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International Year One in International Business, Accounting and Finance

INTO Manchester

Progress to Year 2 of 60 to 150 degree programs at some of the UK's best business schools. Choose between an Accounting and Finance or Business and Management pathway once an offer is received, with some shared modules starting from the first semester. You'll have 24 NCUK universities to choose from, including 8 triple-accredited business schools, as well as a guaranteed offer from Lancaster University.

Progress to globally recognized universities for business, accounting and finance, including:

  • Lancaster University
  • University of Bradford
  • University of Bristol
  • University of Kent
  • University of Leeds
  • University of Sheffield.

Have a specific degree in mind? Use our degree finder to explore your university options.

Key Information

  • A guaranteed offer for one of 24 NCUK universities upon successful completion.
  • INTO Manchester students have successfully progressed to 21 of the 24 Russell Group universities, and 13 of the 17 UK universities in the world top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2026).
  • Receive expert subject knowledge and intensive English language teaching in a program that mirrors the content of Year 1 of a degree in business/management/accounting and finance, ensuring a smooth transition to Year 2 of university.
  • Explore business-related concepts and scenarios using real-world case studies of well-known companies, and develop professional presentation skills through assessed group work.
  • 3-term and 4-term study lengths available. The 4-term program begins with a term of Academic English, helping you improve your IELTS score by up to 1 band.
  • Develop advanced research skills, including academic writing through lab reports and assignments.
  • Smaller class sizes and expert guidance with university applications at INTO Manchester, ensuring plenty of academic support and help choosing where to study.
  • 92% student satisfaction with support (Student Experience Survey 2024).

Course Details

International Year One in International Business, Accounting and Finance

INTO Manchester

Age Requirement

17

All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 18 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 18 years old by 31 December of the preceding calendar year.
Academic Requirements
Successful completion of A-levels, a recognised Foundation, first year of an overseas university degree or equivalent with good grades. - *Additional Information: Applicants must have a minimum of GCSE grade 4/C in Mathematics or equivalent.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent.
DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

14th September 2026 - 18th June 2027

  • Term 1: 14th September 2026 - 18th December 2026
  • Term 2: 11th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
  • Term 3: 5th April 2027 - 18th June 2027
Academic Year 2026/27

11th January 2027 - 13th August 2027

  • Term 1: 11th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
  • Term 2: 30th March 2027 - 28th May 2027
  • Term 3: 1st June 2027 - 13th August 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 19,250.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 345.00 - 440.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 20,445.00 - 20,540.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.

Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

You'll need to complete the relevant number of modules for your chosen program; progression is based on the grades you achieve.
Core modules
Credit Units
Business Economics15 Credit Units
Business Operations & Technology15 Credit Units
English for Academic Purposes and Study Skills
Leadership & Management in Business15 Credit Units
Organisational Behaviour15 Credit Units
Elective modules
Business Finance and Accounting15 Credit Units
Financial Accounting 115 Credit Units
Financial Accounting 215 Credit Units
Management Accounting15 Credit Units
Quantitative Methods for Business Finance15 Credit Units
Responsible Business Practices15 Credit Units
Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.