International Year One*

*Subject to validation

Preparing for undergraduate study

The International Year One offers second year advanced entry to a range of business-related degrees and is designed for students who are over-qualified for a Foundation programme, but need some preparation to meet the entry requirements.

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You can start the International Year One in September 2012 by applying now.

After students successfully complete the International Year One they will receive a conditional offer of a place on their chosen business degree at Kingston University.

Progression degrees includes:

• International Business
• Business Management
• Human Resource Management
• See all progression degrees here

What is the structure of the Year One course?

The course is 3 terms in duration and is modular in structure. You will study ten modules in a range of business subjects, three in term 1, three in term 2 and four in the final term. (Each term is between 9 and 11 weeks).

How many hours a week will I study?

Study time is 16 hours per week of class contact time via lectures and seminars and a minimum of 20 hours per week made up self directed study.

How will I be assessed?

Students are regularly assessed to ensure they are achieving the required standards for progression to their degree of choice. Assessments include:

• Course work
• Unseen written examinations
• Extended essays and case studies
• Individual and group presentations.

Entry requirements

Academic:
Good high school graduation grades plus up to one year of further study (see country specific entry requirements).

English language:

• IELTS: 5.0 overall (min 4.0 in all elements)
• TOEFL (Computer-based test): 183
• TOEFL (Internet-based test): Listening 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23, Writing 21
• Pearson Test of English: 51 (across all skills) 

Age on entry
Student are usually at least 17 years old