This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression* to Year 2 of a range of degrees
As well as guaranteed progression* to our host partner Birkbeck, University of London, there is also the opportunity to progress to Year 2 of a wide range of business related degrees at other universities. In previous years students have received offers from:
Aston University, London South Bank University, Coventry University, University of Westminster and the University of Greenwich.
You will study your programme at our Centre located on the Birkbeck, University of London campus in the stunning central London area of Bloomsbury.
*Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
100% pass rate
for the 2024-25 cohort on IY1 Business
Offers received from
Aston, Birkbeck, Westminster and Coventry University in 2025
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 in the UK, but have a stronger profile than a UFP student. This programme is set at level 4, and is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate business degree in the UK.
Find out more about the IY1 from our programme guide
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 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.
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.
Discover the progression options available to OnCampus London students. Here is a list of progression degrees at Birkbeck, University of London.
BSc (Hons) Business
BSc (Hons) Computing
BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Innovation
BSc (Hons) International Business
BSc/BA (Hons) Management
BSc (Hons) Marketing
Students benefit from guaranteed progression (subject to achieving progression criteria) to a wide range of degrees at Birkbeck, University of London. In previous years, students have progressed to year 2 undergraduate degrees from the following universities:
- Aston University
- London South Bank University
- Coventry University
- University of Westminster and
- University of Greenwich.
What will I study?
You will study the following modules:
Academic English Language Development
Quantitative Methods for Business Decision Making
Business Environment
Financial Accounting
Marketing and Advertising
Principles of Management
Click to download the OnCampus Business International Year One Programme Guide for full course details and learning objectives.
Student alumni
Myagmardorj graduated with a 1st class honours in BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance from Birkbeck, University of London. He is currently CEO at Gerege MedTech LLC.
'The teachers at OnCampus have been incredibly supportive. I feel completely comfortable asking any question, and they’re always ready to provide thorough, well-explained answers'.
Myagmardorj Tuvshinjargal Miga, Mongolia
International Year One
Programme Details, Dates, and Fees
Course length: 2 or 3 semesters
Hours per week: up to 28
Minimum age: 17 (students need to turn 18 by the December of the year they join)
All programmes are subject to a £450 registration fee
| Dates | CAS | Duration | Fees (£) | Progressing to Year 2 of undergraduate study in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 January 2025 - 08 August 2025 | CEG CAS | 2 semesters | 21,480 | September 2025 |
| 10 June 2025 - 08 June 2026 | CEG CAS | 3 semesters | 29,600 | September 2026 |
| 15 September 2025 - 07 June 2026 | CEG CAS | 2 semesters | 22,440 | September 2026 |
| 15 September 2025 - 07 August 2026 | CEG CAS | 3 semesters | 29,920 | September 2026 |
| 03 November 2025 - 07 August 2026 | CEG CAS | 2.5 semesters | 26,180 | September 2026 |
| 12 January 2026 - 07 August 2026 | CEG CAS | 2 semesters | 22,440 | September 2026 |