Degree Preparation Programmes
Degree preparation programmes, also known as pathway courses, are ideal for international students who want to study a degree but do not have the academic or English qualifications for direct entry. Most preparation programmes can be completed in less than a year and provide guaranteed progression to a degree on successful completion.
Why you need to study a degree pathway course
You’ll typically study your degree preparation course at a specialist study centre, often based on a university campus, alongside other international students.
Build the language skills you need for university study.
Get up to speed in subjects related to your chosen degree.
Learn how university learning works before your degree starts.
Your route to study at university
To apply to study abroad you must graduate high school or your country equivalent. To ensure you do have the necessary academic requirements visit our entry requirements tool.
Study a degree preparation course, at one of our locations.
Once you have sucessuful completed your studies you’ll progress to university to study your bachelor’s degree or master’s degree.
Graduate and finish university with a degree.
Pathway courses
We offer a range of pathways that cater to different academic entry requirements and a variety of destinations.
International Foundation
The International Foundation Year (IFY) is a level 3 programme equivalent to A levels. During your study of the IFY, you will develop subject-specific knowledge and improve your academic English language skills in preparation for studying at university.
University of Kent International College
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) at UK IC is a level 3 foundation year that is an equivalent qualification to A levels.
Edinburgh Napier University International College
The International Foundation, provided by Oxford International, is a focused pathway to Edinburgh Napier University.
University of Bradford International College
The International Foundation Year (IFY) is level 3 programme offered through the University of Bradford International College (UBIC).
International Year Zero
The International Year Zero (IYZ) is designed to help you gain extra English Language skills and develop your subject knowledge to an undergraduate level.
Bangor University International College
The International Year Zero (IYZ) is the first year of the four-year International Incorporated Bachelors (IIB) at Bangor University International College (BUIC).
De Montfort University International College
The IYZ is the first year of the International Incorporated Bachelors (IIB), which offers you a different start to your undergraduate study at De Montfort University.
University of Bradford International College
The International Year Zero is the perfect course for international students who want to develop and improve their academic and English language skills.
University of Greenwich International College
The International Year Zero (IYZ) is the first of a four-year undergraduate programme taught at the University of Greenwich International College (UGIC).
University of Kent International College
The International Year Zero (IYZ) at University of Kent International College (UK IC) is the first year of a four-year International Incorporated Bachelors.
International Stage One
The International Stage One is the first year of a four-year International Incorporated Bachelors. This pathway is designed to strengthen your English language abilities and introduce core concepts and knowledge required at university study level.
Edinburgh Napier University International College
The International Stage One is the equivalent to the first year of a four-year Scottish undergraduate degree.
University of Dundee
Studied across three terms, this programme helps develop your academic knowledge and skills within your subject area.
International Stage Two
The International Stage Two is the perfect pathway if you want an undergraduate degree from a Scottish university but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.
Edinburgh Napier University International College
The International Stage Two is the equivalent to second–year level study of a typical four-year Scottish undergraduate degree.
University of Dundee
This programme provides an intensive combination of Business subjects with extra Mathematics and English academic literacy skills.
International Year One
The International Year One is the perfect pathway if you want an undergraduate degree from a university but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.
Bangor University International College
The International Year One (IY1) is the first year of the three-year International Incorporated Bachelors (IIB) degree, equivalent to your first year of study at undergraduate level.
De Montfort University International College
The International Year One offers you a different start to your undergraduate study at De Montfort University.
San Francisco State University
International Year One is a special first-year program that boosts your academic English language skills and helps lay the groundwork for future success.
University of Bradford International College
Develop the skills you need to succeed in your chosen degree course with the International Year One pathway at UBIC.
University of Greenwich International College
The International Year One (IY1) is the first of a three-year undergraduate programme taught at the University of Greenwich International College (UGIC).
University of Kent International College
The International Year One (IY1) is the first of a three-year undergraduate programme taught at the University of Kent International College (UK IC).
Mercy University
Combining academic support, credit-bearing degree courses and English Language study, the International Year One program lays the groundwork for future success at Mercy University.
University of Roehampton London
Study a combination of subject-specific business modules alongside academic business skills modules that will focus on teaching you the English language, study skills, employability and academic skills necessary to successfully pass the course.
Edinburgh Napier University International College
The International Foundation, provided by Oxford International, is a focused pathway to Edinburgh Napier University.
International Year Two
This three-term programme provides an intensive combination of more advanced subject-specific content with the opportunity to develop language and academic study skills as elements of a focused 30-credit module.
De Montfort University International College
The International Year Two (IY2) programme at DMUIC has been designed to help international students transition into the final year of an undergraduate degree programme with De Montfort University (DMU).
Pre-Master's
Start your pathway to a postgraduate degree through the Pre–Master’s program. If you do not meet the required qualifications for direct entry to a postgraduate degree at one of our university partners or want to improve your English language and academic skills, this pathway is the right choice for you.
Mercy University
The Mercy University International Graduate Pathway is a pathway program of academic and English Language study laying the groundwork for future success at a graduate level at Mercy University.
Bangor University International College
The Pre-Master’s is designed for students who do not qualify for direct entry to the master’s programmes at Bangor University.
University of Kent International College
The International Year One (IY1) is the first of a three-year undergraduate programme taught at the University of Kent International College (UK IC).
International College Dundee
The Pre-Master’s course will equip you with the advanced skills you need to complete your postgraduate study at the University of Dundee.
Edinburgh Napier University International College
Offered over one or two terms, the Pre-Masters (IIM) focuses on equipping you with the academic and English language skills you need to complete your postgraduate study at Edinburgh Napier University.
University of Bradford International College
Offered over one or two terms, the Pre-Master’s is designed to help you complete your postgraduate study.
University of Greenwich International College
Our Pre-Master’s (PM) programme offers you an alternative start to your master’s degree at the University of Greenwich.