Global Pathways

We want to make sure the brightest international students are an integral part of our community.

Our partnerships with education providers provide pathways for students to progress to Aston University. These pathways offer the opportunity for an international student to gain the necessary skills, qualifications and confidence to study in the UK.

We work with a number of selected partners to offer International students a range of pathways to bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Aston.

Kaplan International Pathways

At Kaplan International Pathways centres, you will benefit from small class sizes, personalised teaching and dedicated support to achieve your goals.

Undergraduate pathways

You can study a foundation course and progress to the first year of our undergraduate courses.

For more details, visit the Kaplan website.

NCUK – Study at one of 80+ centres around the world

Since 1987, NCUK has helped over 30,000 international students gain access to university.

You have a choice of over 80 study centres worldwide to study the skills and qualifications you need to succeed at university, including the language preparation module, English for Academic Purposes (EAP).

Information for 2022 scholarships will be coming soon.

Please contact Jane Dunn via email for more information on applying.

Undergraduate pathways

You can study the NCUK International Foundation Year and gain entry to the first year of our undergraduate degrees.

You can also study the NCUK International Year One programme and gain entry to the second year of the following programmes:

For more information, visit the NCUK website.

Postgraduate pathways

You can study a pre-Master’s programme and gain the qualifications and skills you need to study a Master’s programme at Aston.

For more information, visit the NCUK website.

INTO University Pathways UK

INTO currently provides pathway education programmes across 5 UK university sites and their London World Centre.

Undergraduate pathways

You can study an International Foundation Year programme to gain entry to the first year of one of our undergraduate degrees.

For more information, visit INTO’s website.

Bellerbys College – study in Brighton, Cambridge or London

Bellerbys College has over 50 years of experience preparing international students for university in the UK, and has a reputation for consistently achieving high exam results.

As a student at Bellerbys, you will receive excellent teaching in a safe, secure and happy environment and be fully supported to achieve your full potential.