Progress to Year 2

International Year One

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

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.

100% pass rate

(Students who completed the International Year One, Engineering and Hospitality Management pathways, September cohort 2023-24)

Start date

September 2025
January 2026

Visa type

Integrated visa
(International Year One + Degree Programme)

Cost

£15,270

About the programme

This programme is designed to enhance your academic language skills, with a strong focus on critical thinking and academic writing. You’ll also benefit from additional classroom support provided by our experienced and qualified teachers.

At the International Study Centre, you’ll have access to the University of East London’s fully equipped library and a wide range of online resources. These will give you a fully immersive on-campus study experience.

As part of the programme, you will study a combination of core modules and specialist modules tailored to the academic stream you choose.

Key facts

Minimum English language level:

Academic IELTS 5.5 overall (with 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 Year One.

Minimum age requirement:

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

Pathways

Business

You will 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 International Year One programme, you may progress to one of the following degrees:

Computer Science

You will 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 International Year One programme, you may progress to one of the following degrees:

Engineering

You will 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 International Year One programme, you may progress to one of the following degrees:

Hospitality Management

You will 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 International Year One programme, you may progress to one of the following degrees:

The university facilities are great, such as the SportsDock - I even joined the university badminton team! The ISC has been really helpful, I like it so much I am already considering doing my Master's here.

Piero from Indonesia

—International Year One

I view this university as my home because our teachers are so helpful and friendly. They help us in difficult situations when we write essays and do our assignments.

Balaram from Nepal

—International Year One

The teachers in the classes are really helpful. They interact with you personally and they attract you into the class with what they teach you; they make sure that you learn in the best way possible.

Aamir from Nepal

—International Year One

Making friends in London is easier than I expected. The people are very welcoming, my classmates are very nice some of them are from my home country and others are from India and Africa. It's quite good to meet these new people and learn about their cultures and to learn something new from them.

Pankaj from Nepal

—International Year One

My experience with the ISC is going so well. The staff and teachers are so helpful and nice. They are always engaging you in lessons and make you feel like you belong here, the sense of belonging is definitely here.

Ashma from Nepal

—International Year One

I chose the Malvern International Study Centre for my first year because I think it is very important to be prepared for the next year of university. As international students we do not have previous knowledge of different academic skills, so the International Year One helps us to build our foundations.

Ravi from Nepal

—International Year One

Progress to year 2 in a supportive environment

If you have any questions about studying with us or need assistance with your application, our admissions advisors are available to help.

International Year One

100% pass rate

Start date

Visa type

Cost

About the programme

Key facts

Pathways

Progress to year 2 in a supportive environment

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