International Year One (Computing)

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

• Location
  London
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  London South Bank University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 81st
  Satisfaction: 77.5%
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: 22 Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £17,460
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  ONCAMPUS London South Bank University

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to the second year of an undergraduate degree at London South Bank University.
  • Perfect option if you have passed a university foundation course, but did not achieve the grades necessary for automatic progression.
  • Flexible entry, with start dates in September or January.
  • A single visa for your entire study programme - no need to renew your visa when you progress and UKVI English test not necessary.
  • Live and study in the heart of London, the most exciting capital city in the World!
  • Career oriented courses, equipping graduates with the relevant and up to date skills that are attractive to employers.

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About This Course

The International Year One (Computing) is a first year degree programme at London South Bank 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 London South Bank 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 Computing. 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 plus one year of further study (e.g. AS Level or a University Foundation Programme).
English *	IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills), PTE 51 (46 all skills), TOEFL 73 (Listening 16, Reading & Writing 17, Speaking 19), GCSE English 1st Language (D), 2nd language (C), WAEC (C/6) or equivalent.
Minimum Age	Minimum age 18+ years.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 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 London South Bank University.

• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
• BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)
• BSc Computer Science (Data Engineering)
• BSc Information Technology

 
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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.