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International pathway programmes
International Study Centre
If you are an international student, you may not automatically be eligible for your chosen degree due to differences between UK qualifications and those from your home country. However, we are here to help you reach your degree aspirations. We have a number of study options that will help you to enter your chosen degree.
The University of East London partners with Malvern International to offer a fully embedded on-campus International Study Centre. The programmes offered by Malvern International provide progression to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the university.
As a student at the International Study Centre, you will be taught in a supportive environment with a diverse group of students. The programmes are designed with international students in mind, and these programmes have additional language and study support built in to help students reach their full potential.
Studying in small classes with weekly personal tutorial sessions, you will have the one-to-one help you require to learn a range of academic and language programmes.
Undergraduate International Pathway Programmes
The International Foundation Programme is an integrated foundation and degree programme, with a Student Visa that covers the full duration of your studies. This programme is designed to give you a combination of academic knowledge and language provision to get you ready for your undergraduate studies.
Choose your pathway
International Foundation Programme (Integrated CAS) is available in the following courses:
Business and Management:
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- BA (Hons) Airline and Airport Management
- BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance
- BSc (Hons) Business Economics
- BSc (Hons) Business Management
- LLB (Hons) Business Law
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Law
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
- BSc (Hons) Economics
- BA (Hons) Events Management
- BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Communication
- BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management
- BA (Hons) Hospitality Management
- LLB (Hons) Law
- LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
- BA (Hons) Marketing
- BA (Hons) Sport Business Management
- BA (Hons) Tourism Management
Engineering, Computing and Science:
- BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science
- BSc (Hons) Computing For Business
- MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
- MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Networks
- BSc (Hons) Data Science And Artificial Intelligence
- BEng (Hons) Engineering Management
- BEng (Hons) General Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
- MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Mechatronics and Computer Systems Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
- BSc (Hons) Public Health
- BEng (Hons) Railway Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
- BSc (Hons) Surveying and Mapping Science
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Construction Management
- BSc (Hons) Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
- BSc (Hons) Chemistry
International Year One provides a route to Year 2 of a range of undergraduate degrees. In an environment that supports you to improve language skills and study academic modules in small class sizes, we are here to support your studies each step of the way.
Choose your pathway to year 2
Business:
Computer Science:
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science
- BSc (Hons) Computing for Business
- BSc (Hons) Cloud Computing
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Networks
- BSc (Hons) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Engineering:
- BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
- BEng (Hons) General Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Engineering Management
Hospitality Management:
Postgraduate Pathway Programmes
If you would like to study at postgraduate level but your current qualifications are not equivalent to a 2:2 degree, or you do not yet meet the required English language level, one of the below Pre-Master’s Programmes may be ideal for you. This programme allows for progression to all UEL postgraduate programmes.
Pre-Master’s in Business & Humanities (2 semesters)
This two-semester programme is designed for students who wish to progress to postgraduate study in Business, Humanities, and related fields. It strengthens both your English language ability and your academic skills, with a focus on subject-specific academic language.
Pre-Master’s in English & Research Skills (1 semester)
This one-semester programme is ideal for students who already have undergraduate experience but need to strengthen their academic English and develop the study skills required for UK postgraduate education. Through interactive classes and university-style research tasks, you will build confidence and gain essential academic skills expected at Master’s level.
International pathway programmes FAQs
What is an international pathway programme?
An international pathway programme helps you prepare for a UK degree. It builds your academic skills, subject knowledge, and English so you are ready to progress to an undergraduate or postgraduate course at UEL.
Who are pathway programmes for?
They are for international students who do not yet meet the academic or English language requirements for direct entry to a degree at UEL.
What can I progress to after completing a pathway programme?
If you successfully complete your pathway programme and meet the progression criteria, you can move on to a related undergraduate or postgraduate degree at UEL.
What are the entry requirements?
Entry requirements vary by programme and depend on your previous qualifications and English level. You will find specific requirements on the Malvern International webpage.
Do I need a Student visa?
Yes. Most international students will need a UK Student visa to study a pathway programme. Visa requirements depend on your nationality and course length.