International Year One in Media and Communications

For entry to the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent).

All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.

If you're eligible for a 2-term IYO, you can choose to take an IYO with an integrated online internship.

Common modules taken by all students:> Communication Theory
> Cross Platform Media
> Digital Essentials
> English for Academic Purposes
> Language in Media
> Marketing Principles
> Media and Society

Sudents with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5: you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically includes Enhancement modules to maximise your university preparation:

> Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning for
Higher Education
> Digital Applications
> Independent and Collaborative Study
> UK Society and Culture

Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0 will typically take:

> English for Academic Study 3
> Independent and Collaborative Study
> Reading and Writing 3
> Speaking and Listening 3

Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:
> English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic Study 3
> Independent and Collaborative Study
> Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
> Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
> Study Skills Preparation