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Leeds Rankings and Reputation
Award-winning university
Leeds is awarded the Queen’s Anniversary prize, the country’s highest accolade for an academic institution, in 2009, 2011 and 2021.
World’s Top 100 in 4 subjects
Business and Management studies ranked 70th, Accounting and Finance 90th in the QS World University by Subject 2022.
The Business School has placed 4th for Accounting and Finance, 6th for Marketing, 10th for Economics and 11th for Business and Management in the Complete University Guide 2023 league tables.
Ranked World’s Top 100
The University of Leeds was ranked 86th in the QS World University Rankings 2023. This now places us in the top 6% of institutions globally.
Excellent in Employability
Leeds is ranked joint-9th in the UK by the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022. In the latest High Fliers report, Leeds is ranked as the 5th most targeted university by the UK’s top graduate employers.
International Campuses
Using data from the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the University of Leeds is ranked 37th in the THE Most International Universities in the World 2022. Leeds holds 13,400 international students from 137 countries, including exchange students.
Leeds International Study Centre
Leeds International Study Centre works in collaboration with the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University to prepare students from outside the UK for successful degree study. Our courses offer students the opportunity to study abroad in the UK, and provide additional support to students who do not meet the entry requirements to apply directly at the University of Leeds.
BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE
Each pathway programme is designed to ease you into life in the UK – with small classes, attentive teaching styles and tailored courses for international students, as well as a focus on improving your English language skills. You will also take part in lectures, seminars and tutorials, so that you know what to expect when you progress to your degree at the University of Leeds.
CONSTANT SUPPORT
The International Study Centre is built with you in mind; our team of helpful and friendly staff here make settling in and getting used to life abroad that much easier. They can offer support and advice at any time during your course, and small class sizes mean you’ll also get individual attention from teachers, making it easy to ask questions about your studies.
SHARED EXPERIENCES
All our students are going through a similar experience here – living away from home, experiencing a brand-new culture and meeting many new people. You will be surrounded by international students, living and learning together, and will become a part of the global community within the International Study Centre.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
We have introduced CareerAhead activities for students to take part in alongside their courses, giving you a chance to practice and build employability skills and prepare you for success beyond university. This reinforced by the strong enterprising business links that the University of Leeds has to offer, which you will have access to once you progress to a degree.
You’ll also have the opportunity to build up work experience by taking up part-time employment or a work placement during your studies. Find out more about working rights as part of your visa.
EXPERT FACILITIES
As a student at the Leeds International Study Centre you will have access to a range of resources at Leeds Beckett University campus. These include libraries – which are open 24/7, every day of the year – an online library and access to networked PCs. Upon successful progression, you will then have access to state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Leeds.
About International Year One Programme
This two-semester course is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. It aims to help you develop the skills you need to join the second year of a related degree at the University of Leeds, by building on your pre-existing English language skills and supporting you through the introduction to a British-style university curriculum. Our teachers work closely with students to bring you a tailored, personal studying experience and allow you to seamlessly enter an undergraduate degree.
IS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE FOR ME?
This two-semester course is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. It aims to help you develop the skills you need to join the second year of a related degree at the University of Leeds, by building on your pre-existing English language skills and supporting you through the introduction to a British-style university curriculum. Our teachers work closely with students to bring you a tailored, personal studying experience and allow you to seamlessly enter an undergraduate degree.
Other benefits include:
- smaller class sizes, so teachers can focus on your success
- graduate in the same
- boosted subject knowledge and study skills
- a safe and friendly environment to get used to life in the UK
Once you’ve successfully completed the International Year One, and achieved the required grades, you will be a well-equipped student who is ready to join the second year of their undergraduate degree.
What will I study?
