The International Year One is a first year degree programme at De Montfort University, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees, including BA Business & Management.
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Location
Leicester
United Kingdom
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Progression
De Montfort University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 117th
Satisfaction: 73.3%
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Start Dates
Jan, Sep, Nov
3 Terms
Next start date: Sep 2025
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Course Fees
From £16,195
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Visa Considerations
Integrated Visa
Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
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Course Provider
De Montfort University International College
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to the second year of an undergraduate degree at De Montfort 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.
- Opportunities to gain work experience through business placements and internships.
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A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
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Competitive fees and reasonably low cost of living.
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Live and study in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the UK.
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About This Course
The International First Year (Business) is a first year degree programme at De Montfort 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 De Montfort 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, including BA Business & Management.
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 3 AS Level subjects (A-C) or a University Foundation Course.
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English
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IELTS 5.5 (5.5 in all skills) or equivalent English qualification.
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Start Dates And Progression
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End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2025 |
Jun 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Nov 2025 |
Sep 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 De Montfort University.
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BA Advertising & Marketing Communications
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BA Business & Management
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BA Business & Marketing
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BA Business Economics
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BA Business Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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BA International Business
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BA Marketing
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BA Politics & International Relations
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BSc Accounting & Business Management
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BSc Economics
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BSc Finance & Investment
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