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Building careers through effective research practice
For 5 years Doctoral College UK (DCUK) has inspired researchers.
We empower them to become confident successful professionals.
Our Focus is on effective research practices for career growth.
DCUK = Doctoral Studies
Institute of Management Studies
​​​IELTS and Proficiency testing​
If you study with Doctoral College UK it is important to note that we only deliver Level 11 and Level 12 Post Graduate studies.
​However, it is easy to begin your postgraduate study with us, and every year we help all of our successful applications achieve extraordinary things. IELTS at the correct level for postgraduate study is one of the essentials requirements that you will need to help you get your application started.
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IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) requirement for a Tier 4 Visa to study in the UK at Post-Graduate level requires an average band score of 6.5 for with a minimum band score of 6.0 in all categories.
Proficiency testing
During staged progressions with evidence for Academic/Assignment/Chapter Writing’ and with Oral Presentation sessions where students listen to instructions and discuss their research. Students English will be assessed, and feedback recommendations will be made to stimulate continuous improvement. Support for English improvement is available via the English Teaching Unit, however this is normally at an extra cost.
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PGDip in Management and MBA/Masters Top-Up qualifications
The following diagram illustrates the PGDip in Management and MBA/Masters qualifications relative to the UK Framework of Credits and qualifications.
​These qualifications are:​​
PGDip in Management is the SCQF Level 11 Extended Diploma (120 Credits) in Management equivalent to UK Qualifications Credits and qualifications Framework for Post Graduate Diploma in Management. This is the subject knowledge qualification for management and the curriculum content is designed and created as 11 units taught in sequence month after month with 1 month college vacation in August. Admissions are therefore monthly, with exits/progressions also monthly but only on completion of the qualification.
The MBA/Masters Top-Up Degree is the SCQF Level 11 Top-Up Degree (60 Credits) ​
This is the PGDip progression route with over 100 UK Universities enabling students to progress to an MBA or Masters Degree.