Pathways to LJMU
A pathway programme prepares international students for university by helping them meet entry requirements, improve English and academic skills, and build confidence to live and study abroad.
These programmes are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and include options such as English Language Preparation, International Foundation Year, International Year One, and Pre-Masters Programmes.
Pathways to LJMU are delivered by Study Group pathway and offer guaranteed progression upon successful completion. Delivered on campus, they provide access to university facilities and resources, ensuring students feel part of the university community from day 1.
With integrated support and teaching, and courses designed in collaboration with the University, these programmes prepare students to succeed academically while boosting confidence and wellbeing.
International foundation year, international year one and pre-masters programmes
The LJMU International Study Centre provides international students with a direct route onto a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University. During the International Foundation Year or International Year One programme, you will receive a conditional offer of a degree place at LJMU.
The programmes consist of academic modules, study skills and English language training, designed to ensure that you have the required skills to succeed when you start your degree at LJMU. The International Study Centre also offers an online pre-sessional English course.
The International Study Centre currently offers the following courses with direct progression routes onto full honours degree programmes at the University:
International Foundation Year
Choose from the following programmes:
- International Foundation Year in Business, Law and Social Studies
- International Foundation Year in Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences
Extended International Foundation Year
Choose from the following programmes:
International Year One
Choose from the following programmes:
Our International Study Centre provides a Pre-Masters Programme which is a one semester programme designed for students who would like to gain the specialist skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their Master’s degree at LJMU.
The International Study Centre currently offers the following courses with direct progression routes onto postgraduate degree programmes at the University:
- Pre-Masters Programme in Business, Management and Law
- Pre-Masters Programme in Engineering and Computing
Combined visa
You can save both time and money, and experience a seamless transition to postgraduate success, by studying your International Year One or Pre-Masters Programmes and your degree at the University with one visa.
Advantages of the combined visa:
- Just one visa required for the whole length of your study
- No need for IELTS for UKVI to join the International Year One or Pre-Masters Programme
- No need for an additional IELTS test before starting your Masters degree
- No visa requirement to return home between the courses
