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International Year One

Make a strong start to your degree

The International Year One is an intensive programme that leads to year two of an undergraduate degree at Cardiff University. The programme is tailor-made for international students who are not ready to apply direct to the University, but don’t want to delay their studies. Support focuses on easing the transition to the UK higher education system and improving your English skills. You will graduate with a degree after only three years.

Key facts

Entry Points: September, November (Enhanced Induction) or January
Length: Two semesters

Entry requirements

Check our academic and English language entry requirements

Fees

Visit the Fees page for full details.

Who is the programme for?

The programme is designed for international students with a strong academic profile and a good level of English.

What will I study?

You will study a range of modules relating to your chosen degree, giving you broad subject knowledge and transferrable skills for when you graduate and start your career.

Choose from four subject routes

Accounting and Finance

Study modules in accounting and finance alongside Academic English Skills. You can choose from undergraduate degrees that have the option of a professional placement year.

Business Management

Get the business skills and knowledge you need to progress to an undergraduate business degree at Cardiff.

Engineering

Develop your knowledge of engineering and polish your English skills. Choose from degrees including Architectural Engineering and Civil Engineering, all with the option of a year in industry.

Law

Build your skills and subject knowledge for the LLB Law. Gain practical experience and study areas including criminal law and public law.

Join us today

We're here to support you throughout the application process. Use our online application form and our student enrolment advisors will be available to answer your questions.