International Year One
Advance with confidence into year two of an undergraduate degree.
Advance your career in business
Take the International Year One and join the second year of your degree the following September.
Advance to a degree with a choice of specialisms and work placements, combining theory with practical experience to impress employers.
Progress to an internationally recognised degree
Ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
Study at the triple accredited business school
Founded in 1948, the University of Strathclyde Business School is an internationally renowned academic organisation, and it is one of only 108 business schools in the world to hold triple accreditation status (MBA Today News 2023).
Progress smoothly to the second year at University of Huddersfield
First in the country for National Teaching Fellowships, which mark the UK’s best lecturers in Higher Education, winning a total of 22 since 2008 (2023 data).
Get extra support with academic and English language skills
Choose from two subject routes, and benefit from a combined visa
University of Aberdeen
Accelerate your learning at a top 30 UK university (The times and Sunday Times Rankings 2027) with our International Year Two; a three-semester programme that allows you to join the second year of your degree at the International Study Centre, before progressing to the third year of a four-year degree at the University.
Routes:
- Business Management and Finance
- Computing Science
- Medical Sciences
Cardiff University
Cardiff is a respected Russell Group university, ranked 179th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027). Cardiff University are renowned for their world-class research and teaching, with 90% of their research being classed as 'world-leading' and 'internationally excellent' (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Cardiff is a vibrant, affordable modern UK capital city with a multicultural history and is only two hours from London by train.
Routes:
- Accounting and Finance
- Business Management
- Computer Science and Cyber Security
- Engineering
- International Relations
- Journalism, Media and Culture
- Law
- Psychology
Durham University
Durham University ranks as one of the top 100 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027) and 6th in the UK (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027). At Durham students join a community of world-leading academics who deliver cutting-edge research and curriculum.
Routes:
- Business and Management
- Computer Science
University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is located in a lively and cosmopolitan town with excellent transport links to major cities like Leeds, Manchester, and London. With a combined visa that covers both the International Year One programme and the undergraduate degree, students will enjoy a smooth transition into the second year of their chosen course at the University.
Routes:
- Business, Management and Marketing
- Engineering and Computer Science
Kingston University, London
Kingston upon Thames is a safe, student-friendly riverside town that is 30 minutes from the centre of London. Its commitment to high-quality teaching, providing an outstanding student experience and supporting its students to achieve successful degree outcomes has been recognised with a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
Routes:
- Accounting and Finance
- Business Management
- Marketing and Advertising
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University delivers inspiring degrees shaped by industry, excellent careers services and head-turning facilities. Students will be able to study and live in the dynamic city of Leeds which is home to over 60,000 students. With no shortage of fun things to do, Leeds is the perfect place to experience a rich student life.
Routes:
- Business Management
- Computer Science and Cyber Security
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Sport and Exercise Science
University of Leeds
Leeds is one of 24 research-intensive, world-class universities that make up the Russell Group. Ranked 77th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027) and 3rd best university in the UK (StudentCrowd Awards 2026).
Routes:
- Biological Sciences
- Business Management
- Civil Engineering and Architecture
- International Relations and Global Development
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University - 2nd in the UK based on real student reviews (Uni Compare Top 100 University Rankings 2027) is in one of the UK’s most affordable, exciting and safe student cities, and offers excellent career support. Within six months of graduating, 95% of students are in work and/or further study (Graduate Outcomes Survey, published summer 2023).
Save time and experience a seamless transition with a combined visa - your visa will cover the duration of your International Year One programme and undergraduate degree at the Liverpool John Moores University.
Routes:
- Business
- Computing
- Engineering
Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway combines the finest British education with heritage, culture and an international network of experts and is in top 25% of UK universities for research quality (THE, REF, Overall ranking of institutions, 2022). The location offers you a safe and peaceful environment, combined with the support of other international students. You are only 40 minutes by train from central London, where you can enjoy all the cultural, tourist, and artistic aspects of one of the most exciting cities in the world.
Routes:
- Business and Management
- Computer Science (Cyber Security & AI)
- Economics
- Electronic Engineering
University of Sheffield
As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Sheffield is ranked among the world’s top 100 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2027. The International Year One at the University of Sheffield International College will enhance students' subject knowledge, English language and study skills in order to seamlessly transition into the second year of the undergraduate degree.
Routes:
- Business Management and Accounting
- Economics
- Psychology
University of Strathclyde
Located in Glasgow, ranked as the 4th best student city in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2027), the University of Strathclyde is 5th in the UK for Business, Management and Marketing and in top 30 for Computer Science (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027). The International Year Two is equivalent to the second year of a Scottish undergraduate honours degree, this means you’ll study the final two years of your degree (or three years for MEng) at the University.
Routes:
- Business
- Computer Science
The University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. With a beautiful and vibrant campus, the University of Surrey provides exceptional teaching and practical learning to inspire and empower their students for personal and professional success.
Routes:
- International Hospitality and Tourism Management
University of Sussex
Designed to be different, the University of Sussex has a distinguished tradition of disruptive and experimental interventions. It has continually been ranked 1st in the world for development studies for over 10 years (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 - 2027). The peaceful Sussex campus is less than 10 minutes from the lively city of Brighton and Hove and only a short journey away from the centre of London.
Routes:
- Business and Management
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Film and Media
- Finance and Accounting
- Finance and Technology (FinTech)
- International Relations and International Development