International Year One (IY1) in Business & Management Admission

Direct equivalent to the first year of a UK bachelor's degree, allowing successful students to transition straight into Year 2 at LJMU.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: High school graduation certificate plus one year of higher education study or exceptional A-Level results
English language proficiency: UKVI IELTS 5.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in writing)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Personal statement detailing business ambitions in Liverpool
Recommendation letters: Academic reference letter

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Progression award of £1,000 for students achieving a 65%+ average in IY1
Application fee: £0
Tuition / joining costs: £15,000 total tuition

Dates and verification

Application deadline: July 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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