The International Year One is a first year degree programme at Birmingham City University, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees, including BSc Computer Games Technology.
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Location
Birmingham
United Kingdom
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Progression
Birmingham City University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 95th
Satisfaction: 78.7%
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Start Dates
Jan, Sep
2 Semesters
Next start date: Sep 2025
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Course Fees
From £15,500
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Visa Considerations
Integrated Visa
Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
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Course Provider
Birmingham City University International College
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to the second year of selected undergraduate degrees at Birmingham City University - a second chance for students who have completed a university foundation course, but did not achieve the grades necessary for automatic progression.
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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 wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
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Live and study in the UK's second city, home to over 65,000 students and famous for its cultural diversity and international cuisine.
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Small class sizes and individual attention in a safe, supportive learning environment.
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Many courses offer internships with leading companies to develop practical skills and experience and enhance graduate employability. The Business School encourages entrepreneurship and actively encourages and helps students who wish to set up their own business.
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About This Course
The First Year University (Computing, Networking & Games Technology) is a first year degree programme at Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City 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 Computing, Networking & Games Technology, including BSc Computer Games Technology.
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
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Academic
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Completion of high school plus one year of further study, for example AS Level (DDE+) or a University Foundation Programme. Maths required for science and engineering.
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English
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IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. A wide range of English qualifications is accepted, including some high school English qualifications.
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Start Dates And Progression
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End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2025 |
Jun 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 Birmingham City University.
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BSc Business Information Technology
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BSc Computer Games Technology
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BSc Computer Networks & Security
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BSc Computer Science
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BSc Computing & Information Technology
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