About the International Study Centre and Pathway to Education

Why study at an International Study Centre

The International Study Centre offers international students, on-campus degree preparation for undergraduate and, postgraduate courses and is part of the university. The preparatory courses will provide, you with the necessary academic skills and English language, tutoring to undertake a degree at the University of Sussex.

Qualifications around the world do not always match with UK qualifications and quite often to gain entry into a top rated university, students need to follow a pathway.

There are several stages to a pathway.

An Undergraduate Pathway is a single course which is comprised of a series of stages (Stages 1-4) of study which on successful completion results in the award of a Bachelor's Degree. A Postgraduate Pathway is a single course which is comprised of a series of stages of study (Stages 1 - 2) which on successful completion results in the award of a Master's Degree.

Foundation or Stage1 - A pre degree programme for students who do not meet university entry requirements. Successful completion leads to progression to year 1 of a UK bachelor degree. The course includes both academic subjects as well as English Language.

Diploma Year 1 (International Year One) - Stage 2  - Designed for students who fail to meet the entry requirements for drirect entry, but who are still capable of studying at that level. Successful completion leads to the 2nd year of a UK bachelor degree programme. The course includes both academic subjects as well as English Language. Stages 3 and 4 comprise of the 2nd and 3rd year of an honours degree.

Pre Masters -  is a 6 month or 9 month programme for students who have a 1st degree, but whose degrees are not equivalent to a UK degree. Generally 1 or terms additional learning is required in order to follow onto a master degree. The offer is made with a conditional of progression upon successful completion. Successful completion leads to the master degree which in the UK is normally 9 months.

English Language - A pressional English Language programme is available for those who fail to meet the mnimum English Language requirements. Please note visa regulations may differ in the cae of English Language entry.

Pathway Programmes

International Foundation

Business, Hospitality, Law, Management, Marketing, Transport & Logistics

Social & Behavioural Sciences

Computing, Engineering & Science

Creative Arts

International Year One

Business Management

Business Studies

Engineering

Marketing

Pre Masters

Art & Design

Business

Progression Degrees

International Foundation

Business, Hospitality, Law, Management, Marketing, Transport & Logistics http://www.huddersfieldisc.com/international-foundation-year/business-hospitality-law

Social & Behavioural Sciences http://www.huddersfieldisc.com/international-foundation-year/social-sciences

Computing, Engineering & Science http://www.huddersfieldisc.com/international-foundation-year/computing-engineering-science

Creative Arts http://www.huddersfieldisc.com/international-foundation-year/creative-arts

International Year One

Business Management http://www.huddersfieldisc.com/international-year-one/business-management

Business Studies http://www.huddersfieldisc.com/international-year-one/business-studies

Engineering http://www.huddersfieldisc.com/international-year-one/engineering

Marketing http://www.huddersfieldisc.com/international-year-one/marketing

Pre Masters

Art & Design http://www.huddersfieldisc.com/pre-masters/art-design

Business http://www.huddersfieldisc.com/pre-masters/business

Entry Requirements

   International Foundation Year

Academic

Bangladesh: Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate (45%) or SSC (55%). Pass required for relevant subjects

International: The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate), or A/AS levels         20 / 40 UCAS points.

IGCSE 4 passes at A-C in relevant subjects

English

An English language level equivalent to IELTS 4.5 (minimum 4.0 in writing) is required for the International Foundation Year. If you require additional language training before you start your International Foundation Year you can first join the English Language Preparation (ELP) course:

   IELTS 4.0 (no skill to fall below 4.0) – 1 term ELP

   IELTS 3.5 IELTS – 2 terms ELP

International Year One

Academic

Bangladesh: Successful completion of High School Certificate at 60%

International: The Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate), or A/AS Levels      22 / 120 UCAS points

Foundation Programme: 40% or above

English

An English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing) is required for the International Year One. If you require additional language training before you start your International Year One you can first join the English Language Preparation (ELP) course:

   IELTS 4.5 (minimum 4.5 in writing) – 1 term ELP

   IELTS 4.0 (minimum 4.0 in writing) – 2 term ELP

Pre-Master's

Academic

Bangladesh: Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 45% or above

English

An English language level equivalent to IELTS score of 5.5 (with 5.5 in all subskills) is required for the Pre-Master's course. If you require additional language training before you start your Pre-Master's you can first join the English for Pre-Master's (EPM) course as follows:

   IELTS 5.0 (with 5.0 in all subskills) - Pre-Master's with 1 term EPM

   IELTS 4.5 (with 4.5 in all subskills) - Pre-Master's with 2 terms EPM

Dates and Prices

International Foundation: January Start

International Year One: January Start

Pre Masters: August (Business Only) January (Business Only) and April

Fees and Payment

All prices are in pounds sterling (GBP).

* Please note tuition fees do not include the cost of text books, which will be approximately £50 per term
** For calculation purposes please note that a standard tenancy length is 42 weeks. Additional charges may be made for such items as accommodation security deposits, bedding packs, accommodation specific insurance, and other sundry expenses.

Confirmation payment

This is comprised of:

• £160 Enrolment Fee (non-refundable)
• £1,000 Refundable Deposit
• £500 advance fees