International Year 1 Diploma
The International Year 1 Diploma is a three-term programme which provides direct access to the second year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Sussex.
It is carefully designed to help you develop your academic knowledge and improve your English language skills over the three terms. Your academic performance will accelerate over the three terms of study.
Depending on the subject you want to study, you choose one the following routes:
| Business and Management >> |
| Computing >> |
| International Relations and International Development >> |
| Media and Film Studies >> |
Soon after you join the International Year 1 Diploma, you will be helped to choose a degree programme that is right for you.
Once you have successfully completed the programme and have met direct entry grades, you will start the second year of your degree at Sussex.
Key facts
| Tuition fee | £11,205 | |
| Length of programme | 3 terms | |
| Next start dates | September 2012 | January 2013 |
| Term dates | Term 1: 17/09/12 to 07/12/12 Term 2: 07/01/13 to 22/03/13 Term 3: 04/04/13 to 07/06/13 |
Term 1: 07/01/13 to 22/03/13 Term 2: 04/04/13 to 07/06/13 Term 3: 10/06/13 to 09/08/13 |
| Progression to second year of a degree | September 2013 | |
| English language requirement | For the Business and Management route: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (minimum of 5.5 in all components) For all other routes: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (minimum of 5.5 in writing) |
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| Academic requirement | Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, plus up to one year of further study. For country-specific requirements, go to specific route information. | |