University of York International Pathway College courses
Students can choose from multiple courses at the University of York International Pathway College, at either undergraduate or postgraduate level.
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 | Course details | 2022-23 modules |
| Computer Science and Engineering | Course details | 2022-23 modules |
| Humanities, Creative Arts and Media | Course details | 2022-23 modules |
| Interactive Media | Course details | 2022-23 modules |
| Law and Social Sciences | Course details | 2022-23 modules |
| Life Science, Biomedicine and Environment | Course details | 2022-23 modules |
| Mathematics, Economics and Actuarial Science | Course details | 2022-23 modules |
The following courses are also available to study online, for those students unable to travel:
- Foundation Certificate Business and Finance
- Foundation Certificate Humanities, Creative Arts and Media
- Foundation Certificate Law and Social Sciences
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 | Course details | 2022-23 modules |
| Education, Media and Social Sciences | Course details | 2022-23 modules |
| Management and Quantitative Skills | Course details | 2022-23 modules |
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics | Course details | 2022-23 modules |
The following courses are also available to study online, for those students unable to travel:
- Pre-Masters: Business with Law
- Pre-Masters: Education, Media and Social Sciences
Take an online internship
If you like, your pathway course can be expanded to include an online internship, giving you valuable work experience before you start your degree. This integrated placement will form an additional, final term on your course, and will help you develop important soft skills and enhance your employability.
The integrated online placement is run through Virtual Internships, and is available on all pathway courses at the College. Find out more on our blog.
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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.