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International Stage One - International College Dundee

The International Stage One is the equivalent to the first year of a four year Scottish undergraduate degree. This programme is designed to help you develop your academic knowledge and skills within your subject area.

The International Stage One is the equivalent to the first year of a four year Scottish undergraduate degree. This programme is designed to help you develop your academic knowledge and skills within your subject area. You will also focus on improving your English academic literacy in preparation for continuing onto your chosen University of Dundee undergraduate degree. Studied across three terms, you will continue straight onto Year two* of your degree course at the Dundee University.

English Language Requirements

Course English Language Requirement
Minimum IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component
+6 week Pre-Sessional English IELTS 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in each component
+12 week Pre-Sessional English IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in each component

Curriculum

As well as modules unique to your specific pathway, your will
also study several modules common to all pathways.

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Common modules

English for Academic Purposes

EAP introduces the academic study skills that you will need as you continue onto your degree course. It also aims to further develop your writing and presentation skills in an academic context.

Mathematics and Digital Literacy

A solid foundation in mathematical knowledge and skills which explores the way in which technology can contribute to the learning process and provide a range of ways of communicating information.

Government and Society

A comparative introduction to government and society in the UK, which explores the features of the UK constitution and key features of power, equality, rights and obligations.

Available Subjects

Nursing

Nursing focusses on providing care and support to individuals and is considered a highly rewarding career within the health care sector. The ICD pathway in nursing offers you an alternative route to a 3-year undergraduate nursing degree. Completing this course gives you both an academic and professional qualification that leads to you becoming a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

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Law Psychology and Social Studies

Law, Psychology and Social Studies will enhance your understanding of societal structures, culture, politics and social science. This broad-based curriculum ensures that you can continue on to a wide range of degrees including Psychology and Law.

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Art and Design

 

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Business and Economics

The IS1 in Business and Economics will give you a grounding in the basics of business, encompassing key economic, legal and management principles. You will also develop maths skills that are vital for understanding accounting practices.

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Computing

An undergraduate degree in Computing will provide you with the understanding and ability to design and develop all types of software. This includes the fundamentals of computer science, the principles of programming and algorithms. Computing offers access to a range of future career opportunities such as Software development, Systems Analysis and Information Management.

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Engineering

With so many career options and routes of study, our integrated degrees give you the best possible start to your academic studies in Engineering.

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Life and Biomedical Sciences

The Life and Biomedical Sciences pathway at ICD allows you to access a range of exciting undergraduate degrees – such as Pharmacology or Molecular Biology.

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Key Information

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Duration

4 years:1 year pathway + 3 years degree

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Start Dates

January 2024April 2024September 2023November 2023

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Pathway Tuition Fee

£12,995.00 – £19,695.00