The International Year One is a first year degree programme at The University Of Greenwich, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees, including BEng Mechanical Engineering Technology.
     
    
     
    
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            Location
            London
United Kingdom
         
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            Progression
            The University Of Greenwich
         
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            Rankings & Awards
            United Kingdom: 116th
Satisfaction: 80.3%
         
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            Start Dates
            Jan, Sep, Nov
3 Terms
Next start date: 19 Jan 2026
         
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            Course Fees
            From £17,195
         
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            Visa Considerations
            Integrated Visa
Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
         
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            Course Provider
            University of Greenwich International College
         
    
    
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            Why Choose This Course?
            - Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at The University of Greenwich - progress directly to the second year on  successful completion of this course. 
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Perfect for students who want to switch from AS Levels, or were unable to progress to a degree from a university foundation course.
 - Study on campus at the University of Greenwich, a renowned World Heritage site featuring three 17th century baroque buildings by Sir Christopher Wren.
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A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
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Benefit from small class sizes and individual attention.
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Live in The Royal Borough of Greenwich, home to world famous museums and only 20 minutes by train from Central London.
 
        
         
    
    
    
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        About This Course
        The International First Year (Engineering) is a first year degree programme at The University Of Greenwich 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 The University Of Greenwich 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 Engineering, including BEng Mechanical Engineering 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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                            Completion of high school plus one year of further study, equivalent to 80 UCAS points (e.g. AS Level CC+) or a University Foundation Course.
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                        English
                        
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                            IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent English qualification.
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        Start Dates And Progression
         
        
                
                
                
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                            | Nov 2025 | 
                            Sep 2026 | 
                            Sep 2026 | 
                        
                    
                        
                            | Jan 2026 | 
                            Aug 2026 | 
                            Sep 2026 | 
                        
                    
                        
                            | Sep 2026 | 
                            Jun 2027 | 
                            Sep 2027 | 
                        
                    
                
            
     
    
         
        Progression Options
         
        
         
        
            
            
                
                    
                        On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Greenwich.
            
            
            
            
                    
                    
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                                BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology
                            
 
                        
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                                BEng Mechanical Engineering Technology
                            
 
                        
                
             
            
         
        
         
         
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