Program Overview

International Year One in Management and Finance

Study an International Year One in Management and Finance

Learn about the 5 compelling reasons why this program could be the perfect fit for you. From developing key academic and professional skills to studying real-world business case studies and more, we’ll prepare you to start your degree at Queen’s University Belfast.

Prepare for entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a range of business, economics and finance-related subjects at Queen's University Belfast.

Key Information

• Progress to Year 2 of a professionally accredited undergraduate degree at AMBA and EQUIS-accredited Queen's University Belfast.
• Ranked 13th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
• During your pathway, develop key academic and professional skills, such as business report writing, presentation techniques and data analysis.
• Prepare for your degree by learning to analyze business case studies and discussing current economic affairs.
• The university's FinTrU Financial Trading Room contains 26 Bloomberg terminals.
• Learn from pathway teachers qualified to MA and PhD level.
• Prepare for your degree in our on-campus International Study Centre, with expert support from day one.

Course Details

International Year One in Management and Finance

Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre

• 2024//26
• 4 Terms
• 5 Terms

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 16
• All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course.
• Academic Requirements: Two 'D' grades from a UK A-level board, a recognised foundation, first year of an overseas university degree programme or equivalent with good grades. All students must hold a GCSE grade 4/C in maths or equivalent.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in reading and writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent.
• Class size: 20
• iCAS: If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS – integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – program. Combining your pathway and degree in a single study plan, you’ll only need one visa for the duration of your studies and can apply with alternative English language qualifications to IELTS.

Important Dates

2025 Summer Start (June)

• Course start date: 16 June 2025 - Course end date: 19 June 2026
• Term 1 summer: 16 June 2025 – 22 August 2025
• Term 2 fall: 15 September 2025 – 12 December 2025
• Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 – 13 February 2026
• Term 4 spring: 16 February 2026 – 19 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

• Tuition fee: £ 21,495.00
• Accommodation: £ 1,932.00 - 10,168.00
• Enrolment fee: £ 250.00
• Textbooks: £ 105.00 - 865.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £ 500.00
• Approximate cost: £ 24,282.00 - 33,278.00

Modules

Core modules

• Principles of Economics: 20 Credit Units
• Statistical Methods for Business: 10 Credit Units
• Introduction to Financial Management and Accounting: 20 Credit Units
• English Language and Study Skills - IYO: 20 Credit Units

Specialist modules

• Financial Institutions and Markets: 20 Credit Units
• Marketing: 10 Credit Units
• Management and Organisation: Theory and Practice: 20 Credit Units
• Mathematics for Finance: 20 Credit Units
• The Business Environment: 10 Credit Units
• Price Theory: 10 Credit Units

Progression

• After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

Business Economics-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 50%
• English level %: B with a minimum of D in each component
• Additional Requirements

Business Management with Placement-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 50%
• English level %: B with a minimum of D in each component
• Additional Requirements

Economics-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 50%
• English level %: Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
• Additional Requirements

Economics with Finance-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 50%
• English level %: Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
• Additional Requirements

Finance with a Year in Industry-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 50%
• English level %: Grade B with a minimum of Grade D in each component
• Additional Requirements
• Placement option available