The 1st Year Degree Programme is offered in partnership with Swansea University as an alternative pathway into a university degree. Courses are the equivalent of the 1st year of the Swansea University degree and are quality assured by the University itself. Upon successful completion of the 1st Year Degree Programme you will transfer into the 2nd year of your selected Swansea University Bachelor degree programmes.

1st Year Degree Programmes Available: Business Engineering Politics & International Relations Computer Science Mathematics Economics

Programme Duration

The 1st Year Degree Programme is a two semester programme allowing students to complete this programme plus their Bachelor (Hons) degree in three years.

Entry Dates

The majority of programmes have three (3) intakes per year in September, January and May.

Assessment

Assessment for most modules is continuous consisting of tests, assignments and case study analysis. Most modules have a final two-hour examination.

Programme Structure

Students will undertake four modules, which mirror the curriculum taught at the University, each semester. These modules are often also taught by academic staff from the University. Students gain full credit for the 1st year of their studies at ICWS. In addition to formal contact hours, ICWS provides students with extra support through individual consultation with teachers, tutorials, English language assistance, and self access computer laboratories.

English Language Requirement

Students who do not meet the English language requirement are able to undertake the required amount of English language training to prepare them for successful entry into the 1st Year Degree Programme. The English language training is conducted by Swansea University’s English Language Training Services (ELTS).