Program Overview

International Year One in Finance

Key Information

• Secure your place at the triple-accredited Newcastle University Business School – ranked 16th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Complete University Guide 2025).
• Prepare for a varied and flexible degree driven by the latest developments in financial theory including FinTech, green finance, cryptocurrencies and more.
• Complete your pathway and degree in just three years, saving time and money.
• Learn at a dedicated study centre in the heart of Newcastle University's campus, with tailored support to help you succeed.
• Improve your academic English language skills and knowledge of economics, accounting and finance, management and organisation, and quantitative methods.
• Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.

Course Details

International Year One in Finance

Newcastle University International Study Centre

2025/26

3 Terms 4 Terms

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 17
• 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 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent.
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (September)

Course start date: 22 September 2025 - Course end date: 19 June 2026

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

2026 Spring Start (January)

Course start date: 5 January 2026 - Course end date: 4 September 2026

• Term 1 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
• Term 2 spring: 13 April 2026 - 5 June 2026
• Term 3 summer: 8 June 2026 - 4 September 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

• Tuition fee: £24,000.00
• 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: £26,744.00 - 37,500.00

Modules

Core modules

• Introduction to Economics (20 Credit Units)
• Quantitative Methods (20 Credit Units)
• Management and Organisation (20 Credit Units)
• English for Academic Purposes (International Year One) (20 Credit Units)
• Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance (20 Credit Units)
• Introduction to Financial Accounting (20 Credit Units)

Progression

• Finance-BSc (Hons)
  • Final level %: 55%
  • English level %: 65
  • Additional Requirements: Placement option available, Study abroad option available