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Diploma of First Year Degree in Year 1 in Engineering
International College Portsmouth
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- 0.58 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
The first degree year in engineering taught at ICP, leading into the second year at the University of Portsmouth.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key principles of First Year Degree in Year 1 in Engineering. Apply relevant analytical and practical techniques
- assess evidence
- and communicate project or study findings.
Career outcomes
- Civil engineer
- surveyor
- coastal engineer
- electronic engineer
- aerospace engineer
- systems design engineer
Curriculum
- Year 1 is taught mostly by the University of Portsmouth with extra support and tutorials at ICP
- module detail is in the programme specifications for the chosen engineering degree
- including integrated electrical power and robotics and AI routes.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary education to a country-specific standard higher than Foundation entry (Admission Requirements page)
- IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5) or equivalent TOEFL iBT/PTE.
Accepted academic background
Completed secondary education to a higher country-specific standard than Foundation, no single grade; examples: Algeria Baccalaureat 12/20 (Business, Accounting) or 13/20 (Computing, Engineering, Property, Science); Australia VCE ATAR 55 percent (Business) or 60 percent (technical/science); Bangladesh HSC GPA 3.00; Armenia/Azerbaijan-type entries 'N/A' for some routes. Year 1 (First Year Degree) entry.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 3.5 Reading / 3 Listening / 3 Speaking / 3 Writing (new 1-6 band scale)
- PTE Academic 59 (no component below 59)
- Duolingo unconfirmed
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,200 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Portsmouth campus (University of Portsmouth city centre) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Undergraduate Pathways |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | ICP offers limited bursaries, including a conditional Global Development Bursary and Navitas Family Bursary. Its published 2026/27 campaign lists January 2026, September 2026 and January 2027; availability for this later intake must be confirmed. Progression-university scholarships have separate criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.58 years.
Tuition is £18,200 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 3.5 Reading / 3 Listening / 3 Speaking / 3 Writing (new 1-6 band scale), PTE Academic 59 (no component below 59), Duolingo unconfirmed, IELTS Academic 5.5.