The International Year One is a first year degree programme at Swansea University, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees, including BA International Relations & History.
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Location
Swansea
United Kingdom
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Progression
Swansea University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 25th
Satisfaction: 81.2%
World: 300th
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Start Dates
Sep
2 Semesters
Next start date: Sep 2025
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Course Fees
From £17,600
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Visa Considerations
Integrated Visa
Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
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Course Provider
International College Swansea University
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to the second year of an undergraduate degree at Swansea University.
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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.
- Opportunity for work placements and internships in some of the world's best known companies such as BP, Rolls Royce, IBM and Tata.
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A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
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Study at an integrated campus in a vibrant city surrounded by stunning coastal scenery.
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Low cost of living compared to London and the South East.
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About This Course
The First Year Degree (Politics & International Relations) is a first year degree programme at Swansea 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 Swansea 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 Politics & International Relations, including BA International Relations & History.
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 at least one year of further study, for example a University Foundation Course. AS/A levels: 48 UCAS points (Business, Economics, Accouinting, Finance) or 72-80 UCAS points for other subjects. IB: 22-24 points.
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English
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IELTS 5.5 (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 |
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Apr 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Swansea University.
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BA American Studies
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BA International Relations
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BA International Relations & History
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BA Politics
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BA Politics & Social Policy
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BA American Studies & Politics
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BA History & Politics
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