On this programme, you will study a blend of core and subject-specific modules. Your modules will be tailored depending on your choice of subject route so your learning suits your career goals. As part of the International Year One, you will also study dedicated English language content that is focused on improving your speaking, writing and academic language skills.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- Academic English Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial and Economic Analysis for Business
- Organisational Behaviour
- Studying and Research in Business Management
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT WITH MARKETING
- Academic English Skills
- Financial and Economic Analysis for Business
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Organisational Behaviour
- Studying and Research in Business Management
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
- Academic English Skills
- Human Physiology, Neuroscience and Pharmacology
- Molecular, Cellular Biology and Genetics
- Microbial Science
- Studying and Research in Biological Science
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- Academic English Skills
- Introduction to International Relations
- British Politics
- Freedom, Power & Resistance
- Studying and Research in International Relations
Business Management
Pick your progression degree
- Business Management BA
WHY CHOOSE THIS PATHWAY?
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This International Year One course will prepare you to progress onto BA (Hons) Business Management at the University of Leeds, which is one of the UK’s leading universities. Find out about the benefits of studying in this dynamic, strategic environment here.
Leeds University Business School
Progression for successful students leads to tuition at Leeds University Business School – an impressive faculty made up of established academics and industry professionals. Regularly world ranked and triple-accredited, this school has a rich historical reputation and is well-equipped for a global community.
Extended career opportunities
Business Management is a degree that can boost you to success in any field, teaching the fundamental career skills that can be applied to any industry or employment journey. Enterprising links at the University of Leeds are also a valuable benefit, giving you the opportunity to network with many globally successful businesses.
Dedicated support for students
This learning environment is receptive to your needs and views, and will encourage you to achieve your full potential. Attentive teaching methods and personal support will be available to you throughout your course. Additionally, the curriculum has been written in line with what you will continue learning at the University.
2-Term Year One
£ 21,300
Intake
September
Business Management with Marketing
Pick your progression degree
- MSc Acoustical and Vibration Engineering
- MSc Actuarial Science
- MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering
- MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering: Computational Engineering and Design
- MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering: Engineering Materials
- MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering: Mechatronics
- MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering: Propulsion and Engine Systems Engineering
- MSc Aerodynamics and Computation
- MSc Applied Statistics
- MSc Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Biomedical Engineering
- MSc Business Analytics and Finance
- MSc Business Analytics and Management Science
- MSc Chemistry
- MSc Civil Engineering
- MSc Computer Science
- MSc Cyber Security
- MSc Data Science
- MSc Data and Decision Analytics
- MSc Economics
- MSc Electrochemistry and Battery Technologies
- MSc Electronic Engineering
- MSc Energy and Sustainability with Electrical Power Engineering
- MSc Energy and Sustainability: Energy Resources and Climate Change
- MSc Finance
- MSc Finance and Econometrics
- MSc Finance and Economics
- MSc International Banking and Financial Studies
- MSc International Financial Markets
- MSc Internet of Things
- MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics
- MSc Magnetic Resonance
- MSc Maritime Engineering Science: Advanced Computational Engineering
- MSc Maritime Engineering Science: Marine Engineering and Autonomy
- MSc Maritime Engineering Science: Naval Architecture
- MSc Maritime Engineering Science: Ocean Energy & Offshore Engineering
- MSc Maritime Engineering Science: Yacht and High-performance Craft
- MSc Marketing Analytics
- MSc Micro and Nanotechnology
- MSc Microelectronics Systems Design
- MSc Mobile Communications and Smart Networking
- MSc Operational Research and Finance
- MSc Optical Fibre & Photonic Engineering
- MSc Race Car Aerodynamics
- MSc Risk Management
- MSc Risk and Finance
- MSc Social Research Methods with Applied Statistics
- MSc Software Engineering
- MSc Space Systems Engineering
- MSc Statistics
- MSc Statistics with Applications in Medicine
- MSc Sustainable Energy Technologies
- MSc Systems, Control and Signal Processing
- MSc Transportation Planning and Engineering: Behaviour
- MSc Transportation Planning and Engineering: Infrastructure
- MSc Transportation Planning and Engineering: Operations
- MSc Water Resources Management
WHY Choose This Pathway?
