International Year One

This programme is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree.

Hope Park Campus

the main teaching campus in a leafy suburb of Liverpool

Start date

January 2026
September 2026

Visa type

Integrated visa
(International Year One + Degree Programme)

Cost

£14,500

About the programme

This programme is designed to enhance your academic language skills, with a strong focus on critical thinking and academic writing. You’ll also benefit from additional classroom support provided by our experienced and qualified teachers.

At the International Study Centre, you’ll have access to Liverpool Hope’s fully equipped library and a wide range of online resources. These will give you a fully immersive on-campus study experience.

As part of the programme, you will study a combination of core modules and specialist modules tailored to the academic stream you choose.

Key facts

Minimum English language level:

Academic IELTS 5.5 overall (with no component below 5.5) or equivalent.

Academic entry requirements:

Completion of 3 x A Levels (or equivalent) or to have completed a recognised foundation programme or first year of an overseas degree with good grades (or equivalent).

Please see our country-specific guidelines for the International Year One.

Each application will be considered individually and assessed on their ability to succeed on the International Year One.

Minimum age requirement:

Students under 18 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Pathways

Business

Liverpool Hope Business School holds the prestigious AACSB accreditation, earned by only 6% of business schools worldwide.
Strong links with professional bodies including ACCA, CMI, CIM, ICAEW and CABS.
All second-year Business Management students take part in the Young Enterprise programme, launching and running a real business as part of their course.
Connections with organisations such as Everton Football Club, Santander and Lloyds Bank.

You will study the following modules:

Introduction to Business Management
Academic and Professional Communication for Business
Analytical Skills for Business
Methods for Market Research

Upon successful completion of the International Year One programme, you may progress to one of the following degrees:

BA (Hons) Business Management

BSc (Hons) Tourism Management

Computer Science

A degree in Computer Science can lead to careers in software engineering, systems development, cybersecurity, and robotics.
Graduates have gone on to roles at Airbus, Barclays, Oracle, Microsoft and other leading companies.
Access to modern technology including virtual reality, drones, 3D printing and robotics.

You will study the following modules: