The International Year One at the University of Sunderland is a one-year program designed as a pathway to Year 2 of undergraduate degrees in business and accounting-related fields. It caters to international students who may not meet the traditional entry criteria for directly starting Year 1 but have a profile stronger than a typical UFP student. The course is based at the university's modern Centre on the Sir Tom Cowie campus and involves studying core modules such as Business Environment, Organisational Behaviour, Management Accounting, and more. The program is structured into three terms over nine months, including classroom hours, English language support, and self-study time. Successful completion guarantees progression to the second year of specified degree courses, subject to meeting the entry requirements.
Why this course is highly recommended
This course is ideal for international students who have a strong academic profile but need additional preparation in English or academic skills to enter a full undergraduate program. Its guaranteed progression to Year 2 makes it a reliable choice for students seeking a smooth pathway into their desired business degree at Sunderland.
This program specifically prepares students for progression into business and accounting-related degrees at the university, including BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, Business and Financial Management, Business and Human Resource Management, Business and Management, and Business and Marketing Management.
Application fees
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1st year tuition fees
16.28L
Living cost
Successful completion of the International Year One with the required academic and English proficiency levels guarantees progression to Year 2 of the specified undergraduate degrees, including Business and Management, Accounting and Finance, Human Resource Management, and others.

English language test
Want to learn more about the admission process, eligibility criteria,
and acceptance rates for international students? Visit the University of Sunderland ONCAMPUS Centre admission page
for complete details.
While specific career prospects are not detailed in the description, completing these business-related degrees can lead to opportunities in finance, marketing, HR, management, and other related fields, giving students a solid foundation for employment in various industry sectors.