Program Overview

International Year One in Business

About the Program

Prepare for entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a range of business-related subjects at Newcastle University.

Key Information

• Prepare to join an undergraduate degree program at the triple-accredited Newcastle University Business School.
• Apply knowledge through projects including strategic research, planning and marketing for a new product launch.
• Learn to collect, analyze and present data and use standard statistical packages such as Minitab.
• Learn at a state-of-the-art study hub at the heart of Newcastle University's campus, with tailored 24/7 support.
• Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.

Course Details

International Year One in Business

• Duration: 4 Terms
• Start Date: 2025 Summer Start (June)
• Course End Date: 19 June 2026

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 17 years old by 31 December of the calendar year for September start dates, or 17 years old on the published start date for other start dates.
• Academic Requirements: Satisfactory completion of A-levels, a recognised Foundation programme, first year of an overseas university degree programme with good grades, or equivalent.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent.
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

• Term 1 summer: 26 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
• Term 2 fall: 22 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
• Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
• Term 4 summer: 13 April 2026 - 19 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance:
  • Tuition fee: £27,995.00
  • Accommodation: £1,914.00 - £12,325.00
  • Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
  • Textbooks (Compulsory): £80.00 - £425.00
  • Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
  • Approximate cost: £30,739.00 - £41,495.00

Modules

Core modules

• Academic and Professional Development (20 Credit Units)
• Introduction to Economics (20 Credit Units)
• Quantitative Methods (20 Credit Units)
• Management and Organisation (20 Credit Units)
• Marketing (20 Credit Units)
• Academic English (Term 1) (20 Credit Units)
• English for Academic Purposes (International Year One) (20 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 Management-BA (Hons)

• Final level %: 55%
• English level %: 65
• Additional Requirements: Placement option available

Marketing and Management-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 55%
• English level %: 65
• Additional Requirements: Placement option available

Marketing-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 55%
• English level %: 65
• Additional Requirements: Placement option available