This one-year (two-semester) programme guarantees students an offer to Year 2 of a range of business and accounting-related degrees at the University of Sunderland.
You will study your Foundation programme at our state-of-the-art Centre located at the heart of the Sir Tom Cowie campus. When you meet all the requirements of the course, we'll support your progression to the University of Sunderland.
About the International Year One
This programme is designed for international students who do not quite have the academic grades and/or English level to start the first year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Sunderland, but have a stronger profile than a UFP student.
All students who successfully complete the IY1 are guaranteed offer to Year 2 of a business-related undergraduate degree at the University of Sunderland. This programme is set at level 4, and is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate business degree in the UK.
For more information about the IY1 visit our Programme Guide
Your application will be assessed and you may be offered a 2 or 3 semester programme depending on your English level and academic background.
The duration of the programme is one academic year (nine months). The year is divided into three terms of seven to eight teaching weeks, one reading week, and an examination week. On average, you will undertake 23 (and up to 28) hours of classroom-based study per week.
English Language forms up to six hours of your timetable, is compulsory for students who are below the required level for progression, and will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects as well as being taught separately if you need additional support.
Students will be expected to timetable self-study hours in addition to the classroom-based hours.
You will be assessed by a variety of methods during your time with us: the intention is that you have a chance to experience the full range of assessment methods that you might experience at university when you start the second year of your chosen degree.
The International Year One offers guaranteed progression* to Year 2 of the following undergraduate degrees at the University of Sunderland:
- BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management
- BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management
- BA (Hons) Business and Management
- BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management
*Guaranteed offer is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
What will I study?
All students study the following core modules plus English for Academic Purposes. These modules are:
Academic English Language Development
Business Environment
Organisational Behaviour
Management Accounting
Marketing and Advertising
Research and Digital Literacy Skills
Personal Development for Employability
Click to download the OnCampus Business International Year One Programme Guide for full course details and learning objectives.
Programme Details, Dates, and Fees
Course length:
2 semestersHours per week:
up to 28Minimum age:
17+. OnCampus Sunderland can accept students who turn 17 within one calendar month of the start of term dateEntry IELTS:
From 4.5 IELTS (3 semester) or 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (2 semester). iCAS programmes require minimum 5.5 IELTS.
All programmes are subject to a £450 registration fee
| Dates | CAS | Duration | Fees (£) | Progressing to Year 2 of undergraduate study in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 September 2026 - 06 June 2027 | iCAS | 2 semesters | 15,420 | Sep-27 |
| 11 January 2027 - 06 August 2027 | iCAS | 2 semesters | 15,420 | Sep-27 |
| 27 September 2027 - 11 June 2028 | iCAS | 2 semesters | 15,420 | Sep-28 |
| 17 January 2028 - 11 August 2028 | iCAS | 2 semesters | 15,420 | Sep-28 |
Follow the link below to start your journey to degree study with OnCampus Sunderland.