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International Year One - College of Arts and Sciences

A&S | Maxwell offers a broad array of exciting degree programs and experiences in the sciences and mathematics, the humanities and social sciences.

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College of Arts and Sciences Overview

The International Year One Program provides international students with a firm foundation to develop their English language skills necessary for university-level studies whilst preparing them for future academic success. Upon completion of the International Year One Program, students can directly move on to their second year of degree study at Syracuse University.

The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is Syracuse University’s first and largest college. As the home of the liberal arts, our internationally recognized programs provide the cornerstone of a Syracuse University education with 50+ majors in the natural sciences and mathematics, the humanities and the social sciences (in partnership with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs).

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Key Information

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Duration

4 years:

1 year pathway + 3 years degree

Start Dates

August

Pathway Tuition Fee

$47,200
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Entry Requirements
Study Location

Course English Language Requirement
International Year One VEPT 51+
Pre-Sessional - 20 Weeks VEPT 37-40
Pre-Sessional - 12 weeks VEPT 41-45
Pre-Sessional - 6 weeks VEPT 46-50

What you will study

Alongside core modules, you will study subject-specific modules that will equip you with a foundation of knowledge for your chosen field of study.

IY1 Program Core Modules

The aims of this course are:
● to support student success in the reading-and-writing-intensive course (Sociology 101: Introduction to Sociology)
● to develop students’ receptive (listening and reading), active (speaking and writing), and enabling (vocabulary and grammar) skills in English for use in university classroom contexts
● to provide students with opportunities to engage in activities in English that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning

MAT 295 is the first course in a three-semester sequence in calculus. This sequence designed for mathematics, science and engineering majors and for those students in other majors who intend to take more advanced courses in mathematics. This course covers functions, limits, differentiation, and integration as well as applications such ascurve sketching, optimization, linear approximation, and computation of areas.

This course will engage students in speaking, listening, reading and writing activities to allow practical, realistic opportunities to improve their grammatical accuracy, usage, editing skills, paraphrasing skills, and pronunciation. The expectation is that students will push themselves to take risks and to use the new grammar and structures that they are learning, not only in this class, but also in their Textual and Oral Communication classes.

Integration: the definite integral and applications; trigonometric functions, method integration, improper integrals, infinite series, elementary differential equation parametric equations, polar coordinates.

Continuation Degrees

Upon completion of the International Year One Program, students can progress to their chosen speciality degree at Syracuse University.

