Undergraduate pathway programs offer students the opportunity to work on their second-language speaking and writing skills while completing classes that apply to a university degree in their main fields of study. Many universities require minimum test scores to verify language proficiency prior to acceptance into an advanced education program. Depending on the university, some credits may be applicable to other degree programs.
What is an undergraduate pathway program? Often considered to be one of the most flexible programs, this is an educational track that allows students to improve their language skills while creating their own paths of study that incorporate two or more academic, artistic or scientific disciplines. Course combination examples include technical writing and environmental studies, social justice and communication, economics and sustainability, political science and business, graphic design and computer science, or global health and engineering management.
Pathway program graduates can use advanced language skills to succeed in any type of career or to qualify for attendance in advanced university degree programs. Students also typically graduate with improved critical-reasoning skills and a greater ability to communicate their ideas clearly and effectively.
Tuition and fees for online pathway programs are typically different than for those programs that require in-person attendance for some or all of the classwork or lab sessions. Other factors that can impact program costs include the location of the university, experiential trips and the length of the program.
The types of jobs available to an undergraduate pathway program participants with a concentration in interdisciplinary studies vary depending on the fields chosen. Career paths can include interpreter, corporate trainer, sales manager, social services director, marketing manager or compliance specialist. Other possibilities are journalist, freelance writer, data scientist, quality consultant, academic advisor, publications officer, project manager, teacher, interdisciplinary scientist or researcher. Graduates also frequently choose academic careers as adjunct professors, lecturers or teachers.
Pathway programs may have online and classroom content depending on the university, and some require travel. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.
Whether you want to study accounting, manage a company, be a flight attendant, work with a 3D printer, work in a hotel or get into a graduate program we can help you. [+]
High school and college just got easier! You can complete your high school diploma and associates degree at the same time with a special program offered only at Brighton College Virtual High School! [+]
The International Year One (IYOne) is a credit-bearing qualification that enables you to enter the second year of an undergraduate degree at an NCUK university. You can study actual UK Year One at Islamabad Centre after BSc, Cambridge, IB, AP or equivalent qualification with Guarantee Placement in any of NCUK partner Universities. [+]
Equivalent to the first year of a Scottish degree leading directly into year two of a number of specialist degrees within the Caledonian Business School. [+]
The UMass Boston Navitas Global International Student Success Program, equivalent to the first year of a bachelor's degree program, satisfies the general education requirements to major in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management and Information Systems among others. [+]
This Pathway program leads to a variety of bachelor's degrees in the arts and sciences, engineering, aviation and technology, public health and social justice, and education. [+]
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences is a world-class college with top-tier research in environmental science, space science, and engineering programs. The UNH Global Student Success Program provides courses equivalent to the 1st year of a UNH bachelor's degree. [+]
The Undergraduate Global Student Success Program (GSSP) is equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree program. The GSSP consists of for-credit coursework and provides an academic and cultural bridge from your high school experience to studying at the University of Idaho. [+]
Undergraduate GSSP in Business is equivalent to the first year of an FAU bachelor's degree in Business. It provides the foundation for further study in many areas such as accounting, marketing, economics, hospitality management, and finance. [+]
Leads to second-year study in various science, pre-medical and earth science majors.
[+]Leads to one of the many Bachelor’s degrees in Science including Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Biology, Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Science and Policy, Geology, Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Physics or Statistics from the University of South Florida. [+]
Prepare for direct entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a range of Business related subjects at Manchester Metropolitan University. [+]
Prepare for direct entry to Year 2 of an Engineering-related undergraduate degree at Queen's University Belfast. There are five specialist sub-pathways to choose from: Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. [+]
International Year One in General Studies will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Suffolk University. Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of undergraduate study at Suffolk University. This transition from an INTO Suffolk program to a university degree program is called progression. [+]
International Year One in science will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter your next semester of study. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression. [+]
