Program Overview

BSc Business Economics with International Year One

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Combining your preparation studies with your BSc (Hons) Business Economics degree in a single three-year study plan.

Key Information

• Gain a UK top 15 economics degree (The Complete University Guide 2025).
• Study in just three years with tailored academic and English language support, with lectures taught alongside University of Exeter students.
• Study your pathway and degree with an iCAS – integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – and no need for visa renewal.
• Continue to Year 2 of your undergraduate degree, provided you meet the academic and English language requirements.
• Spend a year preparing for your degree at our dedicated study centre in the heart of the University campus.
• Gain industry experience during your degree. Previous students have secured placements at Adidas, Apple, the Bank of England, Deloitte, Disney, Ernst & Young, and GlaxoSmithKline.

Course Details

BSc Business Economics with International Year One

University of Exeter International Study Centre

2025/26

3terms Pathway + 2years Degree

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 16
• All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August.
• Academic Requirements: Satisfactory completion of A-levels, or first year of overseas university degree with good grades or equivalent.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (September)

• Course start date: 15 September 2025 - Course end date: 19 June 2026
  • Term 1 fall: 15 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Term 2 spring: 12 January 2026 - 3 April 2026
  • Term 3 spring: 20 April 2026 - 19 June 2026

2026 Spring Start (January)

• Course start date: 5 January 2026 - Course end date: 28 August 2026
  • Term 1 spring: 5 January 2026 - 3 April 2026
  • Term 2 spring: 20 April 2026 - 12 June 2026
  • Term 3 summer: 22 June 2026 - 28 August 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance
  • Tuition fee: £23,600.00
  • Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
  • Textbooks (Compulsory): £260.00 - £355.00
  • Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
  • Approximate cost: £24,610.00 - £24,705.00

Modules

Core modules

• Discovering Management: 15 Credit Units
• Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics): 15 Credit Units
• Introduction to Financial Accounting: 15 Credit Units
• Introduction to Management Accounting: 15 Credit Units
• English Language Skills for Undergraduate Studies: 30 Credit Units
• Introduction to Statistics: 15 Credit Units
• Principles of Economics (Microeconomics): 15 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 %: 55%
• English level %: 65%
• Additional Requirements: INTO - international student recruitment partnershipsINTO partnerships empower universities to recruit international students with unparalleled reach, control and transparency.