International Year One Programme

Prepare for higher education at Royal Holloway

If you’re interested in studying abroad and want to fully immerse yourself in UK university life, the International Year One might be the path for you.

The international Year One is a two-semester programme designed to introduce you to the key concepts of your chosen field of study, giving you the skills required to seamlessly progress on to the second year of your degree of choice. It is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree.

This programme is available to students who have completed local high school education and is offered in a range of different subjects.

Length:

Two semesters

Entry points:

September, November (Enhanced Induction) and January (see our term dates here)

You can find out more about the academic and English language entry requirements for courses here.

Fees

You can check the associated fees with your chosen programme by visiting our dedicated fees page.

Why choose the International Year One?

Guaranteed progression to year two
Successfully complete this programme and move confidently into the second year of your degree with certainty about your progression.

A more supported first-year university experience
Learn in smaller classes with more teaching hours and personalised support, helping you achieve stronger results than many direct-entry students.

Study first-year university modules
Follow the same academic content as students who enter directly but with extra support that builds your confidence and accelerates your progress.

Academic English and study skills support
Develop the essential skills for university success, giving you a real advantage when you move into year two, including:

Academic writing
Research skills
Critical thinking

No extra cost or time, and all the extra support
The programme matches a traditional first year but includes additional support that direct-entry students don’t receive.

Future-ready preparation for year two and beyond
Strengthen your independence, communication and study skills so you enter year two confident, capable and ready to do well.

A global classroom
Learn alongside students from around the world. Build friendships, share experiences and grow within an international community that understands your journey.

Admissions

Applying to Royal Holloway International Study Centre is easy and straightforward. Check entry requirements, tuition fees and see what you have to do before you arrive, from getting your student visa to arranging accommodation.

Apply today

Choose your pathway

Business and Management

This pathway will prepare you to join one of many business-based degrees at Royal Holloway. Learn more about progression options and what studying business and management can do for your future.

Discover Business & Management

Computer Science

Designed to prepare you to study computer science at Royal Holloway, this pathway dissects the ever-changing digital industry. Discover more about this programme and how you can progress to study at Royal Holloway.

Explore Computer Science

Economics

This pathway aims to prepare you to progress to one of three economics degrees. Explore the progression routes offered at Royal Holloway and whether studying economics is suitable for you.

Electronic Engineering

This pathway will give you the necessary key skills for progression to an electrical engineering-based degree. Find out more about this programme and how to progress to study at Royal Holloway.

Study Electronic Engineering

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Our Student Enrolment Advisors are available to answer any questions you may have and help you with your application. We can't wait to meet you!