International Year One in Liberal Arts
Mercy University, New York, United States
Key facts
- Level
- Certificate
- Subject
- Humanities
- Duration
- 1 year
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- US$20,518 per year
- Intakes
- January 2027, May 2027, September 2027
Course overview
International Year One in Liberal Arts at Mercy University. A study-preparation (pathway) programme run with Oxford International that prepares international students for degree study; the curriculum lists the degrees it leads to. Routes: 1 year pathway study. Campus: Manhattan Campus, NYC. 2025-26 International Year One tuition: IELTS 5.5 Entry – January, May, September – $20,518 USDIELTS 5.0 Entry – January, May, September – $23,018 USD Listed through Oxford International, the university's pathway and recruitment partner.
What you will study
Progression degrees (after passing the pathway at the required level):
- BA History: https://www.mercy.edu/ba-history
- BS Cybersecurity: https://www.mercy.edu/bs-cybersecurity
- BA English: https://www.mercy.edu/academics/programs/english
- BA English, Literature: https://www.mercy.edu/academics/programs/english-literature
- BS Computer Science: https://www.mercy.edu/academics/programs/computer-science
- BS Music Production and Recording Arts: https://www.mercy.edu/academics/programs/bs-music-production
- BS Mathematics: https://www.mercy.edu/academics/programs/bs-mathematics
- BA English, Creative Writing: https://www.mercy.edu/academics/programs/english-creative-writing
- BS Media Studies, Media Production: https://www.mercy.edu/academics/programs/bs-media-studies-radio-and-television-production
- BS Computer Information Systems: https://www.mercy.edu/academics/programs/computer-information-systems
- BA English, Writing & Rhetoric: https://www.mercy.edu/academics/programs/english-writing-rhetoric
- BS Communication Arts: https://catalog.mercy.edu/preview_program.php
- BA English, Cultural Studies: https://www.mercy.edu/academics/programs/english-creative-writing
- BFA Design and
Oxford International course page: https://www.oxfordinternational.com/courses/detail/pathway-mercy-university-international-year-one-in-liberal-arts/
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
GCSE/IGCSE: Completion with a D or 3 in a minimum of 5 subjects AS/A Level: Completion with an 3Es (if students took OL/ IGCSE, those scores must be considered) Accredited Foundation Year: University-accredited foundation courses equal to NQF level 3; equivalent to high school year 12 with a 40% IB (International Baccalaureate): Average of 4 in at least 6 subjects English: IELTS 5.0 (with no skill lower than 4.5) Pre-Sessional English available for students who do not meet the required English language level, speak to your in-country representitive to find out more.
English language
IELTS 5
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 4.5, Writing 4.5, Speaking 4.5, Listening 4.5
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.