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Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre
Full Time
Nov 2026
2 Semester
The International Year One is a two-semester programme delivered at the International Study Centre. Upon successful completion of the International Year One, and achieving the required grades, you will join straight onto the second year of your chosen undergraduate degree at Liverpool John Moores University. Why choose the International Year One? Gain confidence and connections Join a supportive learning environment where you’ll study alongside fellow international students. Small class sizes, expert tutors and personalised mentoring help you grow in confidence so you’re ready to thrive at university and beyond. Achieve academic excellence with personalised support From day one, you’ll benefit from focused academic support, additional contact hours and teaching that’s tailored to your needs. With a curriculum aligned to your chosen degree, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to excel in your second year – all while receiving individual guidance every step of the way. Preparation every step of the way Your future success starts here. As part of the International Year One, you’ll develop essential academic and career skills, such as critical thinking and teamwork. With dedicated support, you’ll feel confident and prepared to take your next step – and every step after that. 98% of students who completed their International Year One programme at the International Study Centre were eligible to progress to a degree course at Liverpool John Moores University in 2024. Who is this programme for? The International Year One is perfect if you need some extra support with academic, study and English language skills but want to progress to the second year of your undergraduate degree upon successful completion of the International Year One.
Academic English Skills aims to provide thorough training in the language and related academic skills which will enable international students to best achieve their academic potential at university. Our Academic English programme is validated by UK ENIC, the UK government agency responsible for providing information and expert opinion on qualifications and skills worldwide. You will develop awareness and competency in a range of language-related academic skills, including the processes of academic writing, effective and extensive reading strategies, effective participation in seminars and delivery of presentations, and listening to and recording information effectively from lectures. You will also develop the accuracy and range of written and spoken language required to use language effectively and appropriately, with clarity and confidence in an academic context. Alongside your classes, your studies will be supported by an online learning platform, providing you with a range of tasks and activities specifically designed to develop and extend your language and academic skills outside the classroom and to give you more control over your own learning.
This module aims to provide an introduction to business economics as a foundation for further study. The emphasis will be on economic theory and real concepts developed from real world business issues. Essentially, this module introduces you to economics and applications related to business, providing you with an introduction to modern economic principles and macro and micro economics.
This module will enable you to establish a sound foundation in basic bookkeeping and accounting techniques. You will gain experience in preparing basic financial accounts and in describing the issues influencing the preparation of financial accounts.
This module will explain the principles of designing management and cost accounting information systems, and to explain the principles of evaluating management and cost accounting systems.
This module allows students to be able to identify how businesses create opportunities for success and adapt marketing strategies. Also allowing students to explore how businesses focus on gaining a competitive advantage through interacting with customers.
This module aims to provide a basic knowledge of mathematics for ongoing study at university in a business related subject. This unit will allow students to acquire the fundamental concepts of business maths, using a selection of real world applications.