Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Higher Diploma in Academic Discourse and Skills - International Master's Pathway in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
12,500
(c. USD14,466.88)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
9 months
The Higher Diploma in Academic Discourse and Skills - International Master's Pathway (IMP) is designed for pre-master's students who need to fulfill academic qualifications or English proficiency requirements for guaranteed entry into their selected postgraduate program. Our regularly updated and growing list of 'linked programs,' known as Tracks, offers various options.
The International Master's Pathway leads to a Level 8 Major Award: the Higher Diploma in Academic Discourse and Skills. This 60-credit program combines essential Language Center modules (40 credits) focusing on academic communication and study techniques with specialized undergraduate courses (20 credits) aligned with your chosen Master's Track.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
Undergraduate equivalent to 3.1 - if progressing onto a programme that requires 2.2
Undergraduate equivalent to 2.2 - if progressing onto a programme that requires 2.1
Language Proficiency Minimum Entry Requirements
For programmes that require an overall 6.5 for entry: 5.5 IELTS (CEFR B2) overall with a minimum of 5.5 (CEFR B2) in any skill if progressing onto a programme that requires a 6.5 overall.
For programmes that require an overall 7.0 for entry: 6.0 IELTS (CEFR B2+) overall with a minimum of 6.0 (CEFR B2+).
Tuition
EUR
12,500