If you’d like to study an undergraduate degree at a UK university, but don’t quite meet the entry requirements for your preferred choice, you should consider an International Year One (IYO). An IYO — a type of preparation course, or pre-bachelor’s — will allow you to reach the required level in time to start the 2nd year of a degree.

This undergraduate-level course will ease you into studying abroad, and combines academic preparation with the 1st year of a bachelor’s degree. This means that you can progress directly to your 2nd year of university undergraduate study in a range of subjects.

Progress directly to your degree 2nd year

The IYO is designed for students whose academic level makes them too advanced for the Foundation Certificate, but who don’t yet qualify to enter a bachelor’s degree directly. It therefore enables students to progress directly to their 2nd year of university in as little as 7 months, so you can still complete a standard UK bachelor’s degree in the normal 3 years.

Benefit from complete preparation

Taking an IYO will fully prepare you for the academic level of university study in the UK. Our expert tutors will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed at university, enabling you to complete the 1st year of your degree before progressing to university.

Enjoy an international experience

Increasingly, employers value graduates who have spent some time abroad during their studies. An IYO is a great way to gain useful exposure to the wider world, and strengthen your chances of finding a good job when you finish university.