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International Year One (IY1)
Equivalent to the first year of a UK undergraduate degree, combining foundation-level support with first-year academic content — students join the second year of their chosen degree upon successful completion.
Introduction
International Year One is equivalent to the first year of a UK undergraduate degree, taught with additional academic and language support for international students.
Programme Overview
The programme combines first-year degree modules with smaller class sizes and extra support. Students who pass at the required level join the second year of their chosen degree, completing the same qualification in the standard time.
Key Features
Equivalent to the first year of a UK bachelor’s degree
First-year academic content taught with extra support and smaller classes
Integrated English language and study-skills development
Progression into year two of the chosen degree on successful completion
Progression and Outcomes
Successful students enter the second year of their bachelor’s degree at a partner university and graduate at the same time as students who entered directly.
Why Choose This Programme?
You make direct progress towards your degree from day one, with the added support of a pathway programme, and lose no time compared with direct entry.
Conclusion
International Year One is ideal if you are ready for degree-level study but would benefit from a more supported first year.
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