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 University International Undergraduate Pathway logo

The Mercy University International Undergraduate Pathway is part of the International Year One program combining academic support, credit-bearing degree courses and English Language study laying the groundwork for future success at Mercy University.

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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.

This course will help you develop a broad understanding of business organisations, the economy, markets and finance. Knowledge in this field is helpful to work in almost any sector or industry, giving you varied career options.

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Following your international first year you can then choose to move onto The School of Liberal Arts at Mercy University, 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 University, 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 University teaches students how to think critically and creatively as the foundation for lifelong learning. Mercy University 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 University, students are then prepared for careers in business and accounting related fields.

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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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The College of Science and Engineering is committed to providing superior scientific, engineering, and mathematical education in the context of a major urban university with a liberal arts tradition.

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Benefits of a International Year One

Small classes

up to 20 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

BSc (Hons)
Business Management with Human Resource Management
This Management with Human Resource Management degree will develop your skills and knowledge in two connected areas: general management and the strategic and practical management of human resources.
BSc (Hons)
Economics and Finance
This programme will allow you to combine the study of economics in general with a specialism in financial markets and corporate finance. It will allow you to gain an understanding of the workings of modern economies and the financial markets that lie at their heart. You will study how firms, individuals and governments make decisions that shape society at large. You will also learn how the financial markets, which moderate these decisions, function. In doing so, you will develop skills that will be of great value for your future life and career, including those related to modelling, data and analytical thinking.
BSc (Hons)
Economics
Economics provides us with different ways of thinking about the world and how it functions. It helps us to understand how individuals, businesses and governments do behave; and gives us insights into how they should behave. At one extreme, economics informs the decisions that governments make about some of the most pressing issues of our day, including climate change and inequality. It informs how businesses make decisions about everything from pricing and advertising to investments in product development and corporate strategy. At the other extreme, it can help us as individuals to make better decisions about our own lives; including how hard we should work and how much we should save for our retirements.
BSc (Hons)
Software Engineering
Combine your analytical skills with creativity and study a blend of established theories and modern design techniques to become proficient in developing high-quality software applications for desktop, web and mobile platforms
BA (Hons)
Business Management
Gain the essential skills to work effectively within a wide range of business organisations and corporate functions
BSc (Hons)
Science in Public Health
The mission of the Department of Public Health (formerly Health Education) at San Francisco State University is to promote health and health equity at the individual, community, and structural levels through transformative education, research, scholarship and service, all of which value diversity, engage communities and are grounded in cultural humility.
BEng (Hons)
Mechatronics and Robotics
Mechatronics and Robotics gives you the opportunity to become a professional engineer with the sound analytical proficiency and skills needed to work in modern industry.
BSc (Hons)
Artificial Intelligence Studies
Artificial Intelligence is the future of complex decision making-Learn about the capacity of machines to make decisions and learn from experience. The course combines a mixture of robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer science, to help you develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to create smart solutions in commerce and industry.