International Year One (Engineering & Computer Science)

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

• Location
  Huddersfield
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Huddersfield
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 79th
  Satisfaction: 76.4%
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £16,250
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  University of Huddersfield International Study Centre

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed entry to the second year of an undergraduate degree at Huddersfield.
  • Perfect for students who passed a foundation course, but did not achieve the grades necessary for automatic progression.
  • Combined Visa - no need to renew your visa when you progress to your degree at Huddersfield.
  • A wide range of English qualifications accepted, including standard IELTS and IGCSE English. You don't need a UKVI IELTS for entry to this course!
  • The University of Huddersfield is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
  • Gain real word employment experience during your studies. Most students are offered an optional 12-month paid work placement as part of the degree.

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About This Course

The International Year One (Engineering & Computer Science) is a first year degree programme at The University Of Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield 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 Engineering & Computer Science. 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, for example AS Level (CCC+) or a University Foundation Programme.
English *	IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills). A wide range of alternative English tests is accepted for this course.
Minimum Age	Minimum age 18 years (at start of course).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	May 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 The University Of Huddersfield.

• BEng Electronic & Communication Engineering
• BEng Electronic & Electrical Engineering
• BEng Electronic Engineering & Computer Systems
• BEng/MEng Mechanical Engineering
• BEng\MEng Automotive & Motorsport Engineering
• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
• BSc Computer Science & Cyber Security
• BSc Computer Science & Games Programming
• BSc Computing
• BSc Software Engineering

 
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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.