University of York International Pathway College courses
To study at the University of York, you can take one of the degree preparation courses listed below. If you pass at the required level with good attendance, you are guaranteed to progress to your chosen degree at the University.
Want to see what degrees are available at York?
Undergraduate courses
Foundation Certificate
Take a Foundation Certificate to progress to the first year of a bachelor’s degree at the University of York.
- If you’ve finished high school but don’t meet the entry requirements for 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.
7 Foundation Certificate courses to choose from:
Business and Finance
2023–24 tuition fees from £19,575- BSc (Hons) Accounting, Business Finance and Management
- BSc (Hons) Business Management
- BSc (Hons) Marketing
Computer Science and Engineering
2023–24 tuition fees from £22,130- BEng/BSc Computer Science
- MEng (Hons) Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
- MEng (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security
- BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering
- BA/BSc (Hons) Mathematics
- MEng (Hons) Medical Engineering
- MEng (Hons) Music Systems Technology
- MEng (Hons) Robotic Engineering
Humanities, Creative Arts and Media
2023–24 tuition fees from £19,575- BA (Hons) Applied Social Science
- BA (Hons) Criminology
- BSc (Hons) Film and Television Production
- BA (Hons) Global Development
- BSc (Hons) Interactive Media
- BA (Hons) Linguistics
- BA (Hons) Politics
- BA (Hons) Social Policy
Interactive Media
2023–24 tuition fees from £20,270- BA (Hons) Business of Creative Industries
- BSc (Hons) Film and Television Production
- BSc (Hons) Interactive Media
- BA (Hons) Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance
Law and Social Sciences
2023–24 tuition fees from £19,575- BA (Hons) Archaeology
- BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics
- BA (Hons) History
- BA (Hons) Human Geography
- LLB (Hons) Law
- BA (Hons) Philosophy
- BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations
- BA (Hons) Social Policy
Life Science, Biomedicine and Environment
2023–24 tuition fees from £22,130- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
- BSc (Hons) Biology
- BSc (Hons) Chemistry
- BSc (Hons) Ecology
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography
- BSc (Hons) Genetics
- BSc (Hons) Molecular Cell Biology
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
Mathematics, Economics and Actuarial Science
2023–24 tuition fees from £20,270- BSc (Hons) Accounting, Business Finance and Management
- BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science
- BSc (Hons) Business Management
- BSc (Hons) Economics
- BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance
- BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics
- BSc (Hons) Economics, Econometrics and Finance
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Finance
Postgraduate courses
Pre-Master’s
Take a Pre-Master’s to progress to a master’s degree at the University of York.
- If you’ve completed your bachelor’s degree or equivalent 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.
4 Pre-Master’s courses to choose from:
Business and Law
2023–24 tuition fees from £26,280- MSc Accounting and Financial Management
- MSc Global Marketing
- LLM International Human Rights Law and Practice
- LLM Law (Juris Doctor)
- MSc Management
- MPA Public Administration
- MSc Social Media and Management
- MSc Sustainable Business: Leadership, Innovation and Management
Education, Media and Social Sciences
2023–24 tuition fees from £23,880- MA Community Music
- MA Culture, Society and Globalisation
- MA Education
- MA Global and International Citizenship Education
- MA Peace and Conflict Studies
- MA Political Theory
- MA International Relations
- MA Sociolinguistics
Management and Quantitative Skills
2023–24 tuition fees from £26,280- MSc Accounting and Financial Management
- MSc Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Management
- MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets
- MSc Economics and Public Policy
- MSc Environmental Science and Management
- MA Film and Television Production with Cinematography
- MSc International Business and Strategic Management
- MSc Project Analysis, Finance and Investment
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
2023–24 tuition fees from £24,210- MSc Audio and Music Technology
- MSc Digital Systems Engineering
- MSc Embedded Wireless Systems
- MSc Engineering Management
- MSc Fusion Energy
- MSc Intelligent Robotics
- MA Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Statistics and Computational Finance
Pre-Sessional English
If you meet academic requirements for a degree and just need to improve your English, you can take a Pre-Sessional English course before starting your degree. This course is available at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- A Pre-Sessional English course (PSE) 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 PSE course may be most suitable for you. You can also take a PSE course even if your study offer is unconditional.
2023 tuition fees from £2,970
Add an online internship
If you’d like to gain valuable work experience during your studies, you can often choose to add an integrated online internship to your course, which is taken in the UK. Simply select the internship option of your preferred course when you apply.
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