International Year Zero (Computing and Creative Industries)

Leading To BSc Animation

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at The University Of Bradford for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Computing And Creative Industries, including BSc Animation.

• Location
  Bradford
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Bradford
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 90th
  Satisfaction: 74.4%
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  3 Terms
  Next start date: Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £15,695
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  University Of Bradford International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree at The University of Bradford after only one year.
  • The Business School has Triple Crown status, which means it is accredited by all the main accreditation bodies - AACSB (USA), AMBA (UK) and EQUIS (EU). That places Bradford amongst the 100 top business schools in the world.
  • Well known for its creative industries, Bradford was the first UNESCO City of Film (2009) and is part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
  • Study in the City of Bradford, one of the largest and most affordable cities in the UK. Bradford has excellent connections to other large cities in the North of England, including Leeds and Manchester, and is close to the Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Parks.

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About This Course

The International Year Zero (Computing and Creative Industries) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at The University Of Bradford for international students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country¹.

During this course, you will study a combination of academic modules, English language and study skills. You will study in small classes alongside other international students, with additional support to help you adjust to student life in the UK. On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the first year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Computing And Creative Industries, including BSc Animation. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may² benefit from an integrated 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 to a degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with pass grades. For students following the UK curriculum, 5 IGCSE passes (A*-E / 3-9) or AS Level (3 x D/E grades) or A Level (EE). Alternatively, the International Baccalaureate (20 points).
English	UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI Secure English Language Test (SELT). Alternatively, a non-UKVI English qualification equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills). A wide range of non-UKVI tests is accepted, including some high school English qualifications.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Jun 2026	Sep 2026
Jan 2026	Sep 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 Bradford.

• BA Film & Television Production
• BEng Software Engineering
• BSc Animation
• BSc Applied Artificial Intelligence
• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Computer Science For Cyber Security
• BSc Game Design & Development

 
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¹ UK universities require 13 years of high school for admission to an undergraduate degree. Students who have studied an 11 or 12 year curriculum (including IGCSE / AS Level) can qualify by studying an international foundation year first.
² 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.