The International Year One is a first year degree programme at Cardiff University, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees, including BSc Business Management (Marketing).
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Location
Cardiff
United Kingdom
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Progression
Cardiff University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 29th
Satisfaction: 80%
World: 190th
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Start Dates
Jan, Sep, Nov
2 Semesters
Next start date: 22 Sep 2025
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Course Fees
From £21,900
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
Cardiff University International Study Centre
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Why Choose This Course?
- Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Cardiff University. Guaranteed progression 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.
- Study at a World class university that ranks consistently well in both UK and global league tables.
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A member of the prestigious Russell Group and a leading research university, ranked 5th in the UK for the quality of its research (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
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Live in the vibrant city of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. The International Study Centre is located on campus at the university in the centre of Cardiff.
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About This Course
The International Year One (Business Management) is a first year degree programme at Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Business Management, including BSc Business Management (Marketing).
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 a University Foundation Course (minimum 50%). A Levels (UCAS 96 Points) in 2-3 subjects (AS levels not accepted).
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English
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UKVI IELTS 5.5: Writing 5.5 (5.0 for Engineering), 5.0 all other 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
are available:
10 Weeks Online English + International Year One Starting May, Aug: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.5 all skills).
Start Dates And Progression
| Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2025 |
Jun 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Nov 2025 |
Aug 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 Cardiff University.
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BSc Business Management
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BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management)
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BSc Business Management (International Management)
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BSc Business Management (Logistics & Operations)
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BSc Business Management (Marketing)
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