University of York International Pathway College courses

Undergraduate: Foundation Certificate

If you’ve finished high school but don’t meet the entry requirements for university, a Foundation Certificate can help you gain entry to an undergraduate degree.

Foundation Certificate courses offer progression to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at the University of York.

Choose a subject to see more details:

• Business and Finance *
• Humanities, Creative Arts and Media *
• Law and Social Sciences *
• Life Science, Biomedicine and Environment
• Mathematics, Economics and Actuarial Science *
• Physics, Mathematics, Computing and Engineering

* These courses now have an additional 3-term option start date in July 2021.

Postgraduate: Pre-Master’s

If you hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, but don’t meet the entry requirements for a master’s, a Pre-Master’s can help you gain a place on a postgraduate degree.

For progression to a postgraduate degree at the University of York. Choose a subject to see more information:

• Business with Law
• Education, Media and Social Sciences
• Management and Quantitative Skills
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Students who pass their pathway course but don’t meet the progression requirements for their chosen University of York degree are guaranteed a place at a UK university through our University Placement Service.