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International Year One

The International Year One (IY1) provides an intensive combination of first year university subject modules with extra study and English language skills. The IY1 is the equivalent to your first year of study at undergraduate level, upon successful completion, you will continue to the second year of your chosen degree at study at the University of your choice.

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The International Year One is the perfect pathway if you want a undergraduate degree from a UK, EU or US University but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.

The IY1 course provides an intensive combination of first year University subject modules with English language skills.

Following successful completion of the IY1 you will continue onto your second year degree study directly with the University of your choice.

Why study this course

If you don’t meet the English language level and academic skills required for an undergraduate degree at a UK, EU or US university, then an International Year One programme is the right path to still study at the University of your choice and while achieving the required academic skills.

Throughout your studies you’ll benefit from small class sizes and support from qualified and experienced teachers.

Our team can provide specialist advice and guidance to you and your family on a range of matters relating to living and studying in the UK. As well as assistance with student visas. They can also provide links to the local community and produce a range of useful information so you can feel welcomed and safe in this new chapter of your life.

Available Routes
Mercy College International Undergraduate Pathway logo

The Mercy College International Undergraduate Pathway is an international year one program of academic and English Language study laying the groundwork for future success at Mercy College.

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International Year One - SF State logo

International Year One is a special first-year program that boosts your academic English language skills and helps lay the groundwork for future success.

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International Year One - De Montfort University International College logo

The International Year One offers you a different start to your undergraduate study at De Montfort University.

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International Year One - University of Greenwich International College logo

The International Year One (IY1) is the first of a three-year undergraduate programme taught at the University of Greenwich International College (UGIC).

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International Year One - Bangor University International College logo

The International Year One (IY1) is the first year of the 3-year International Incorporated Bachelors (IIB) degree at Bangor University and is equivalent to your first year of study at undergraduate level.

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Discover your route to an undergraduate degree

You can choose from a range of Universities in the UK, EU or the US to pursue your pathway programme and progress onto your chosen degree.

Following your international first year you can then choose to move onto The School of Liberal Arts at Mercy College, students into academic areas such as History and English, and in more applied fields such as Cybersecurity and Music Production and Recording Arts.

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Following your international first year you can then choose to move onto The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy College, here you can develop the skills to develop a career as a science specialist, health care provider, health promotion expert and science/health educator.

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The School of Liberal Arts at Mercy College teaches students how to think critically and creatively as the foundation for lifelong learning. Mercy College offer programs in academic areas such as Criminal Justice and Legal Studies as well as areas in Sociology and Psychology.

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Following your international first year you can then choose to move onto The School of Business at Mercy College, students are then prepared for careers in business and accounting related fields.

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Mechanical engineering combines a range of technical, creative, and management skills. It plays an important role in a range of sectors including aerospace, energy management, and surgical innovation.

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The International Year One in Computing gives you a head start to achieving a Scottish degree in Computing with the University of Dundee’s prestigious School of Science and Engineering.

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Through the College of Liberal & Creative Arts students will be prepared for an increasingly global culture in which they will influence contemporary spaces, media, and social interactions.

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The core values of the GCOE are reflected in the SF State Strategic Plan: Courage, Life of the Mind, Equity, Community, and Resilience. These values resonate with the GCOE and our commitment to social justice. We embrace these five values and have adapted them to align with the mission of the GCOE.

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A public urban business school that applies sustainability and ethical perspectives to the understanding of business practice, global leadership, innovation, the economy, and society.

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The College is committed to innovative teaching, scholarship, and service that inspires leadership for positive social change.

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Benefits of a International Year One

Small classes

up to 18 students

Location

London, San Francisco, Oxford, Dundee, and more

Top

Universities in the World

100+

Nationalities on campus

Guaranteed

progression to your University of choice

University Status

From day one you'll gain access to your University

Continuation Degrees

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