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.
The core module (common across all streams) you will study is:
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
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:
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:
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:
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:
Hospitality Stream:
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:
