The International Year One is a first year degree programme at The University Of Sussex, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees, including MEng\BEng Mechanical Engineering.
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Location
Brighton
United Kingdom
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Progression
The University Of Sussex
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 65th
Satisfaction: 79.1%
World: 250th
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Start Dates
Jan, Sep, Nov
2 Semesters
Next start date: 24 Nov 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
University of Sussex International Study Centre
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to the second year of an undergraduate degree at The University of Sussex.
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Perfect for students who passed a foundation course, but did not achieve the grades necessary for automatic progression.
- Study at a research-led university of national and international excellence.
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One of the best campus locations in the UK - located in a rural setting, a few minutes from the seaside town of Brighton and less than an hour from London.
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All teaching facilities, shops, restaurants, sports centres and residences are located on campus, so everything you need is on your doorstep.
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The university boasts a great social scene with over 140 societies and 25 sports clubs.
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About This Course
The International Year One (Engineering) is a first year degree programme at The University Of Sussex 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 Sussex 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 MEng\BEng Mechanical Engineering.
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 AS/A Level (52 UCAS points) or a University Foundation Programme.
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English
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UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 in writing) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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Minimum Age
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Applicants must turn 18 by the 31 July of the year they are due to progress to university.
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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
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10 Weeks Online English + International Year One Starting May: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.5 Writing, 4.0 all other skills).
Start Dates And Progression
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End Date |
Progression |
| Nov 2025 |
Aug 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Jan 2026 |
Aug 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Sep 2026 |
May 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 Sussex.
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BEng/MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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BEng\MEng Mechanical Engineering With Robotics
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BEng\MEng Robotic & Mechatronic Engineering
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BEng\MEng Sustainable Automotive Engineering
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MEng\BEng Mechanical Engineering
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