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Statistics
Gain a solid understanding of statistical concepts and methods, as well as practical skills to work with data. Prepare for careers that require rigorous statistical training.
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Statistics
Learn the statistical skills required to answer questions in a variety of fields, including the social sciences, humanities and business.
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Psychology
Psychology—the scientific study of behavior—is behind everything we do. When you study psychology, you gain skills to succeed in graduate school, professional school and the workplace.
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Physics
Develop skills in logic, quantitative reasoning and computation that open the doors to many possible careers, such as law, journalism, medicine, finance, teaching and computational science.
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Physics
Develop skills in logic, quantitative reasoning and computation and be prepared for graduate study or a variety of careers, particularly those in science, engineering or other technical fields.
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Mathematics
Through Syracuse University’s most rigorous math major, practice the creative, nonprocedural thought processes through which the deeper understanding of mathematics is attained.
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Mathematics
Through Syracuse’s most flexible math major, customize your curriculum to focus on specific areas within the field of mathematics that are most interesting to you.
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Forensic Science
Through hands-on learning and extensive laboratory training, this integrated learning major prepares you to use advanced techniques in demanding forensic science careers.
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Forensic Science
Through hands-on learning and extensive laboratory training, this integrated learning major prepares you to use advanced techniques in demanding forensic science careers.
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Environmental Geoscience
Know your planet, inside and out. Study how Earth’s surface environments are an interconnected series of complex systems and prepare to dive into the challenges of global environmental change.
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Earth Sciences
Gain a solid foundation of how the Earth system works through this flexible program meant for students whose ultimate goal is to apply their Earth sciences background to other fields.
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Classics (Greek and Latin)
The classics program provides students with many fascinating intellectual opportunities as they explore how the study of languages and cultures from antiquity is relevant in the digital era.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders
This is a pre-professional training program in the basic nature of human communication and disorders of communication, from biological, psychological, physical and linguistic perspectives.
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Classical Civilization
Take a deep dive into the culture of the Classical Era. Study the history, literature, anthropology, archaeology, material culture, gender, philosophy, politics, religion and language of the time.
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Chemistry
Study analytical, biological, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry in lectures, seminars and laboratory-style courses. Choose from four chemistry degree programs based on your unique interests.
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Chemistry
Study analytical, biological, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry in lectures, seminars and laboratory-style courses. Choose from four chemistry degree programs based on your unique interests.
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Biotechnology
Use science to solve real-world problems by finding novel uses for living organisms, their molecules and the processes they can carry out.
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Biochemistry
Study the molecular basis of life through the lenses of chemistry and biology. Consider the structure, function and interaction of proteins, nucleic acids and other biomolecules in biological systems.
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Biology
Whether you’re interested in molecules and cells, or organisms and ecosystems, learn about life and the natural world as you seek answers to significant questions in biological sciences.
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Biology
Whether you’re interested in molecules and cells, or organisms and ecosystems, learn about life and the natural world as you seek answers to significant questions in biological sciences.
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Art History
Engage with the history of art and visual culture to prepare for a wide range of careers in museums, galleries, the art market, education, cultural heritage, cultural management and more.
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African American Studies
Explore cultural, political and social dimensions of African American life in varied historical contexts and examine experiences of African peoples and their descendants throughout the diaspora.
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Geography
The geography undergraduate program addresses urban dynamics around the world, environmental issues in the present and the past, environmental science, cultural politics, globalization and more.
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Economics
The bachelor of science degree in economics puts students on a path to work as a professional economist or to pursue graduate work in economics, public policy or business.
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Supporting students to success

Learn more about what our students have to say when studying across our education network.

As DMUIC is situated in England’s most vibrant and multicultural city, I had the opportunity to make friends from different countries. The most amazing thing was that the DMUIC staff including all teachers and the office persons were very motivational and welcoming. They provide the best routes for study to every individual.”

Syed Asim Pakistan , De Montfort University International College (DMUIC)

I’ve enjoyed studying at DMUIC, the tutors are excellent and have helped me settle into life as a university student. They are also really supportive and have helped myself and other students with other issues outside of the classroom such as accommodation.

Nafisa Bangladesh , De Montfort University International College (DMUIC)

I have successfully progressed onto my degree course at the University of Bradford because of UBIC's reliable policies and teaching programme. To the new students, those who just started their foundation at Bradford International College, I must say you are going to pass the class, the only thing required is your attention and leave the rest on UBIC's staff because they are the one that are going to lead you to a brilliant future as it is a pathway to success.

Shoaib Pakistan , University of Bradford International College

I have a lot of international friends here at BUIC, and I’ve learnt so much from them. There is always a lot to do together both on and off-campus.

Sagar Nepal , Bangor University International College (BUIC)

I would recommend UGIC because it is based on the main University of Greenwich campus, a cosmopolitan university. At UGIC, there are students from all around the world, and I've made a lot of friends from exciting places."

Gozel Turkmenistan , University of Greenwich International College

I think one of the main reasons the IIM (pre-masters) has been so helpful is because the staff are so supportive and are always able to help me. Whether it is understanding a module or finding out how to sort accommodation, they will help you with everything. I’ve enjoyed studying at Bangor, the people are friendly, and the environment is also really peaceful and safe. It’s given me the best opportunity to succeed in my studies here in the UK.

Tong Tong China , Bangor University International College (BUIC)