Post-Graduate Certificate in Dissertation Writing (Part-Time)
Post-Graduate Certificate in Dissertation Writing (Part-Time)
This course is specially designed to impart to students the skills and knowledge based on:
1) Dissertation Writing Overview
2) Literature Review
3) Research Methodology
4) Research Method Data Analysis
5) Literature Review Critique
6) Potential Impact of Research
Upon successful completion, students will be able to deliver a dissertation of academic quality.
Age: 21 and above;
and
Academic Level: Possess one of the following entrance requirements:
- An honours degree in related subject or
- UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification or
- Mature candidates (over 30 years old) with 8 years of relevant experience
and
Language: Possess one of the following English Language Requirements:
- C6 pass in English at GCE O-Levels or
- Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent or
- Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
- Pass the English Entrance Test conducted by Birmingham Academy.
No intake in 2026
Lecturer, Discussion, Projects
End of module written assignment
Complete course and all modules must obtain at least 50%
And Meet Minimum Attendance Requirement for
– Foreign Student – At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)
– Local Student – At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)
1:84 (maximum)
- Photocopy of Passport
- Two recent passport sized photographs (with white background)
- One certified true copy of highest educational certificate
- One certified true copy of highest educational results transcript
where Student Pass application is to be applied, the following documents must be provided.
- One certified true copy of birth certificate
- Bank Statements/Fixed Deposit for visa required nationals
- Photocopy of parents’ passport (If below 18 years old)
- Certified true copy of working testimonials stating the position held and salary per month. (If unemployed, provide parents’ or spouse’s working testimonials)
Please note that Notarised Translations are required if the documents are not in English.
