Program Overview

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What will I study?

The programme has been designed especially for international students transferring to a UK university. You will study a combination of subject-specific business modules alongside an academic business skills module which will focus on teaching you the English language, study skills, employability and academic skills necessary to successfully pass the programme.

You will develop your ability to read and critically engage with a wide range of texts including journals and business magazines, whilst you build your capability to produce a variety of written and verbal critical responses.

Through investigating the theory and practice underpinning core business functions such as organisational management, supply chain and operations management, marketing and finance, you will understand the essential business knowledge and be ready to integrate into the second year of undergraduate study.

Alongside these business essential modules, you will study a range of contemporary business subjects, such as business analysis tools and techniques and understanding human resource management through the lens of ‘work psychology’, these industry-relevant topics will take your business knowledge to the next level.

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Study plan

IELTS	Oct-Dec	Jan-Mar	Apr-Jun	July-Aug	Sept
5.5 / 5.5	International Year One – Business			Summer break	Start year 2 of your undergraduate degree at Northumbria University
		International Year One – Business

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How will I be taught and assessed?

We have a deep understanding of how international students learn and we have found that the combination of increased tutor interaction, consistent assessment and academic and English support leads to success. That is why, to support learning and assimilation into university life, the number of lecture and seminar hours are higher than on a standard undergraduate first year. This increased time in the classroom is to support your learning and the development of skills that most UK students already have.

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Contact hours

24 hours per week

in seminars, lectures, tutorials and workshops.

study all your modules over three terms – giving you time to gradually build your skills and understanding of key concepts.

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Self-study hours

20 hours per week

on independent study through self-directed learning making use of the University’s electronic learning portal Blackboard.

Scheduled independent learning week, where directed by your module tutor, you will work through study on your own research to broaden your academic knowledge and study for assessment.

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Assessment

Coursework and exams

– including portfolios, essays, reports, reflection, poster presentation and group work.

Build up a portfolio of work throughout your whole module and receive feedback from your tutor as to how you are progressing helping you to improve each step of the way.

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