International Year One
International Study Centre, University of Sussex (Study Group), Brighton/Falmer, United Kingdom
Two-semester (~9 month) programme equivalent to Year 1 of a Sussex undergraduate degree, with a published 97% (2025) progression rate into Year 2 at the University of Sussex.
What you need
- IELTS 5.55.5 overall, no less than 5.0 in writing; a 4.5-in-writing route is available alongside the 'Language Lift' support course.
- Available degree routes include Business & Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Film & Media, Finance & Accounting, Finance & Technology (FinTech), International Relations and International Development.
Where it leads
Progression into Year 2 of the chosen University of Sussex undergraduate degree; 97% of 2025 completers progressed.
Visa
UK Student visa; maintenance-fund figures as above.
Things to know
No nationality restriction found.
Tuition fee was not disclosed on the programme page itself - pull the actual figure from Study Group's dedicated fees page before quoting a client.
Sources
- isc.sussex.ac.uk/programmes/international-year-one IELTS 5.5 entry requirement, 2-semester duration, Sep/Nov/Jan intakes, 97% 2025 progression rate, and list of available degree routes