International Year Zero
The International Year Zero (IYZ) is designed to help you gain extra English Language skills and develop your subject knowledge to an undergraduate level.Ìý
Why study the International Year Zero?
The International Year Zero (IYZ) is the first year of the four-year undergraduate course.
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This pathway programme is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen university undergraduate degree course.Ìý
Following successful completion, you will continue onto the first year of your degree, directly with the university of your choice.
Achieve degree entry requirements
If you do not meet the English language level and academic skills required for an undergraduate degree at a UK, EU or US university, then an International Year Zero programme could be the right choice. This pathway enables you to still study at the university of your choice while achieving the required academic skills.
Individual support
Throughout your studies, you will benefit from small class sizes and support from qualified and experienced teachers.Ìý
International Advice Service
Our team can provide specialist advice and guidance to you and your family on a range of matters relating to living and studying in the UK. They can also provide links to the local community and produce a range of useful information so you can feel welcomed and safe in this new chapter of your life.Ìý
Where you can study
Explore our study locations and the pathway courses available to you.Ìý
Bangor University International College
The International Year Zero is the first year of the four-year International Incorporated Bachelors (IIB) at Bangor University International College (BUIC).Ìý
University of Bradford International College
The International Year Zero is the perfect course for international students who want to develop and improve their academic and English language skills.Ìý
University of Greenwich International College
The International Year Zero is the first of a four-year undergraduate programme taught at the University of Greenwich International College (UGIC).
University of Kent International College
The International Year Zero at University of Kent International College (UK IC) is the first year of a four-year International Incorporated Bachelors.Ìý
Discover your route to an undergraduate degree
You can choose to study from a range of subjects.
University of Bradford BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Gain the knowledge needed on how to design and develop the next generation of software tools and systems, and gain the knowledge and techniques required to enhance and exploit computer technology.
Bangor University BSc (Hons) Psychology
This ‘pure psychology’ course will allow students to gain a scientific understanding of the basic processes by which we learn, think, feel and adapt to our social conditions.
Discover your route to an undergraduate degree
Choose from a range of subject–specific pathways that you will study for one year. After successful completion, you will receive a level 3 award and can progress to year one of your chosen university degree course.Ìý
up to 18 students
study in a multicultural learning environmentÌý
study at world-leading institutions
to a university of your choice
from day one, you will gain access to your university’s facilities and resources
