This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression* to Year 2 of a range of degrees at Birkbeck, University of London.
There is also the opportunity to progress to Year 2 of a wide range of business related degrees at other London-based universities.
You will study your programme at our Centre located on the Birkbeck, University of London campus in the stunning central London area of Bloomsbury.
*Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
About the International Year One
This programme is designed for international students who do not quite have the academic grades and/or English level to start the first year of an undergraduate degree in the UK, but have a stronger profile than a UFP student. This programme is set at level 4, and is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate business degree in the UK.
The duration of the programme is one academic year (nine months). The year is divided into three terms of seven to eight teaching weeks, one reading week, and an examination week. On average, you will undertake 23 (and up to 28) hours of classroom-based study per week.
English Language forms up to six hours of your timetable, is compulsory for students who are below the required level for progression, and will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects as well as being taught separately if you need additional support. Students who are at or above the required English level for progression are likely to follow a reduced timetable.
Students will be expected to timetable self-study hours in addition to the classroom-based hours.
You will be assessed by a variety of methods during your time with us. The intention is that you have a chance to experience the full range of assessment methods that you might experience at university when you start the second year of your chosen degree.
Assessments will normally include coursework, essays, reports and other structured assignments, oral examination, and unseen written examinations.
What will I study?
You will study the following modules:
Academic English Language Development
Business Environment
Financial Accounting
Marketing and Advertising
Quantitative Methods for Business Decision Making
Research and Digital Literacy Skills
Personal Development for Employability
Click to download the OnCampus Business International Year One Programme Guide for full course details and learning objectives.
Programme Details, Dates, and Fees
Course length: 2 or 3 semesters
Hours per week: up to 28
Minimum age: 17 (students need to turn 18 by the December of the year they join)
All programmes are subject to a £450 registration fee
Dates | Number of semesters | Fees (£) | Progressing to Year 2 of undergraduate study in |
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16 September 2024 - 08 June 2025 | 2 | 21,480 | September 2025 |
16 September 2024 - 08 August 2025 | 3 | 28,640 | September 2025 |
04 November 2024 - 08 August 2025 | 2.5 | 25,060 | September 2025 |
13 January 2025 - 08 August 2025 | 2 | 21,480 | September 2025 |
10 June 2025 - 08 June 2026 | 3 | 29,600 | September 2026 |