Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (Accelerated)
Heriot-Watt University
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Heriot-Watts Accelerated Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma is a four-month programme designed to prepare you for postgraduate taught study, in a learning environment thats been specifically created for you to thrive in. Our Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma is your pathway to a career-focused postgraduate degree in your chosen subject area with Heriot-Watt, a leading global university. We will champion and support you throughout your time at Heriot-Watt. We are here to help you succeed in your ultimate ...Read more

Heriot-Watt's Accelerated Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma is a four-month programme designed to prepare you for postgraduate taught study, in a learning environment that's been specifically created for you to thrive in. Our Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma is your pathway to a career-focused postgraduate degree in your chosen subject area with Heriot-Watt, a leading global university. We will champion and support you throughout your time at Heriot-Watt. We are here to help you succeed in your ultimate goal of achieving a career-focused postgraduate degree.

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33/279
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37th
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25th
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Timurs
30 Oct 25

Fantastic university. I really like the subjects. Campus is very modern. The only drawback is that student support sometimes slow because of lots of students. Overall I really..Read more

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20 Oct 25

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IELTS 6.0 with no bands below 5.5. Completed related honours degree or equivalent but falls below standard entry requirement.

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£10,984 per year

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£2,746 month

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Timurs
30 Oct 25
Business Administration - BBA (Hons)
Fantastic university. I really like the subjects. Campus is very modern. The only drawback is that student support sometimes slow because of lots of students. Overall I really...
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Darcy
20 Oct 25
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Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University , Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt University has a 200-year history, and over that time has cultivated an outstanding reputation for its quality of teaching...

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Edinburgh Campus, Edinburgh Edinburgh EH14 4AS United Kingdom
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