International Year One

This programme is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree.

Qualification level

RQF Level 4

Visa type

Integrated visa
(International Year One + Degree Programme)

Start date

September 2026
January 2027
May 2027

Cost

£19,500
(Scholarships up to £6,000 available)

Location

Holloway Campus

About the programme

The International Year One* is designed to enhance your academic language skills, with a strong focus on critical thinking and academic writing. You’ll also benefit from additional classroom support provided by our experienced and qualified teachers.

At the International Study Centre, you’ll have access to London Met’s fully equipped library and a wide range of online resources. These will give you a fully immersive on-campus study experience.

As part of the programme, you will study a combination of core modules and specialist modules tailored to the academic stream you choose.

Teaching for the International Year One is delivered by Malvern HE Partnerships on behalf of London Metropolitan University.

*Subject to regulatory approval.

Key facts

Programme duration:

1 academic year

Minimum English language level:

Academic IELTS 5.5 overall (with no component below 5.5) or equivalent.

Academic entry requirements:

Completion of 3 x A Levels (or equivalent) or to have completed a recognised foundation programme or first year of an overseas degree with good grades (or equivalent).

Please see our country-specific academic entry requirements for the International Year One.

Each application will be considered individually and assessed on their ability to succeed on the International Year One.

Minimum age requirement:

September start: Students may be 16 at the start of the programme but must turn 17 by 31 December of the year in which the programme begins.

January and May start: Students must be 17 years of age at the commencement of the programme.

Tuition fees:

£19,500 for the International Year One – tuition fees for the subsequent years of study will be charged at London Metropolitan University’s standard international tuition fee rate for the relevant programme and year of entry.

Additional costs:

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

Pathways

Business

You will study the following modules:

Introduction to Business Management
Academic and Professional Communication for Business
Analytical Skills and Business Environments
Digital Business and Economic Contexts

Note: The full programme specification will be available once programme validation has been completed.

Upon successful completion of the International Year One, you may progress to one of the following programmes. Select a course below to view full details on the London Met website, including course structure, modules and tuition fees for the remainder of your studies.

Computer Science

You will study the following modules:

English for Technical Communication
Computational Mathematics and Data Analytics
Programming and Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
Systems Architecture, Networking and Operating Systems

Note: The full programme specification will be available once programme validation has been completed.

Meet Daniyal

Leaving Lahore was a big decision for Daniyal. As a BA Accounting and Finance student, this was his passion, but he felt Pakistan couldn’t offer him the expertise he craved. So, with his camera in hand and a heart full of ambition, Daniyal landed in the bustling financial hub of London. He balances classes with capturing the city’s beauty, all while dreaming of a future where he could excel in both his career and his creative passion.

Progress to year 2 in a supportive environment

If you have any questions about studying with us or need assistance with your application, our admissions advisors are available to help.