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This International Year One course will prepare you to progress to the second year of the BA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing degree at the University of Leeds, one of the UK’s leading universities. There are plenty of reasons to choose the University of Leeds for your undergraduate degree.
Leeds University Business School
Progression for successful students leads to tuition at Leeds University Business School — an impressive faculty made up of established academics and industry professionals. The school is regularly world ranked and has a rich historical reputation. It is also triple-accredited, ensuring your programme is globally recognised.
Industry-ready opportunities
Once you have progressed from the International Year One in Business Management with Marketing at Leeds International Study Centre, you can go on to study Business Management with Marketing BA. Accredited by the leading professional marketing body, the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), this progression degree combines strategic business management with a specialisation in marketing. The skills you gain at the University of Leeds are designed to make you more employable.
Dedicated support for students
Leeds International Study Centre is a welcoming and friendly learning environment. The expert academic and support staff will be there to help you achieve your full potential. Additionally, the curriculum has been written in line with what you will continue learning at the University.
PROGRESSION DEGREES
You will be required to take an AES test at the end of your course, details of AES requirements below. This means that once you successfully complete the International Year One, you will be ready to start your degree at the University of Leeds.
2-Term Year One
£ 21,300
Intake
September
Biological Sciences
Pick your progression degree
- Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
- Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) BSc (Hons)
- Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
- Genetics BSc (Hons)
- Human Physiology BSc (Hons)
- Medical Microbiology BSc (Hons)
- Microbiology BSc (Hons)
- Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
- Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
WHY CHOOSE THIS PATHWAY?
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This International Year One course will prepare you to progress onto BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences or a number of other degrees at the University of Leeds, which is one of the UK’s leading universities. Find out about the benefits of studying in this engaging and explorative environment here.
The Faculty of Biological Sciences
The University of Leeds is home to a world-class faculty, ranked among the top 150 best biological science departments across the globe. This includes the School of Biology, School of Biomedical Sciences and School of Molecular and Cellular Biology – all of which house dedicated teams of staff who engage students in high-quality research on global scientific issues.
Develop career prospects
Biological Sciences is a varied, interdisciplinary degree that can give you the tools that are vital to tackling global challenges. With a focus on developing both broad and specialist knowledge in the field, this pathway will provide you with skills needed to launch a successful career in the industry.
Support tailored to you
Designed for international students, this programme will enable you to achieve with the use of attentive teaching methods and full support throughout your course. Your learning will be structured in the same way as the University’s curriculum, to prepare you for the next step of your education.
2-Term Year One
£ 22,200
Intake
September
January
International Relations
Pick your progression degree
WHY CHOOSE THIS PATHWAY?
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This International Year One pathway will prepare you to progress on to BA (Hons) International Relations at the University of Leeds, which is one of the UK’s leading universities. Some of the benefits of this stimulating academic environment are as follows.
School of Politics and International Studies
The University of Leeds is home to the School of Politics and International Studies (POLIS), a vibrant educational body that holds academic research at its core. A diverse community of academics work with students to address and shape policy, debate real-world issues and go beyond the realms of higher education. Informed teaching and theoretical training are applied to provide students with insightful knowledge of contemporary global societies.
Valuable global exposure
International Relations offers a deep contextual understanding of the societies we live in, and how it is changing today. This pathway will provide you with the intuitive skills to take on a career in the international field, and apply what you have learnt to business and the world around you.
Support tailored to you
This programme is designed for international students, with a unique, focused teaching approach put in place to welcome you into the British education system. Your learning will be structured in the same way as the University’s curriculum, to wholly support and prepare you for your next step.
2-Term Year One
£ 20,700
Intake
September
January
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Apply with our scholarship application form. Our sponsored scholarship is only offered when you use the scholarship form.
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International Year One Next Intake
Date
January, 2023
Location
UK, Canada
Scholarship Amount
UP to approx. £6,000