The International Year One is a first year degree programme at Bournemouth University, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees, including BA Communication & Media.
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Location
Bournemouth
United Kingdom
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Progression
Bournemouth University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 99th
Satisfaction: 76.1%
World: 500th
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Start Dates
Jan, Sep
2 Terms
Next start date: 15 Sep 2025
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Course Fees
From £16,530
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
Bournemouth University International College
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Why Choose This Course?
- Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University. Guaranteed entry 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 modern university with a strong focus on employability.
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Career focused courses, with work placements available as part of all degrees.
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A popular seaside town on the South Coast of England with a famous pier and 11km of sandy beaches.
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A safe town centre campus - the international college is located on campus at Bournemouth University and is connected to a modern, comfortable student residence.
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About This Course
The International Year One (Media & Communications) is a first year degree programme at Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Media & Communications, including BA Communication & Media.
Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.
Admission Requirements
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Academic
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Completion of high school plus one year of further study, for example AS Level (DD+) or a University Foundation Course.
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English
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UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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*Students who do not meet the English requirements can study
an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options
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Extended Study Plan (2.5 Terms) Starting Jul, Oct: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.5 all skills); Extended Study Plan (3 Terms) Starting Jun, Sep: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills).
Start Dates And Progression
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End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2025 |
Jun 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Jan 2026 |
Aug 2027 |
Sep 2027 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Bournemouth University.
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BA Communication & Media
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BA Marketing Communications & Advertising
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BA Marketing Communications & Digital Strategy
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BA Marketing Communications & Public Relations
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BA Marketing Communications For Social Change
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