Overview

After the International Year One programme offered by University of Sussex you can progress into the second year of your degree. The diverse, essential skills you will develop on this programme will majorly benefit you at university, as well as later on in your career and life. In 2025, 97% of students who completed their International Year One at the University of Sussex International Study Centre were offered a place at the University of Sussex.

Key Facts

Guaranteed progression to year twoSuccessfully complete this programme and move confidently into the second year of your degree with certainty about your progression.

A more supported first-year university experienceLearn in smaller classes with more teaching hours and personalised support, helping you achieve stronger results than many direct-entry students.

Study first-year university modulesFollow the same academic content as students who enter directly but with extra support that builds your confidence and accelerates your progress.

Academic English and study skills supportDevelop the essential skills for university success, giving you a real advantage when you move into year two, including:

Academic writing
Research skills
Critical thinking

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources. 

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-11-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

English language – these requirements are expressed as Academic IELTS for UKVI* scores. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test that measures language proficiency.
Academic qualifications – these requirements are shown by country/region, so that you can easily see the grades, exams or experience you'll need to have.
Minimum age – these requirements show the age you need to be
Nationality – currently the course is only available to international students (students who are not from the UK or from the EU).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

≈ 21500 GBP / year

Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Brighton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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