International Year One in Business and Finance
Learn more about the International Year one in Business and Finance
Course overview
In this programme, you will gain a broad understanding of the diverse aspects of the business world.
You will explore the foundations of business strategy, gain insights into organisational dynamics and learn how to navigate the evolving landscape of marketing and digital business.
The course modules will build advanced analytical skills and improve your understanding of finance.
You will also have the opportunity to improve your academic English and critical thinking, ready for degree-level study.
Course information for 2025/26 entry is being reviewed. Details may change.
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Fees
Academic year 2025/26: £18,000.
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This course is eligible for a £2,500 annual scholarship.For details, visit scholarships.
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Intake dates
The next intake for this course is September 2025.
See our full list of upcoming intake dates.
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Entry requirements
To study this course, you must meet our entry requirements. This includes having proven English language skills as well as academic qualifications.
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Modules
The Business Professional
Credit value: 15
This module aims to provide you with an introductory overview of key topics related to business, accounting, marketing and economics. You will consider such topics in the context of communication, critical thinking, IT literacy and numeracy. The module will allow you to effectively match problem-solving techniques to different scenarios to reflect on your practice and recognise aspects for self-development and improvement.
Ethics, Governance and Law
Credit value: 15
In this module, you will become familiar with the basics of the English legal system relevant to businesses and professionals. You will gain an overview of corporate governance and ethics, and how these interact with organisation successes and failures.
Business Operations
Credit value: 15
This module will introduce you to the nature and structure of business organisations. It will explore the knowledge, understanding and skills required of key operational roles and help you to identify current trends and issues in operations management. You will also learn about the impact that creativity, technology and innovation have on internal and external business environments.
Global Perspectives
Credit value: 15
This module will help you to appreciate the challenges and implications raised by globalisation in the context of business. It will explore the process of global interdependence, including the impact of global events on local conditions. It will also consider corporate policy and strategy, as well as links to social responsibility.
Economics
Credit value: 15
This module will enable you to understand the economic context of modern business by developing an appreciation of the utility of economic approaches. It will introduce you to the tools and approaches which economists use, including industry analysis and demand and supply, and help you to understand related economic issues and public policy.
Financial Accounting
Credit value: 15
This module provides an introductory overview of financial accounting. It will cover the principles of financial transactions as well as the reporting of statements such as the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow charts. You will also learn about the business contexts in which financial accountants operate.
Management Accounting
Credit Value: 15
This module provides an introductory overview of management accounting. It will examine the role of the management accountant within a business context, considering activities such as costing, data analysis and reporting that help managers make effective decisions within policy and strategy.
Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
Credit value: 30
This module is designed to provide you with essential academic English and communication skills necessary for successful personal and professional practice in a globalised world. You will engage with key concepts related to diversity, equity and inclusion; sustainability; employability; and digital fluency to enhance your reading, writing, speaking, listening and information technology skills. You will develop an awareness of institutional culture, practices and expectations of higher education to be fully prepared for the academic rigour of your undergraduate degree.
Study and assessment information
Ten credits equate to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. An International Year One level of study typically comprises of 120 credits over two semesters. During the programme, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, group work activities and to give presentations to your peers and tutors. Some or all of this work may be formally assessed, depending on the programme you are studying. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the programme will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Study methods
International Year One 30% lectures, seminars or similar; 70% independent study.
Assessment
Across the International Year One modules there are a variety of assessment methodologies.
For example, this could include:
- 60% portfolio and 40% essay
- 75% coursework and 25% examination
- 30% oral assessment and 70% portfolio
- 50% report and 50% examination
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Progression degrees
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
