International Year One in Management and Finance
Prepare for entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a range Business, Economics and Finance-related subjects at Queen's University Belfast.
On campus study
This program is available to study on campus only.
Course features
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Develop the academic knowledge and study skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
- Study academic modules that reflect the first year of your chosen degree.
- Learn how to excel in an academic environment and develop effective strategies for UK university study.
- Receive guidance with your university application, ensuring you choose the best degree for you.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
4 Terms: 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. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above 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. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
Scholarships up to the value of £3,000 are available during your time studying at INTO Queen's. There are further progression scholarships available upon successful completion of your course and entry to your degree program at Queen's University Belfast.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Note: class hours per week are never less than 20. Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
On the BSc (Hons) Finance course, you’ll build and develop your knowledge of all things money – from trading in currencies to the stock market and learning how to make lending decisions in banks.
A great starting point for your career in the financial industry, you’ll benefit from facilities including industry-standard Bloomberg terminals in the Trading Room so you can fully prepare for your career in this sector.
The programme also offers industry links, including the opportunity to complete a 9 to 12-month placement within a financial institution in your third year. Previous placements have included Goldman Sachs and the Bank of England.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- English Language and Study Skills
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Introduction to Financial Management and Accounting
- Principles of Economics
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Statistical Methods for Business
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
Successful completion of the International Year One, subject to getting the required grades for your intended degree, gives you the opportunity to progress to the second year of an undergraduate degree at Queen's University Belfast.
To qualify, you will need to:
- You will need to pass all of your subject modules to the levels required to progress.
- You will need to achieve the required grades in your English for Academic Purposes class.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing and no less than 5.0 in all other subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above 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. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
Scholarships up to the value of £3,000 are available during your time studying at INTO Queen's. There are further progression scholarships available upon successful completion of your course and entry to your degree program at Queen's University Belfast.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 18 September 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £19,840 |
| 8 January 2024 | 30 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £19,840 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Note: class hours per week are never less than 20. Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
On the BSc (Hons) Finance course, you’ll build and develop your knowledge of all things money – from trading in currencies to the stock market and learning how to make lending decisions in banks.
A great starting point for your career in the financial industry, you’ll benefit from facilities including industry-standard Bloomberg terminals in the Trading Room so you can fully prepare for your career in this sector.
The programme also offers industry links, including the opportunity to complete a 9 to 12-month placement within a financial institution in your third year. Previous placements have included Goldman Sachs and the Bank of England.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Successful completion of the International Year One, subject to getting the required grades for your intended degree, gives you the opportunity to progress to the second year of an undergraduate degree at Queen's University Belfast.
To qualify, you will need to:
- You will need to pass all of your subject modules to the levels required to progress.
- You will need to achieve the required grades in your English for Academic Purposes class.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
4 Terms: 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. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above 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. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
Scholarships up to the value of £3,000 are available during your time studying at INTO Queen's. There are further progression scholarships available upon successful completion of your course and entry to your degree program at Queen's University Belfast.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Note: class hours per week are never less than 20. Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
On the BSc (Hons) Finance course, you’ll build and develop your knowledge of all things money – from trading in currencies to the stock market and learning how to make lending decisions in banks.
A great starting point for your career in the financial industry, you’ll benefit from facilities including industry-standard Bloomberg terminals in the Trading Room so you can fully prepare for your career in this sector.
The programme also offers industry links, including the opportunity to complete a 9 to 12-month placement within a financial institution in your third year. Previous placements have included Goldman Sachs and the Bank of England.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- English Language and Study Skills
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Introduction to Financial Management and Accounting
- Principles of Economics
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Statistical Methods for Business
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
Successful completion of the International Year One, subject to getting the required grades for your intended degree, gives you the opportunity to progress to the second year of an undergraduate degree at Queen's University Belfast.
To qualify, you will need to:
- You will need to pass all of your subject modules to the levels required to progress.
- You will need to achieve the required grades in your English for Academic Purposes class.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
4 Terms: 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. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above 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. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
Scholarships up to the value of £3,000 are available during your time studying at INTO Queen's. There are further progression scholarships available upon successful completion of your course and entry to your degree program at Queen's University Belfast.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Note: class hours per week are never less than 20. Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
On the BSc (Hons) Finance course, you’ll build and develop your knowledge of all things money – from trading in currencies to the stock market and learning how to make lending decisions in banks.
A great starting point for your career in the financial industry, you’ll benefit from facilities including industry-standard Bloomberg terminals in the Trading Room so you can fully prepare for your career in this sector.
The programme also offers industry links, including the opportunity to complete a 9 to 12-month placement within a financial institution in your third year. Previous placements have included Goldman Sachs and the Bank of England.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- English Language and Study Skills
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Introduction to Financial Management and Accounting
- Principles of Economics
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Statistical Methods for Business
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
Successful completion of the International Year One, subject to getting the required grades for your intended degree, gives you the opportunity to progress to the second year of an undergraduate degree at Queen's University Belfast.
To qualify, you will need to:
- You will need to pass all of your subject modules to the levels required to progress.
- You will need to achieve the required grades in your English for Academic Purposes class.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing and no less than 5.0 in all other subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above 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. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
Scholarships up to the value of £3,000 are available during your time studying at INTO Queen's. There are further progression scholarships available upon successful completion of your course and entry to your degree program at Queen's University Belfast.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 18 September 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £19,840 |
| 8 January 2024 | 30 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £19,840 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Note: class hours per week are never less than 20. Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
On the BSc (Hons) Finance course, you’ll build and develop your knowledge of all things money – from trading in currencies to the stock market and learning how to make lending decisions in banks.
A great starting point for your career in the financial industry, you’ll benefit from facilities including industry-standard Bloomberg terminals in the Trading Room so you can fully prepare for your career in this sector.
The programme also offers industry links, including the opportunity to complete a 9 to 12-month placement within a financial institution in your third year. Previous placements have included Goldman Sachs and the Bank of England.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Successful completion of the International Year One, subject to getting the required grades for your intended degree, gives you the opportunity to progress to the second year of an undergraduate degree at Queen's University Belfast.
To qualify, you will need to:
- You will need to pass all of your subject modules to the levels required to progress.
- You will need to achieve the required grades in your English for Academic Purposes class.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
4 Terms: 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. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above 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. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
Scholarships up to the value of £3,000 are available during your time studying at INTO Queen's. There are further progression scholarships available upon successful completion of your course and entry to your degree program at Queen's University Belfast.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Note: class hours per week are never less than 20. Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
On the BSc (Hons) Finance course, you’ll build and develop your knowledge of all things money – from trading in currencies to the stock market and learning how to make lending decisions in banks.
A great starting point for your career in the financial industry, you’ll benefit from facilities including industry-standard Bloomberg terminals in the Trading Room so you can fully prepare for your career in this sector.
The programme also offers industry links, including the opportunity to complete a 9 to 12-month placement within a financial institution in your third year. Previous placements have included Goldman Sachs and the Bank of England.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- English Language and Study Skills
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Introduction to Financial Management and Accounting
- Principles of Economics
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Statistical Methods for Business
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
Successful completion of the International Year One, subject to getting the required grades for your intended degree, gives you the opportunity to progress to the second year of an undergraduate degree at Queen's University Belfast.
To qualify, you will need to:
- You will need to pass all of your subject modules to the levels required to progress.
- You will need to achieve the required grades in your English for Academic Purposes class.