First Year Degree (Education)

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

• Location
  Plymouth
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Plymouth
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 69th
  Satisfaction: 79.8%
  World: 500th
• Start Dates
  Sep
  1 Semester
  Next start date: Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £16,950
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Plymouth University International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Plymouth University.
  • Plymouth University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
  • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
  • A safe, small city in the far South West of England with access to some of Britain's best loved national parks. Lots of unversity accommodation available. A low cost of living compared to many other cities in southern England.

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About This Course

The First Year Degree (Education) is a first year degree programme at The University Of Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Education. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may¹ benefit from a single study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress from the International Year One.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to A/AS Level (48 UCAS tariff points).
English	IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent English qualification.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Dec 2025	Jan 2026

Progression Options

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

• BA Early Childhood Studies
• BA Education

 
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¹ An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.