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International Year One (IY1)

This one-year (3 term) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression* to Year 2 of the following degrees at Aston University: 

  • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
  • BSc (Hons) Business and Management
  • BSc (Hons) International Business and Management
  • BSc (Hons) Marketing
  • BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
  • LLB Law
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science

IY1s are available through iCAS at ONCAMPUS Aston.

The International Year One programme offers guaranteed progression* to Year 2 of a range of degrees.

Who is this programme designed for?

This programme is set at NQF level 4 and is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree in the UK. It is designed for international students who do not quite meet the academic grades and/or English level to start the first year of their degree but who do have a stronger academic profile than an Undergraduate Foundation Programme student. By successfully completing the International Year 1, a student is guaranteed progression* to Year 2 of the chosen undergraduate degree at Aston University.

What will I study?

This programme includes a range of academic modules specific to the progression degree. English language will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects, as well as being taught separately if you need additional support to develop your English language.

The modules within your chosen pathway at ONCAMPUS Aston are shown below:

Business and Management

  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
  • Law for Business
  • Principles of Operations Management
  • Foundations of Business Analytics
  • Introduction to Business Economics
  • Introductory Accounting for Business
  • Introduction to Marketing Management
  • Information Technology in Business

Accounting and Finance

  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Foundations in Financial and Mgt Accounting
  • Careers in Accounting
  • Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
  • Law for Business
  • Principles of Operations Management
  • Foundations of Business Analytics
  • Introduction to Business Economics

International Business and Management

  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
  • Law for Business
  • Principles of Operations Management
  • Foundations of Business Analytics
  • Introduction to Business Economics
  • Introductory Accounting for Business
  • Introduction to Marketing Management
  • International Perspectives in Organisations

Marketing

  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Introductory Accounting for Business
  • Introduction to Organisational Behaviour 
  • Law for Business 
  • Contemporary Marketing Principles  
  • Marketing Psychology 
  • Principles of Operations Management
  • Digital and Social Media Marketing 
  • Introduction to Business Economics

Mechanical Engineering

  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Introduction to Engineering and Design
  • Prototyping and Development 
  • Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
  • Engineering Science 1
  • Manufacturing and Materials
  • Mathematical Modelling for Engineers

Law

  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Legal System and Skills
  • Liability in Crime and Tort
  • Introduction to Contract and Property
  • Law of Business and Business Concepts
  • The Future of Law: Introduction to Technology and its Regulation

Computer Science

  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Computer Systems
  • Internet Applications and Database Design
  • Mathematics for Computing Professionals
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Business Aspects of Computing
  • Professional and Social Aspects of Computing

How long will I study for?

The duration of the programme is one academic year (nine months). On average, you will undertake between 16 and (up to) 23 hours of classroom-based study per week. Hours vary depending on your academic and English level and may be adjusted throughout your course.

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 who are at or above the required English level for progression are likely to follow a reduced timetable.

Students will be expected to timetable self-study hours in addition to the classroom-based hours.

Please note: Minimum and maximum hours are estimated, hours may vary depending on the student’s academic and English level and may be adjusted throughout their course.

How will I be assessed?

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.

Assessments will normally include coursework, essays, reports and other structured assignments, oral examination, and unseen written examinations.

* Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria

Programme details:

Course length: 3 or 4 terms
Minimum age: 17+
Hours per week: up to 23

Dates and Fees:

Dates No. of terms Business and Humanities tuition fee  Engineering and Computer Science tuition fee Progressing to Year 2 starting in
25 September 2023 - 09 June 2024 3 £17,770 £19,990 September 2024
25 September 2023 - 09 August 2024 4 £23,570 £25,790 September 2024
08 January 2024 - 09 August 2024 3 £18,310 £20,590 September 2024
23 September 2024 - 08 June 2025 3 £18,790 £21,490 September 2025
23 September 2024 - 08 August 2025 4 £24,930 £27,630
  September 2025

All programmes are subject to a £450 registration fee. An Under 18 Supplement applies to all students under the age of 18 at the start of their programme.

*Please note - term dates for the final term may vary.

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