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.
The International Year One (IY1) is the perfect pathway for anyone wanting to study at Bangor University but does not have the required academic and English language skills to apply.
The IY1 provides an intensive combination of first year university subjects modules with extra study and English language skills. Upon successful completion, you will continue to the second year of your chosen degree at Bangor University.
Duration
3 years:
1 year pathway + 2 years degree
Start Dates
January | November | OctoberPathway Tuition Fee
£16,995.00 – £16,995.00| Course | English Language Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum | IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component |
| +6 week Pre-Sessional English | IELTS 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in each component |
| +12 week Pre-Sessional English | IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in each component |
As well as modules unique to your specific pathway, you will study one module common to all pathways.
In this module you will receive training in academic writing, reading for study in higher education, listening in the higher education environment, speaking and listening in seminars, and university study skills. You’ll improve your ability to communicate and participate in an academic environment using the English language, and transfer your English language knowledge and skills to support
learning across a range of subjects in business, finance, economics and Psychology.
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.
This course opens up a variety of career options, such as a professional psychologist as well as other disciplines such as healthcare, teaching, marketing, or management. Even if you decide to ultimately not join the world of psychology, the organisational, analytical, and research skills you gain will make you a high-quality candidate for many organisations. Additionally, it will help you learn about yourself and others.
You will learn core subjects relating to business economics, operations and information systems management, as well as marketing. On successful completion, you will continue on to the second year of your chosen undergraduate degree with Bangor Business School.
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