Digital Pathways courses
If you want to study a UK degree, you can prepare with one of the online courses below. When you complete the course at the required level, with good attendance, you’re guaranteed to progress to your chosen degree on campus in the UK.
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Courses by university
Through Digital Pathways, you’ll have access to a wide range of top UK universities. You’ll have many different subjects and course levels to choose from, meaning you’re sure to find an option that’s right for you.
| University | Course | Course | Course | Course | Course | Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences | Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering | International Year One in Business | Pre-Master’s for Business, Economics and Finance | Pre-Master’s for Law and Social Sciences | Pre-Master’s for Science and Engineering | |
| City St George’s, University of London | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Cranfield University | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Nottingham Trent University | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Queen Mary University of London | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| TEDI-London (The Engineering & Design Institute London) | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| University of Birmingham | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| University of Brighton | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| University of Essex | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| University of Glasgow | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| University of Liverpool | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| University of Nottingham | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| University of Westminster | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| University of York | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| UWE Bristol | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Undergraduate courses
Digital Foundation Certificate
Take a Foundation Certificate to progress to the first year of a bachelor’s degree.
- If you’ve finished high school but don’t meet the entry requirements for your preferred university, a Foundation Certificate can help you gain entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree.
- Studying a Foundation Certificate gives you the chance to improve your English language level, academic skills and subject knowledge.
2 Foundation Certificate courses to choose from:
Business, Law and Social Sciences
2025–26 tuition fees from £15,990- BSc (Hons) Accounting
- BA (Hons) Criminology
- BSc (Hons) Economics
- BA (Hons) Geography
- LLB Law
- BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations
- BA (Hons) Sociology
- BSc (Hons) Urban Planning
Science and Engineering
2025–26 tuition fees from £15,990- BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Biology
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science
- BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Ocean Sciences
- BSc (Hons) Physics
- BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation
Digital International Year One
Take an International Year One (IYO) course to progress straight to the second year of a bachelor’s degree.
- If you’ve finished high school but don’t meet the entry requirements for university, an International Year One, or IYO for short, can help you gain entry to the second year of an undergraduate degree.
- Studying an IYO gives you the chance to combine academic preparation with the first year of an undergraduate degree. You can improve your English language level, academic skills and subject knowledge.
1 International Year One courses to choose from:
Business
2025–26 tuition fees from £16,500- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- BA (Hons) Business
- BSc (Hons) Business and Management
- BA (Hons) Business and Society
- BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship
- BA (Hons) Business Management and Marketing
- BA (Hons) International Business
Postgraduate courses
Digital Pre-Master’s
Take a Pre-Master’s to progress to a master’s degree.
- If you’ve completed your bachelor’s degree but don’t meet the entry requirements for a master’s degree, a Pre-Master’s can help you gain entry to a postgraduate degree.
- Studying a Pre-Master’s gives you the chance to improve your English language level, academic skills and subject knowledge.
3 Pre-Master’s courses to choose from:
Business, Economics and Finance
2025–26 tuition fees from £15,990- MSc Accounting and Finance
- MSc Digital Marketing
- MSc Economics
- MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- MSc Finance and Management
- MA Human Resource Management
- MSc Project Management
Law and Social Sciences
2025–26 tuition fees from £15,990- MA Applied Linguistics
- MA Broadcast Journalism
- LLM Commercial Law
- MA English Literature
- LLM International Law
- MA Media and Communications
- MPA Public Administration
Science and Engineering
2025–26 tuition fees from £15,990- MSc Biomedical Science
- MSc Clinical Nutrition
- MSc Data Science
- MSc Environment and Climate Change
- MSc Mechanical Engineering and Management’
- MSc Robotics
- MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Digital Pre-Sessional English
Take a Pre-Sessional English course to raise your English language skills to the level required for degree study.
- A Pre-Sessional English course can help you enhance your English language and study skills for entry to a degree preparation course, a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree.
- If you have an offer to study at university that is conditional on English language, a Pre-Sessional English (PSE) course may be most suitable for you. You can also take a PSE course even if your study offer is unconditional.
Pre-Sessional English
2024–25 tuition fees from £1,250
With the Digital Pre-Sessional Course, you can progress to one of many different accepting universities, including Digital Pathways partners, the University of Essex and the University of Westminster.
Some Kaplan Testing Services university partners also accept this qualification, including:
- Robert Gordon University
- University of Hertfordshire
- University of South Wales
Digital Pre-Pathway course
Take a Pre-Pathway course to prepare for a UK foundation programme.
- A Pre-Pathway course allows you to refresh your skills in core areas like Maths and Science, and learn more about the UK education system ahead of starting a foundation programme.
- The Pre-Pathway course is suitable for you if you hold an offer to study a Kaplan Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences or Science and Engineering, or an equivalent programme elsewhere.
Pre-Pathway course
2024–25 tuition fees from £2,000
Study an online internship
If you choose to study a Foundation Certificate, International Year One or Pre-Master’s course, you can gain valuable work experience by adding an integrated online internship to your course. Simply select the internship option of your preferred course when you apply.
Additional costs
As well as your pathway course tuition fees, other costs to consider are:
Administration fee — £260
You’ll be charged a £260 administration fee to cover administration costs related to your application. This is payable at the same time as your tuition deposit if you accept an offer to study a digital pathway course.
Learning materials — from £200–£400
The cost of the course learning materials varies depending on your degree preparation course length. The exact amount will be confirmed in the invoice that accompanies your offer letter.
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