The International Year One is a first year degree programme at The University Of South Wales, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees.
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Location
Pontypridd
United Kingdom
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Progression
The University Of South Wales
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 72nd
Satisfaction: 78.6%
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Start Dates
Jan, Oct
2 Terms
Next start date: Oct 2025
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Course Fees
From £14,950
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Visa Considerations
Integrated Visa
Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
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Course Provider
University Of South Wales
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Why Choose This Course?
- Equivalent to the first year of a bachelor's degree at The University of South Wales, with flexible admission requirements for international students.
- Founded in 2013, The University of South Wales is a modern, career focussed university and one of the largest in the UK.
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Generous scholarships available for self-funded international students.
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International pathways are taught on campus at Pontypridd, 20 minutes by train from Cardiff. The town is situated in the Welsh valleys, famous for their mining heritage, historical sites and national parks.
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Accessible tuition fees and a low cost of living compared to many UK universities.
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About This Course
The International Year One (Business) is a first year degree programme at The University Of South Wales 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 South Wales 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.
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.
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/A Level, international Baccalaureate or a University Foundation Course.
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English
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IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent
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Start Dates And Progression
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End Date |
Progression |
| Oct 2025 |
Jun 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Jan 2026 |
Jul 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of South Wales.
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BA Business & Management
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BSc Logistics Procurement & Supply Chain Management
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BSc Marketing
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