International Year One (IYOne)
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The NCUK International Year One combines academic study with intensive English language preparation, allowing you to progress directly to the second year of your chosen NCUK university for undergraduate degree programme in the UK, Australia or New Zealand upon successful completion.
Duration
12 months/ 1 year
Progression
Direct Year 2 Entry
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Overview
The International Year One (IYOne) is a university-level qualification designed for students who have completed A-Levels, IFY, or equivalent qualifications and wish to progress directly into the second year of an undergraduate degree abroad. The programme serves as an accelerated pathway that combines first-year university coursework with strong academic and language preparation, ensuring students are fully ready for international study.
IYOne offers specific routes for Business streams within international university degree structures. Upon successful completion, students are guaranteed progression to one of the approved NCUK partner universities, where they enter directly into Year 2 of their chosen bachelor's programme. This pathway provides a faster, cost-effective, and academically supported route to completing a global undergraduate degree.
Programme Features
Save money by completing your one year bachelors locally
Study first-year undergraduate modules
Guaranteed progression to Year 2 upon successful completion
Available programmes include Business Management and Accounting and Finance.
Smaller class sizes with personalized support
No IELTS required for progression to NCUK universities
Who Is It For?
Designed exclusively for international students who want value for money, the International Year One programmes will give you the confidence to study at an international university by equipping you with the English language and academic study skills needed to be successful at university.
As the International Year One is delivered by our Global Network of Study Centres, you can choose to start your university degree locally in your home country (or nearby), or at one of our Study Centres in the UK.
The International Year One is a credit-bearing programme equivalent to the first year of a university undergraduate degree and is accepted by universities worldwide.
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