INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE
(BUSINESS)

International Year One
(Business)

Your fast-track route to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree.

The International Year One – Business is a preparation programme specifcially designed to help you develop the skills you need to study an undergraduate business degree, with additional support to achieve the entry criteria.

It is the equivalent of the first year of an undergraduate degree. Upon successful completion of the International Year One, you will join into year two of your chosen programme of study, allowing you to complete your degree in three years.

Course overview

Develop sought-after skills that will accelerate your career and last you a lifetime.

Build subject knowledge and understand key theories and assessment methods to help you succeed in your chosen undergraduate degree.

Study on campus with access to all of the university's facilities, sporting opportunities, societies, events and more.

Discover new exciting experiences and adjust to living and studying in the UK.

Make friends and study alongside other like-minded International students.

Improve your English language skills in academic and social settings.

“The staff are really nice and I like the atmosphere here. I find the lessons extremely interesting and the teachers make it very enjoyable.”
Nateerai Jandpook
Thailand

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Durations

Depending on your IELTS level and where you want to study, we have different course lengths to support your learning needs. We have 2 or 3 term options, each allowing you to progress onto your chosen degree. Starting in October or January, both intakes allow you to join your undergraduate degree of choice the following September.

Supporting your success

During your time as an International Year One student, you will receive extensive support and tailored guidance from our experienced staff. Whatever you need, our teams are here to help.

A helping hand: personal guidance tutors to support, advise and resolve any issues you may have during your studies.

Access to all university learning facilities, including libraries, workshops, and online learning resources

University support services including academic, financial, and careers advice, wellbeing and much more

“There are a wide range of business disciplines taught in this course which allows you to explore each field and learn more about what career you want to continue with.”
Ruzimukhammad Marufov - Uzbekistan
International Year One (Business)

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Locations

One of our partner’s campuses will become your home, where you will study your International Year One Programme. Upon successfully passing, you will progress on to your chosen undergraduate degree offered by that partner.

Students at the Northumbria London campus will study the International Year One in the heart of London with excellent facilities and support.

The International Year One at the Northumbria University London gives you the opportunity to progress on to your second year of your undergraduate degree and helps develop your English language ability and academic study skills.
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Students at the Northumbria London campus will study the International Year One in the heart of London with excellent facilities and support.

The International Year One at the Northumbria University gives you the opportunity to progress on to your second year of your undergraduate degree and helps develop your English language ability and academic study skills.
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Students at South Wales have the chance to discover Cardiff, the most affordable UK city for students² with a thriving nightlife, or explore some of Wales’ 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

 

The International Year One at the University of South Wales gives you the opportunity to progress on to your second year of your undergraduate degree and helps develop your English language ability and academic study skills.
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Newcastle

South Wales

Build subject knowledge

Depending on your target undergraduate programme, or your preferred subject area, we have course options that best support your progression path.

Business Management

Human Resource Management

Finance

Entrepreneurship

Accounting

Marketing

students in Cardiff City Centre

Build subject knowledge

The International Year One offers a variety of undergraduate progression degree options.

The programme focuses on the creation of theory and practice in business areas such as marketing, management, economics, accounting and many more.

Click ‘Progression degrees’ for more information about the courses you can progress on to.

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Need more guidance?

If you would like some support with your application or have any questions about our International Year One then feel free to contact our partners directly, via the enquire now button.

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