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International Year One (Business)

The International Year One is a first year degree programme at The University Of Essex, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees.

  • Location
    Colchester
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    The University Of Essex
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 30th
    Satisfaction: 77.8%
    World: 350th
  • Start Dates
    Jan, Sep
    2 Terms
    Next start date: 15 Sep 2025
  • Course Fees
    From £20,550
  • Visa Considerations
    UKVI English Test Required
  • Course Provider
    University of Essex International College
  • Why Choose This Course?
    • Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at The University of Essex. Guaranteed entry to the second year on successful completion.
    • Perfect for international students who have completed a university foundation course, but did not achieve the academic or English scores necessary for automatic progression.
    • An attractive lakeside setting, with everything you need on campus including accommodation, shops, restaurants and more.
    • Located in the historic town of Colchester, England's oldest town. Only an hour from London by train.
    • A research led university, where every student is given the opportunity to experience being a researcher themselves.

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About This Course

The International Year One (Business) is a first year degree programme at The University Of Essex for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees and is specially designed for students who do not meet the standard academic or English admission requirements.

During the course, you will study a full first year curriculum, but with additional support to improve your academic and study skills. Students who do not meet the standard English requirements for The University Of Essex will also benefit from enhanced English language support.

On successful completion of this programme, you can progress directly to the second year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Business. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic Completion of high school plus one year of further study, for example AS Level (DD) or a University Foundation Course.
English * UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.

*Students who do not meet the English requirements can study an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options are available: Extended Study Plan (2.5 Terms) Starting Jul, Oct: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.5 all skills); Extended Study Plan (3 Terms) Starting Jun, Sep: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date End Date Progression
Sep 2025 Jun 2026 Oct 2026
Jan 2026 Jul 2026 Oct 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Essex.

  • BBA Business Administration
  • BSc Accounting
  • BSc Banking & Finance
  • BSc Business Administration & Supply Chain Management
  • BSc Business Management
  • BSc Finance
  • BSc International Business & Entrepreneurship
  • BSc Marketing
  • BSc\MAcc Accounting & Finance
  • BSc\MMan Marketing Management

 
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