International Study Centre

International Year One in Engineering

Find out more about International Year One in Engineering

Your pathway to the second year of an engineering undergraduate degree

The programme includes academic modules, study skills and English language training, providing complete preparation for your undergraduate degree.

Is this programme for me?

  • For electrical engineering, you will study circuit analysis, physical principles of electrical and electronic systems, and transistors and the small-signal equivalent circuits.
  • For mechanical engineering, you will study fundamental principles of mechanical engineering design, and how to apply the laws of thermodynamics to open and closed systems. You will also strengthen your mathematics and computation skills.

If studying these engaging, forward-thinking topics interests you, the International Year One in Engineering is a great choice for you.

Why study the International Year One in Engineering?

  • Progress to the second year of an Engineering undergraduate degree at LJMU, ranked in the UK top 35 for Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2022).
  • Improve your engineering knowledge so you can join the second year of your undergraduate degree with confidence.
  • Continue to develop your English language levels, ready for life in the UK.

What will you study?

Over the two-semester programme you'll study core modules that will allow you to boost your subject and English knowledge. As part of the programme, you will also choose from a range of optional modules, so you can go on to LJMU with the skills you need for success.

Core modules

This unit enables students to develop an understanding of the physical principles electrical and electronic systems, and analyse simple circuits which incorporate passive and active components.

You will be provided with an introduction to a computer algebra system as a learning tool for basic algebraic techniques. You will be taken through a revision of elementary coordinate geometry, trigonometry and complex numbers. The module provides a foundation in engineering mathematics for students in mechanical and electrical engineering. Specialised software will support the delivery of this module.

You will develop your English communication skills and learn a range of study skills including: writing and reading strategies, presentation and seminar participation, organisation of time and materials, meeting deadlines and responding to feedback. When you have completed this module, you will be able to take notes and write essays in English. You should also have the confidence to give presentations, answer follow-up questions and contribute to seminar discussions. In addition, you will develop analytical skills necessary for problem solving in the world of engineering.

Optional modules

This module will introduce the essential principles of applied mechanics. Students will cover principles such as kinematics and dynamics, work, energy power, impulse and momentum.

This unit will provide an introduction to transistors and the small-signal equivalent circuits, the use of operational amplifiers and the operation of combinational and sequential digital logic circuits.

This module aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of electrical and electronic circuits by completing a set of practical experiments. Students will also gain experience in practical design and manufacture related to electrical engineering.

You will learn how to safely carry out a range of basic workshop procedures using standard processes, and you should be able to demonstrate a commitment to undertaking the on-going personal development required to become a professional engineer. You will also carry out an experimental procedure in a range of different engineering disciplines and process data collected during an experiment to produce a formal written report with conclusions.

You will be provided with a good appreciation of the mechanical properties and behaviours that influence electrical systems, and be introduced to how parameters are measured. You will be taught how to appropriately use basic measurement principles and data treatment. The module will enable you to describe mechanical parameters such as heat, temperature, stress and strain, and design basic measurement systems for key mechanical parameters.

To introduce the essential principles of material science, applications and processing methods of different material groups.

This module aims to provide an overview of the operation of modern microprocessors/microcontrollers and the mechanisms used to represent and process information. Design and implementation applications are written in both low level and high level languages.

You will be taught how to apply the laws of thermodynamics to open and closed systems, and how to analyse heat and work transfers during thermodynamic processes and cycles. You will also analyse hydrostatics and fluid flow, and apply the governing equations of fluid dynamics for simplified flow.

Study Plans

IELTS Length Sep - Dec Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jun - Aug Sep
5.0 (minimum of 5.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas) 2 Semesters     Start your
degree
   International Year One    Vacation

Entry requirements

Nationality: Available to international and EU students
Age: 18+
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5* (minimum 5.5 in writing and all other skill areas)                                 November Intake Only: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0* (minimum 5.0 in writing and all other skill areas)

Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, plus one year of further study. Please see below. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Country Qualification
Algeria Successful completion of Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire overall 12/20
Bangladesh Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 60%
China (Mainland) SH3 with 80% or above in 4 or more key subjects
SH2 with 60% or above in 4 or more key subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study with a pass
Egypt Successful completion of Thanaweya - overall grade 80%
Ghana OND or Ghanaian A Level or Polytechnic Diploma
India Successful completion of Standard 10+2 - minimum 50% overall
Indonesia Successful completion of SMU 3 - GPA 7.0 with 4 relevant subjects
Iran High School - 11/20 + Pre University Year Peeshdaneshgahe 12/20
Japan High School/Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate - GPA 3.0
Jordan Successful completion of Year 12 Tawjihi (General Seceondary Education) overall 70%
Kazakhstan Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education + 1 further year of study
Korea Successful completion of High School Diploma (4th Grade, or lower if the student can demonstrate 1 further year of study)
Libya Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate - 60% + 1 further year of study
Malaysia STPM or A Levels - 2 Principal passes
Mexico Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade of 75%. Or 65% with 1 further year of study
Morocco Successful completion of Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12/20 overall
Myanmar Basic Education High School Matriculation - minimum of 60% achieved overall, including 60% in 4 relevant subjects + 1 further year of study
Nigeria National Diploma or Certificate
Pakistan Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate - 55% overall
Qatar High School Certificate + evidence of further study
Russia Successful completion of ATTESTAT with GPA of 3.5 + successful completion of 1 further year of study
Saudi Arabia Part study of Diploma Level Studies
Taiwan Successful completion of Senior High 3 at 70%. If GPA is lower than 70% + 1 further year of study
Thailand High School Certificate MAW6 - average GPA 3.0 in academic subjects including GPA 3.0 for Maths and Science subjects
Turkey Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall
UAE Successful completion of Tawjihi + 1 further year of study
Ukraine Successful completion of ATTESTAT with minimum GPA 6.5 + successful completion of 1 further year of study
Vietnam Successful completion of Year 12 with GPA 7.5 overall

Other qualifications

The Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) 22 points (subject pass mark = 3)

This course will help you raise your English language skills to the level you need to start your programme. It is delivered through Study Group's Virtual Study Centre, students will have the opportunity to learn alongside other international students.

10 weeks

To progress to the International Year One in September 2021:

You will need an Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall (and in all sub skills)

Course dates: 28/06/2021 - 03/09/2021

For courses starting in November 2021 or January 2022, you can choose how you study so you can either join us on campus or start your studies virtually from home and come to campus at a later date. Find out more here.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are now able to accept a wider range of English tests for entry in November 2021 or January 2022.

Joining us on campus

You can start your studies with a UKVI- approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.

The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.

  • IELTS Academic for UKVI
  • Trinity Integrated Skills in English
  • Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
  • Language Cert SELT

Starting your studies virtually from home and coming to campus at a later date

You can start your studies virtually with a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) as above or you can provide proof of your English language proficiency with an alternative test. This is possible because you do not need a Student Visa to start virtually from your home country.

You will need to obtain a SELT with the required minimum score to make a Student Visa application in order to come to campus.

The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.

Alternative tests accepted include:

  • IELTS Academic
  • IELTS Indicator
  • Pearson PTE Academic
  • Language Cert International ESOL
  • TOEFL iBT/iBT Home addition
  • Cambridge ESOL
  • Duolingo
  • Linguaskill
  • Oxford Test of English

Progression degrees

Successful completion of this programme leads to a range of undergraduate degrees at LJMU, subject to achieving the required grades. As well as achieving the grades necessary, you will be required to take an Academic English Studies (AES) test at the end of your course. Once you successfully complete this, you will be ready to start your degree at Liverpool John Moores University.

Degree Programmes Award Overall Grade English Grade Additional Grade
Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) 40% 50% with 40% in each component -
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) 40% 50% with 40% in each component -
Marine and Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) 40% 50% with 40% in each component -
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) 40% 50% with 40% in each component -
Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems BEng (Hons) 40% 50% with 40% in each component -

Progression to MEng possible, only once student is at university and meets specific conditions:

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)

*The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.

If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student visa route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.

Find out more about valid test providers and approved test centre locations for tests taken on or after 6 April 2015 (as well as information about valid SELT tests if taken before 6 April 2015**). To find out if you are exempt from the SELT requirement and to find out about acceptable English language tests please contact us.

** SELT taken before 6th April 2015 is only valid if used as part of a Student visa application submitted before 5th November 2015. The certificate is subject to the validity periods as outlined in the table in the link above.

Find out more about starting your studies or check the latest COVID-19 information.