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Pathway Programmes: Exeter (14), Lancaster (15), Queen’s Belfast (21), Manchester (27), Newcastle (34), East Anglia (40), etc

Study a pathway programme provided by INTO in collaboration with many top universities in the UK – If you didn’t make the grades for direct entry into Undergraduate Year One and Postgraduate programmes, these International Year One, University Foundation Courses and Pre Master’s will help you bridge that gap!

• Guaranteed Progression: The majority of these pathway programmes come with a “Guaranteed Progression”. This means that students will be guaranteed a place in their target programme as long as their meet the internal progression requirements – you won’t be competing for places with external applicants!
• Progression Options: Nowadays there are fewer subjects that don’t come with a pathway option than those that do! These highly diverse progression degrees include Business Studies, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Architecture, Law, Psychology, Engineering, International Development and many more, allowing students to study a subject they’re truly passionate about.
• Study Location: Most pathway programmes are taught at a dedicated teaching centre within university campus, where students have access to campus facilities and are free to join clubs and societies within the university. Some International Year One programmes even arrange students to study alongside undergraduate year one students in some modules!

University of Exeter^#14

Ranked the 136^th globally (QS 2027) and the 14^th in the UK, University of Exeter is top 15 in as many as 21 academic disciplines and reputable for Sports Science, Radiography, Communications & Media, Psychology, Geography and Business-related subjects. Exeter’s Business School and Law School have been popular among Hong Kong students. It’s ranked the 15^th for Business Studies, the 18^th for Economics and the 19^th for Accounting & Finance. The Law School offers a special 4-year LLB (Hons) Law, in which students will spend their third year in paid work placements in a law firm, to earn up to a year of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)! Notable alumni include JK Rowling (author of Harry Potter), Thom Yorke (lead singer of Radiohead) and more!

Lancaster University^#15

Lancaster University is now ranked the 164^th in World University Ranking (QS 2027) and within top 20 in the UK for Communication & Media, Business Studies, Linguistics, Criminology, Sociology, Economics, Geography & Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Computer Science and more. Its Biomedical Science programmes – with accreditation by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) – can lead to professional qualifications as a Biomedical Scientist ^{(known as Medical Laboratory Technician in Hong Kong)} in the UK and in Hong Kong.

In terms of student life, Lancaster University is one of the few collegiate universities in the UK, which means that students are attached to one of its nine colleges, enjoying a more vibrant social life. A 560-acre campus and its location in the North West of England also means that Lancaster University provides a very different experience from other city-based universities. Students would find the University a good destination of living and study with Lancaster’s award-wining accommodation, which has been named the Best University Halls for many years!

University of Manchester^#27

The University of Manchester is ranked the 40^th in the world by QS World University Ranking (2027). There are as many as 26 Nobel laureates among its alumni and professors. A recent survey also shows that University of Manchester graduates are among the top 3 most targeted by employers in the UK (2024/25). The University Foundation run by INTO in partnership with University of Manchester is the only pathway programme that comes with a “Guaranteed Offer”. Students will receive a Conditional Offer from the start of their foundation course and will be able progress to Year One of their undergraduate degree after meeting the conditions.

Newcastle University^#34

Ranked the 149^th globally (QS 2027), the 34^th in the UK and a member of the Russell Group, Newcastle University is ranked within top 20 for 22 academic disciplines. Its Fine Art programmes has been named the number one Art & Design programmes in UK for many years and the University is also known for Architecture, Town Planning, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences and Computer Sciences. Newcastle University is one of the few universities that provide both University Foundation and International Year One in Architecture, making it a popular choice among aspiring architects. First established as a School of Medicine, the University had been part of Durham University before it became a university of its own. First taught in 1834, Newcastle’s Medicine prorgammes is one of the most highly regarded medical degrees in the UK; The Medicine programmes also accepts “transfer” application from students of School of Biomedical Sciences, who can apply to transfer to Medicine or Dentistry after their first year of study.

In Computer Science, Newcastle University has a strong focus on specialist areas such as Cloud Computing, Cyber Security and Bio-Computing. It’s a Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security – one of only 21 universities in Britain to obtain such status! In postgraduate level, there are 13 specialist master’s degrees and also a Postgraduate (Conversion) programmes which is open to graduates without a computing background.

University of East Anglia^#40

Ranked the 40^th in the UK, University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world-renowned university in scientific researches and for many years has been the first choice of students pursuing a degree in Medicine and Pharmacy. The University is also famous for its achievements in Art History, Communication & Media Studies, Geography & Environmental Sciences, as well as medical-related subjects such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. In Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (UEA) has contributed more than any other universities in the world to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and are among the leaders in the investigation of Climate Change. University of East Anglia (UEA) is also ranked the 16^th and the 108^th in International Development and Environmental Sciences respectively (QS 2025).

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