Bournemouth University International College courses
To study a degree at Bournemouth University, you can choose the relevant degree preparation course below. Once you’ve passed your course at the required level, with good attendance, you’ll progress to your chosen degree at the University.
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Undergraduate courses
Foundation Certificate
Take a Foundation Certificate to progress to the first year of a bachelor’s degree at Bournemouth University.
- 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.
5 Foundation Certificate courses to choose from:
Business, Law or Finance
2025–26 tuition fees from £16,210- Accounting BA (Hons)
- Business and Management BA (Hons)
- Criminology BA (Hons)
- Economics BSc (Hons)
- Law LLB (Hons)
- Marketing BSc (Hons)
- Politics BA (Hons)
- Psychology BSc (Hons)
Computing
2025-26 tuition fees from £17,140- Computing BSc (Hons)
- Cyber Security Management BSc (Hons)
- Cyberpsychology BSc (Hons)
- Forensic Computing and Security BSc (Hons)
- Games Design BSc (Hons)
- Games Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
- Information Technology Management BSc (Hons)
- Software Engineering BSc (Hons)
Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management
2025-26 tuition fees from £16,210- Business and Management BA (Hons)
- Finance BA (Hons)
- Events Management BA (Hons)
- International Business and Management BA (Hons)
- International Hospitality Management BA (Hons)
- International Tourism and Hospitality Management BA (Hons)
- Marketing Communications BA (Hons)
- Tourism Management BA (Hons)
Media and Communications
2025-26 tuition fees from £16,210- Communication and Media BA (Hons)
- Film BA (Hons)
- Film Production and Cinematography BA (Hons)
- Media Production BA (Hons)
- Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons)
- Music and Sound Production BA (Hons)
- Television Production BA (Hons)
- Visual Effects BA (Hons)
Science
2025-26 tuition fees from £16,210- Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
- Ecology and Wildlife Conservation BSc (Hons)
- Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
- Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
- Medical Sciences BSc (Hons)
- Nutrition BSc (Hons)
- Psychology BSc (Hons)
- Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons)
International Year One
Take an International Year One (IYO) to progress to the second year of a bachelor’s degree Bournemouth University.
- If you’ve finished high school with good grades, 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.
3 International Year One courses to choose from:
Business
2025-26 tuition fees from £16,530- Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)
- Business and Management BA (Hons)
- Business and Management (Entrepreneurship) BA (Hons)
- Business and Management (Finance) BA (Hons)
- Business and Management (Global Operations) BA (Hons)
- Business and Management (Marketing) BA (Hons)
- Economics BSc (Hons)
- International Business and Management BA (Hons)
Media and Communications
2025-26 tuition fees from £16,530- Communication and Media BA (Hons)
- Marketing Communications BA (Hons)
- Marketing Communications with Advertising BA (Hons)
- Marketing Communications with Digital Media BA (Hons)
- Marketing Communications with Public Relations BA (Hons)
Tourism and Hospitality
2025-26 tuition fees from £16,530- International Tourism and Hospitality Management BA (Hons)
Postgraduate courses
Pre-Master’s
Take a Pre-Master’s to progress to a master’s degree at Bournemouth University.
- 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.
3 Pre-Master’s courses to choose from:
Business, Law or Finance
2025-26 tuition fees from £17,230- Advertising MA
- Finance MSc
- Intellectual Property LLM
- International Political Communication MA
- Management with Business Analytics MSc
- Master of Business Administration MBA
- Public International Law LLM
- Tourism Marketing Management MSc
Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management
2025-26 tuition fees from £17,230- Advertising MA
- Design Management MA
- Disaster Management MSc
- Events Management MSc
- International Hospitality and Tourism Management MSc
- International Management MSc
- Marketing Communications MA
- Organisational Project Management MSc
- Tourism Management MSc
Media and Communications
2025-26 tuition fees from £17,230- Computer Animation and Visual Effects MSc
- Cinematography for Film & Television MA
- Digital Effects MA
- Directing Film and Television MA
- Media and Communication MA
- Post Production Editing MA
- Producing Film and Television MA
- Sound Design for Screen MSc
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 (PSE) course can help you enhance your English language and study skills for entry to a bachelor’s or a master’s degree.
- If you have an offer to study at university that is conditional on English language, a PSE course gives you the best chance of achieving the required level. You can also take a PSE course even if your study offer is unconditional, in order to develop your academic skills and confidence, ready for a degree.
2025-26 tuition fees from £1,850
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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Multi-Progression Pathway courses
You can also take a Multi-Progression Pathway (MPP) study route at the International College, which allows you to choose which UK universities to apply to while you study. You can apply through UCAS for a place at a UK university and will progress by passing your degree preparation course at the required level with good attendance.
