Program Overview

International Year One

This programme is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree.

As part of the International Year One, you will study in university-style classes and learn with a combination of classroom teaching, small group tuition, personal tutorial sessions with lecture-style classes. This programme is designed to significantly improve your academic language skills including critical thinking and academic writing, whilst allowing you the additional classroom support you need from our qualified teachers.

Learning in our International Study Centre you will have access to the University of East London’s fully equipped library and online resources will fully immerse you in the on-campus student study experience.

As part of this programme you will take a combination of core modules (common across all International Year One streams) and specialist modules that are specific to the stream you select.

Core Module

• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

International Year One in Business

Study the following modules:

Semester 1:

• Core Modules
  • English for Academic Purposes
• Chosen Stream Modules
  • People and the Organisation
  • Fundamentals of Business Accounting

Semester 2:

• Research for Business Marketing
• Fundamentals of Economics
• Mental Wealth: Digital Literacy

Upon successful completion of the programme, students may progress to the following programmes:

• BSc (Hons) Business Management
• BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management
• BSc (Hons) Marketing

International Year One in Computer Science

Study the following modules:

Semester 1:

• Core Modules
  • English for Academic Purposes
• Chosen Stream Modules
  • Learning Software Development
  • Material Wealth: The IT Professional

Semester 2:

• Modelling and Designing
• Introduction to Computer Systems
• Fundamentals of Web

Upon successful completion of the programme, students may progress to the following programmes:

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BSc (Hons) Computing for Business
• BSc (Hons) Cloud Computing
• BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Networks
• BSc (Hons) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

International Year One in Engineering

Study the following modules:

Semester 1:

• Core Modules
  • English for Academic Purposes
• Chosen Stream Modules
  • Learning Engineering: The Built Environment
  • Mental Wealth: Professional Life

Semester 2:

• Learning Engineering Materials
• Learning Engineering Mechanics
• Research and Study Skills

Upon successful completion of the programme, students may progress to the following programmes:

• BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
• BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
• BEng (Hons) General Engineering
• BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
• BEng (Hons) Engineering Management

International Year One in Hospitality Management

Study the following modules:

Semester 1:

• Core Modules
  • English for Academic Purposes
• Chosen Stream Modules
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Business Management
  • Hospitality Management: People and Organisations

Semester 2:

• Understanding Tourism
• Hospitality and Events Marketing of Services and Experiences
• Mental Wealth: The Hospitality Professional

Upon successful completion of the programme, students may progress to the following programmes:

• BA (Hons) Hospitality Management
• BA (Hons) Tourism Management
• BA (Hons) Event Management

Key Facts for International Year One

• Start dates: September 2025, January 2026
• Duration: 2 semesters
• Visa type: Combined Visa (International Year One + Degree Programme)
• Cost: £15,270
• Scholarships Available: Contact us or your Education Counsellor for more details.
• Course Info: Integrated CAS programme (Level 6 CAS) for Visa purposes, Accredited by the University of East London

Minimum English Language Level:

• Academic IELTS 5.5 overall (and no component below 5.5) or equivalent

Academic Entry Requirements:

• Completion of 3 x A Levels (or equivalent) or to have completed a recognised foundation programme or first year of an overseas degree with good grades (or equivalent).
• Each application will be considered individually and assessed on their ability to succeed on the International Foundation One.

Minimum Age Requirement:

• 17 years of age. All students must turn 18 years of age by 31 December 2025.