International Year One

What is the International Year One?

Upon successful completion, the International Year One at Leeds Beckett University International Study Centre allows you to join the second year of your undergraduate degree at Leeds Beckett University. Designed to improve your English language and academic skills to an appropriate level for degree study, the programme is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree and will prepare you for success as you study in the UK and beyond.

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. 

Ready to join us?

Our student enrolment advisors are here to help with your application and answer your questions about living and learning in Leeds.