The International Year One is a first year degree programme at Northumbria University, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees.
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Location
Newcastle
United Kingdom
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Progression
Northumbria University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 38th
Satisfaction: 76.4%
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Start Dates
Jan, Oct
9 Months
Next start date: 13 Oct 2025
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Course Fees
From £16,750
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
Northumbria University
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Why Choose This Course?
- Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Northumbria University. Guaranteed progression to the second year on successful completion.
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Perfect for international students who have completed a university foundation course, but did not achieve the academic or English scores necessary for automatic progression.
- A research intensive university in the North East of England, Northumbria University is one of the largest in the UK and can trace its roots back to the 1870s.
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Rated SILVER for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (TEF 2023).
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Generous scholarships available for self-funded international students.
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Live and study in the heart of a lively student city with two major universities. Newcastle is well known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, its famous football club and its nearby beaches and national parks.
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About This Course
The International Year One (Business) is a first year degree programme at Northumbria University 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 Northumbria University 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.
Scholarships
International students will automatically be considered for a scholarship starting from 10%. Note: full scholarships are not available.
Important: Please read our guidance on
funding your studies
for important information about scholarships, including the application process and eligibility rules.
Admission Requirements
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Academic
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Completion of high school plus one year of further study, for example AS? Levels, International Baccalaureate or a University Foundation Course.
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English
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UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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Start Dates And Progression
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End Date |
Progression |
| Oct 2025 |
Jun 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Jan 2026 |
Aug 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Northumbria University.
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BA Business & Entrepreneurship
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BA Business & Human Resource Management
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BA Business & Marketing
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BA Business Management
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BA Tourism & Events Management
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BSc Accounting & Finance
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BSc Global Business Management
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BSc Global Business Management (Finance)
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BSc Global Business Management (Human Resources)
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BSc Global Business Management (Logistics & Supply Chain)
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BSc Global Business Management (Marketing)
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BSc International Banking & Finance
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BSc International Tourism Hospitality & Events Management
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