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 the university of your choice.
Why study the 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.
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.
Achieve degree entry requirements
If you do not meet the English or academic requirements for a university degree, the International Year One helps you build those skills while still starting your studies at your chosen university.
Individual support
Throughout your studies, you will benefit from small class sizes and support from qualified and experienced teachers.
International Advice Service
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. 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.
Where you can study
Explore our study locations and the pathway courses available to you.
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.
Syracuse University
The International Year One Program helps you develop the English language skills necessary for university-level studies, preparing you for future academic 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.
Discover your route to an undergraduate degree
You can choose to study from a range of subjects.
Mercy University Cybersecurity
With a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, students can test, implement and configure any new security software and/or technologies, apply sound security policy to their daily jobs, and provide protection and disaster recovery to companies' business systems.
Mercy University Health Science, Pre-Occupational Therapy
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a in Pre-Occupational Therapy, offers a comprehensive curriculum grounded in scientific principles and its practical application to prepare students for application to a graduate occupational therapy program.
Discover your route to an undergraduate degree
Choose from a range of subject–specific pathways that you will study for one year. After successful completion, you will receive a level 3 award and can progress to year one of your chosen university degree course.
up to 18 students
adjust to an exciting way of life in your chosen city of study
improve your academic skills in a supportive learning environment
