 2021 |
Online Pre-sessional English (OPSE)
This course features additional academic English language support. It will provide you with an initial period of intensive English language training and assessments before you can continue onto the modules from your chosen route. The number of terms you complete will depend on your current English level. It is delivered by Oxford International Education Group.
| 6 week OPSE | 12 week OPSE |
|---|---|
| 13 July - 21 August | 8 June - 28 August |
| 2 November - 11 December | 21 September - 11 December |
Entry requirements
To gain entry to the IIM course, you need to meet the below academic and English language criteria detailed below.
| Course | Academic Requirements | English Language Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| IIM One term |
Ordinary degree |
IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 |
|
IIM One term + 6-week PSE |
IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.0 except writing which must be 5.5 |
|
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IIM Two term |
Qualifying diploma or ordinary degree |
IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 |
|
IIM Two term + 6-week PSE |
IELTS 5.0 with no less than 4.5 |
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IIM Two term + 12-week PSE |
IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0 |
For country specific entry requirements contact us directly.
Core Modules
The number of core modules you complete depends on your chosen IIM route. These modules are designed to develop your study skills and support you in progressing to your postgraduate degree:
| Subject | One Term | Two Term |
|---|---|---|
| English for Masters Preparation 1 | ||
| English for Masters Preparation 2 | ||
| Business English | ||
| Studying postgraduate business in the UK |
These modules support students as they prepare for their postgraduate studies, extending and developing existing language and academic study skills.
These modules support students as they prepare for their postgraduate studies, extending and developing existing language and academic study skills.
This module embeds language and skills acquisition in the study of contemporary business practice and issues, including the growth of e-commerce and the impact of the Internet, environmental concerns and the significance of ethical considerations and sustainability.
Students engage in gathering and evaluating information from a wide range of written sources, including academic and professional journals and other publications and also make extensive use of the Internet, whilst developing their written, oral and visual communication skills and engaging in teambuilding and group activities.
Depending on your degree choice, you study either:
Continuation degrees
Our IIM gives you access to degrees at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum, Mineral Law and Policy as well as the University’s more popular postgraduate Business options.
