International Year One

What is the International Year One?

The International Year One is designed to prepare international students to join the second year of an undergraduate degree at Kingston University London. If you would like to get the most out of studying abroad, this programme is offered in three insightful, varied pathways, and will allow you the opportunity to progress to a number of exciting degrees, in a range of different subjects.

What you will study

The International Year One is made up of several core and route-specific modules that will better your understanding of your chosen subject area. Depending on your choice of pathway, you can cater your modules to benefit your future career path. The course will also incorporate English language tuition, which will be focused on improving your speaking, writing and academic language skills, and prepare you for learning in a second language.

Key Facts

Three terms

Find out more about specific term dates for this programme.

September, November (Enhanced Induction) and January

Find out more about entry requirements and course fees for this programme.

Why choose the International Year One?

Guaranteed progression to year two
Successfully complete this programme and move confidently into the second year of your degree with certainty about your progression.

A more supported first-year university experience
Learn in smaller classes with more teaching hours and personalised support, helping you achieve stronger results than many direct-entry students.

Study first-year university modules
Follow the same academic content as students who enter directly but with extra support that builds your confidence and accelerates your progress.

Academic English and study skills support
Develop the essential skills for university success, giving you a real advantage when you move into year two, including:

Academic writing
Research skills
Critical thinking

No extra cost or time, and all the extra support
The programme matches a traditional first year but includes additional support that direct-entry students don’t receive.

Future-ready preparation for year two and beyond
Strengthen your independence, communication and study skills so you enter year two confident, capable and ready to do well.

A global classroom
Learn alongside students from around the world. Build friendships, share experiences and grow within an international community that understands your journey.

English language preparation

If you need to improve your level of English language to enter the International Year One, additional Online English language training is available. You will need an Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (min 4.5 in all skills) or equivalent to study the English Language Preparation Online for International Year One.

Please visit the International Year One entry requirements page for more information.

International students working together in the computer lab

Accounting and Finance

Further your knowledge of finance at Kingston University. Giving you the opportunity to progress to BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, this pathway will deliver exposure to topics like law and business analysis.

Kingston University students sat in classroom

Business Management

Prepare for a business degree in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. With modules in economics, marketing and business practice, this pathway will give you the vital subject knowledge to study the BSc (Hons) Business Management at Kingston University.

Marketing and Advertising

Be inspired by marketing industry exposure during your studies. In preparing for Kingston University's BSc (Hons) Marketing and Advertising, you will learn about subjects such as entrepreneurship, business skills and marketing principles.

Kingston University students talking to a tutor

How to apply

See how to apply for a course at the International Study Centre and view the documents you need to provide with your application.

Assessments during this programme

There are assessments at the end of each module, which are a combination of examinations, coursework, presentations and extended essays. Continuous assessment is also a feature of the course with lectures, small group seminar work and self directed study.

"The International Study Centre actually took me up a level of knowledge, as well as my communication skills. It was a sort of stepping stone. I appreciate what I’ve learned here because it actually helps me."

Abdul from Malawi

Studied International Year One in Business and Management

Join us today

Our student enrolment advisors are available to answer your questions and help you with your application. We can’t wait to meet you.