Bachelor’s degree preparation
Our degree preparation courses can help you gain entry to a bachelor’s degree at a top university
Learn how you can gain entry to a bachelor’s degree at one of our university partners in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand.
Is bachelor’s degree preparation right for me?
A bachelor’s degree preparation course can help if you…
- IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. It’s the most popular English language test for international higher education.
- IELTS is proof of English language ability. You will need a test score to be accepted onto a course, and when you apply for a visa to study abroad.
Want to explore your bachelor’s degree options?
Where can I apply for bachelor’s degree preparation?
If you don’t quite meet entry requirements for a degree, you can take a preparation course, usually in your degree study destination.
UK bachelor’s degree preparation
Study a degree preparation course at one of our international colleges in the UK, then progress to your chosen degree at university.
OPTION 1
Foundation Certificate
Progress to the first year of a bachelor’s degree at a UK university.
OPTION 2
International Year One
Progress to the second year of a bachelor’s degree at a UK university.
Alternative UK degree preparation options:
OPTION 3
MPW foundation courses
Study a foundation course in the UK at MPW’s highly regarded colleges, preparing you for degree-level study.
US bachelor’s degree preparation
Choose from a number of bachelor’s degree preparation options with our university partners in the USA.
OPTION 1
ASU-USA Pathways
Progress to the first or second year of a bachelor’s degree at Arizona State University, and earn credits to transfer to your degree.
OPTION 2
Global Pathways at Pace University
Progress to the first or second year of a bachelor’s degree at Pace University in New York, and earn credits to transfer to your degree.
Canada bachelor’s degree preparation
Take a bachelor’s degree preparation program at our university partner in Canada.
OPTION 1
UVic Pathway Program
Study first-year bachelor’s degree courses alongside academic English classes to progress to the second year of a bachelor’s degree at the University of Victoria.
Australia bachelor’s degree preparation
See below for your bachelor’s degree preparation options with progression to an Australian university.
OPTION 1
University of Adelaide degree preparation courses
Preparation for a bachelor’s degree at the University of Adelaide.
OPTION 2
University of Newcastle degree preparation courses
Preparation for a bachelor’s degree at the University of Newcastle.
OPTION 3
Preparation for a bachelor’s degree at Murdoch University
Preparation for a bachelor’s degree at Murdoch University.
New Zealand bachelor’s degree preparation
Prepare for a bachelor’s degree in New Zealand with a preparation course.
OPTION 1
Massey University degree preparation courses
Preparation for a bachelor’s degree at Massey University.
Still got questions? Here’s some help…
Is a degree preparation course the same as a pathway course?
Yes, a pathway course and a degree preparation course are the same. It’s a course that you take before you start a degree to help you prepare for your university studies, and it helps you to meet the necessary entry requirements for a degree abroad. There are different types of degree preparation courses (pathway courses) for different study levels.
What is a foundation year?
A foundation year is a year of study before you start a bachelor’s degree. A Foundation Certificate with a Kaplan college in the UK is a type of foundation year as it helps international students prepare for the first year of a bachelor’s degree at university.
What if I don’t need a degree preparation course?
If you already meet the requirements for your preferred degree, you probably won’t need to take a pathway course. We have lots of options for degree admission too — why not explore our degree admission page to learn more?
