In order to gain the Diploma from the Institute, students must pass six exams: Part 1 (A & B), Part 2 (A & B), and Part 3 (A & B). The exams are held annually from March until June and there is no time limit set between the three Parts. Following successful completion of all three stages, students will qualify for full membership and be entitled to use the letters MBIG (Dip).
Exam Dates 2022
Part 1A April 9 – May 7
Part 1B June 10
Part 2A March 26 – May 7
Part 2B June 10
Part 3A March 26 – May 7
Part 3B June 10
LAST DATE for ENTRIES – Friday, 28th JANUARY 2022
Exam Application Form
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To access all the information you will need to prepare for the exams, please click on the following links:
Student information Packs
These packs contain specific information as outlined below:
- General information about the Diploma
- Full syllabus for the part
- Reading list
- General information about the exams and how to apply
- Costs and venues
- Exam preparation guidance notes
BIG Worksheets
> Part 1 A Worksheets in pdf format
> Part 1 A Worksheets in word doc format
> Part 1 B Worksheets in pdf format
> Part 1 B Worksheets in word doc format
> Part 2 Worksheets in pdf format
> Part 2 Worksheets in word doc format
> Part 3 Worksheets in pdf format
> Part 3 Worksheets in word doc format
Hilliger Assessment Guidelines (HAG)
Hilliger Assessment Guidelines 2022
Please note that while you do not need to be a member of the B.I.G. to obtain information about the Diploma, the exams are only open to members of the Institute. Click here to see specially reduced Student Membership rate and benefits.
For help or advice on any education issues, enquiries should be directed to John Beck. Alternatively, our Education Officer (education@britishgraphology.org) or Exam Administrator (examadmin@britishgraphology.org) will be happy to help you.
