International Year One in Management and Finance
Prepare for direct entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a range Business, Economics and Finance related subjects at Queen's University Belfast.
Course features
- Develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
- Study academic modules that reflect the first year of your chosen degree.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the UK thanks to modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university.
- 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: |
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.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 6 January 2020 | 21 August 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£16,750 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| 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.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| 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: |
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.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 14 September 2020 | 4 June 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2021 | 13 August 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| 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: |
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. |
| 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.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 14 September 2020 | 13 August 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| 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
- Principles of Economics
- Introduction to Financial Management and Accounting
- Statistical Methods for Business
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (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.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 6 January 2020 | 21 August 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£16,750 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| 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.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| 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: |
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.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 14 September 2020 | 4 June 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2021 | 13 August 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| 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: |
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. |
| 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.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 14 September 2020 | 13 August 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| 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
- Principles of Economics
- Introduction to Financial Management and Accounting
- Statistical Methods for Business
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (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.