International Year One Business

University of South Wales Pathway

Course Overview

The International Year One in Business is a student-centred programme that aims to bridge your academic and English learning gap to provide a fast-track entry to Year 2 of a number of undergraduate degrees offered by the University of South Wales Business School.

The International Year One (IY1) programme has been specially created for you and other like-minded international students who are looking for a tailored route of study to join Year Two of undergraduate study that provides more support and guidance.

The International Year One allows you to gradually familiarise yourself with UK learning in a supportive and encouraging environment, allowing you to develop and grow as a new academic learner.

Key features of studying the International Year One at the Pathway College include:

Become a full student of the South Wales Business School where you will be invited to guest speaker events, conferences and staff-student committees
Have full access to all the facilities, software and materials to prepare for Year Two
Join our student community and widen your academic and social friendship groups to develop long-lasting relationships within the University

It is the combination of integration with the Business School alongside studying in smaller groups, led by tutors who have significant experience of working with international students transitioning to University study, which makes this programme highly suitable for those looking for a more supported experience.

What will I study?

The modules you will study mirror those that are delivered on the equivalent Year One at the Business School. You will be provided with a strong foundation in:

Business management
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Operations management
Organisational behaviour

You will also develop your academic and business English language enabling you to both talk and write about the knowledge and skills that you have learnt with confidence.

A key module that supports you throughout your journey is the Business Academic Skills module. This begins with an extended introduction in academic English, business language and everyday social English, to build your confidence and get ready for learning new business knowledge. Within all the modules you will apply academic theories to real-life situations, enabling you to develop critical thinking skills.

Embedded into all undergraduate degrees at South Wales is the development of skills ready to join your intended career at the end of university study. During the International Year One, you will develop resilience, presentation, communication and analytical skills.

At the end of the International Year One, you will have identified the skills you have by developing a CV, LinkedIn profile and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio.

WHICH COURSES CAN I GO ON TO STUDY?

Upon successful completion of the International Year One Business you will be able to progress onto the 2nd year of the following degrees:

BA (Hons) Business and Management
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
BSc (Hons) Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
BSc (Hons) Marketing Management