International Year One- Accounting, Economics and Finance
Birmingham City University International College
Program Overview
International Year One in Accounting, Economics and Finance is designed for international students who wish to develop the academic knowledge and study skills required to progress directly to the second year of an undergraduate degree. The programme provides a strong foundation in accounting principles, financial management, economics, business operations, quantitative methods, and data analysis, while also strengthening academic English, research, and critical thinking skills.Students gain an understanding of how businesses manage financial resources, how financial markets operate, and how economic factors influence decision-making at both national and global levels. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical applications, the programme prepares students for successful progression to university-level study in finance, economics, and business-related disciplines.
Upon successful completion, students can typically progress directly to the second year of a bachelor's degree in:
- Accounting and Finance
- Economics and Finance
- Banking and Finance
- Financial Management
- Business Economics
- International Business
Academic
1) Foundation(4 years) - GPA 2.0/ Minimum 50% overall
2) International Year One(3 Years)- Overall 50%-55% (depending on the course).
3) Pre Masters(Pathway)- Both 3 Year Bachelor (2 Semester) / 4 Year Bachelor (1 Semester)
English Proficiency
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS 5.5 overall (no band below 5.5) or equivalent; exemptions for local English qualifications
- Pre-sessional English available
PTE Overall 64 no band less than 59.
Career Outcome
- Financial Accountant
Majors
- Accounting and Finance
Related Courses
International Year One- Health and Life Sciences
Length:
1 Year
Annual Fee:
£15810.00
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