First Year Degree (Humanities & Education)

Leading To BA Primary Education Studies

The International Year One is a first year degree programme at Anglia Ruskin University, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees, including BA Primary Education Studies.

• Location
  Cambridge
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Anglia Ruskin University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 102nd
  Satisfaction: 82.1%
• Start Dates
  Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £15,900
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Anglia Ruskin University College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed entry to the second year of an undergraduate degree at Anglia Ruskin University.
  • 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 single CAS for the duration of your studies. That means you can study the entire programme on a single visa, with the right to work in the UK from day one.
  • Anglia Ruskin University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
  • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
  • Small class sizes and individual attention in a safe, supportive learning environment.

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About This Course

The First Year Degree (Humanities & Education) is a first year degree programme at Anglia Ruskin 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 Anglia Ruskin 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 Humanities & Education, including BA Primary Education Studies. 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 (BCC) or a University Foundation Course.
English	IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. A wide range of English qualifications is accepted, including some high school English qualifications.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	May 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Anglia Ruskin University.

• BA Early Childhood Studies
• BA History
• BA Philosophy
• BA Politics
• BA Primary Education Studies
• BA Sociology
• BA Montessori Early Childhood Studies
• BA Politics & International Relations

 
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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.