International courses
The University of Hertfordshire offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses across 20 academic Schools. You can search for undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by subject or School, and view full details of course content, structure and entry requirements.
We also offer a number of courses specifically designed for international students, including preparatory and top-up courses, as follows:
Foundation and bridging courses
International Foundation Programme (IFP)
The IFP prepares students who need to improve their English language and specialist subject skills, so that they can progress onto an undergraduate degree course at the University. If you successfully complete the IFP and meet all entry requirements, you will be guaranteed a place on your chosen degree course.
International pre-master's
The Pre-master's prepares students for entry to a wide range of Master's degrees in:
Engineeing
- International Pre-master's (Aerospace)
- International Pre-master's (Automotive Engineering)
- International Pre-master's (Electronic and Electrical Engineering)
- International Pre-master's (Mechanical Engineering)
- International Pre-master's (Manufacturing Management)
Life and Medical Sciences
- International Pre-master's (Pharmacy)
- International Pre-master's (Bio Sciences)
- International Pre-master's (Environmental Management)
Computer Science
If you successfully complete the Pre-master's and meet all entry requirements, you will be guaranteed a place on your chosen degree course. This course starts in January each year. If you would like to study a business related Master's and don't meet the requirements for direct entry, please see the Graduate Certificate in Business below.
Graduate Certificate in Business
The Graduate Certificate in Business gives those who do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry into our master's programmes the opportunity to study for 15 weeks to gain the skills, knowledge and English proficiency necessary for master's level study. This course starts in May and September each year.
English for Academic Studies (EAS)
The EAS is available as a Standard route and a Higher route and prepares students who meet the University’s academic requirements for entry, but have not yet achieved the appropriate English language level, for entry to a wide range of degree courses at the University. If you successfully complete the EAS and meet all entry criteria, you will be guaranteed a place on your chosen degree course.
Pre-sessional English
We offer 3 Pre-sessional English courses: Standard route, Higher route, Advanced route. They help students develop their language and study skills so that they can study effectively at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. If you have not yet achieved the required English language level for entry to your chosen degree course, you will need to take one or more Pre-sessional English courses to help you reach the required level.
Hertfordshire International College (HIC)
Our on-campus Associate College, HIC (formally HIBT), offers a number of pathway programmes taught jointly with the University. HIC graduates who meet our requirements are guaranteed entry to a range of degree courses at the University.
Top-up courses
We also offer courses which allow students to 'top-up' their current qualification (usually a diploma) to an Honours degree level.
These include:
BA (Hons) Business Administration
This one-year Business Administration course enables students who have completed a 2-year diploma or equivalent in business, and spent at least one year at a Higher Education institution outside the UK, to top up their qualification to Honours degree level.
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
This one-year Computer Science course allows students with a diploma or equivalent in Computer Studies or Software Engineering to top up their qualification to Honours degree level.