IIB - IYZ

IIB INTERNATIONAL YEAR ZERO (IYZ)

You can choose to study one of the following three routes: > Business, Management and Economics > Engineering and Computer Science > Law, Media, Psychology and Social Sciences

COURSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS IYZ IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 +6 week PSE IELTS 5.0 with no less than 4.5 +12 week PSE IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0

International Year Zero (IYZ) stages of entry The IYZ is the first year of the 4-year IIB. Your first year is taught at BUIC. Once you successfully complete this year, you will continue studying the remaining stages of your degree directly with Bangor University.

High School Stage 1

International Year Zero

Pre-sessional English Delivered by Stage 2

First Year Degree Stage 3

Second Year Degree Stage 4

Continue at Final Year Degree Graduate!

The IIB degree offers a 4-year degree option at Bangor University in a range of popular subjects. International Year Zero (IYZ) is the first year of your IIB and is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English language. IYZ is studied across three terms.

COMMON MODULES FOR ALL IYZ PATHWAYS As well as modules unique to your specific pathway, you will also study several modules common to all pathways. These modules are:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) EAP aims to improve your English skills to help you with life and study in the UK. You’ll learn the critical importance of English Language competence in an academic context and prepare for continuing academic study at Bangor University.

UK Government and Society Providing an introduction to government and society in the UK, this module explores how Britain has changed and developed since 1945. You’ll learn the main features of British democracy, the crown, Parliament, cabinet government, devolution, local government and the role of the civil service. The module also introduces you to the key features of British society and changes that have taken place in recent decades around issues of class, ethnicity, gender, rights and obligations, as well as considering how Britain relates to, influences and is influenced by the wider world. Information Technology and Communication Skills In this module, you’ll focus on appropriate means of communication in academic work and developing a foundation in computing and IT skills that will enable you to be successful in your undergraduate studies. You’ll become familiar with the conventions of academic discourse and writing, and learn to avoid plagiarism and poor academic practice. You’ll also develop skills in word processing and spreadsheets to ensure you submit assignments appropriately, as well as using PowerPoint to deliver more effective presentations.