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First Year Degree

The University Of Portsmouth

The International Year One is a first year degree programme at The University Of Portsmouth, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees.

  • Location
    Portsmouth
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    The University Of Portsmouth
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 33rd
    Satisfaction: 80.2%
    World: 500th
  • Start Dates
    Jan, Sep
    2 Semesters
  • Course Fees
    From £16,000
  • Visa Considerations
    Integrated Visa
    Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
  • Course Provider
    International College Portsmouth
  • Why Choose This Course?
    • Guaranteed entry to the second year of an undergraduate degree at The University of Portsmouth.
    • Perfect for international students who have completed a university foundation course, but did not achieve the academic or English scores necessary for automatic progression.
    • Portsmouth University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
    • A strong emphasis on employability, with simulated work environments (e.g. a mock courtroom and pharmacy) to provide real life learning experiences.
    • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
    • A safe and supportive learning environment, with small class sizes and individual attention.

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About This Course

The First Year Degree is a first year degree programme at The University Of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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. 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.

First Year Degree

General Admission Requirements

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Academic For business subjects, A Levels (48 UCAS points) for example A Level DD. For other subjects, A Levels (80 UCAS points) for example BB/CCE. Alternatively, International Baccalaureate (24+), a recognized foundation year or an equivalent overseas qualification.
English IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. A wide range of English qualifications is accepted, including some high school English qualifications.

Top Ranked Subjects at The University Of Portsmouth

The University Of Portsmouth ranks particularly well for the following subjects (United Kingdom ranking shown in brackets).

  • Film Production & Photography (3)
  • Pharmacy & Pharmacology (3)
  • Journalism (6)
  • Animation & Game Design (10)
  • Sports Science (13)
  • Health Professions (14)
  • Interior Design (16)
  • Graphic Design (16)
  • Biology (18)
  • Physics (20)

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1 An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.

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