NCUK launches the International Year One in Computer Science programme
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NCUK is pleased to announce the launch of the International Year One in Computer Science, enabling students to study the first year of their undergraduate degree at an NCUK Study Centre. This addition expands NCUK’s International Year One portfolio, becoming the sixth route alongside established pathways in Accounting & Finance, Business Management, Events Management, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, and Law and launches for delivery in the 2025/26 academic year.
Our International Year One programmes offer students the opportunity to complete the first year of their undergraduate degree locally at an NCUK Study Centre before progressing directly into the second year of a university degree. With the International Year One in Computer Science, students have the flexibility to begin their degree closer to home while maintaining access to a trusted, high-quality route into world-class higher education.
The programme delivers a comprehensive foundation across key Computer Science disciplines including programming, software development, systems architecture, data management, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Combining academic theory with hands-on skills development, the qualification equips students with the expertise needed to thrive in one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors.
Computer Science at the University of Liverpool is research-driven and internationally renowned for its work. The School offers a range of British Computer Society accredited degree courses that are continually updated to reflect new technologies and trends. We teach in state-of-the-art PC and MAC laboratories and over 90% of Liverpool’s Computer Science graduates go onto well-paid graduate jobs. We have a long-standing partnership with NCUK and believe that the International Year One in Computer Science offers students an exceptional opportunity to benefit from a high-quality pathway of study to a globally-recognised undergraduate degree.
Caroline Feeley, Head of International Recruitment at the University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool, which is ranked within the top 250 universities in the world for Computer Science (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Computer Science & Information Systems), is one of several progression options for students who complete this programme. Additional progression options include the University of Kent, University of Huddersfield, University of Portsmouth, Manchester Metropolitan University, Robert Gordon University and the University of the West of England – UWE Bristol. The range of options available ensure that students can progress to a leading university partner to complete their degree.
With the addition of this programme, we provide a fantastic opportunity for NCUK Study Centres to offer a new pathway for the current and prospective students. The International Year One in Computer Science showcases NCUK’s commitment to creating opportunities internationally, and providing students with access to world-class higher education.