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International Year One in Business

Newcastle University International Study Centre

Prepare for entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a range of business-related subjects at Newcastle University.

Key Information

Programme overview

  • Expand your knowledge of modern business practices and essential management skills.
  • Improve your English language study skills within the context of Business and Marketing.
  • Develop an understanding of core subjects such as management theory, microeconomics and macroeconomics, statistics and data analytics.
  • Learn skills in researching, planning and writing a strategic marketing plan for a new product idea.
  • Improve your academic writing and critical reading skills.
  • Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be awarded our Certificate of Higher Education (FHEQ Level 4).

Why study at Newcastle University?

  • Newcastle Business School holds triple-crown accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, placing it among the elite 1% of business schools worldwide.
  • World top 200 for Business and Management Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
  • Take part in a range of activities to gain real-life business experiences, from research and consultancy projects to hackathons.
  • Facilities include 20+ Bloomberg Trading Terminals – a platform used by the world’s leading banks, corporations and government agencies.


Disclaimer: We make all reasonable efforts to provide the programmes, services and facilities described. However, changes may be necessary in times of significant disruption. More information about when we may make changes – and your rights if we do – is here.

Course Details

International Year One in Business

Newcastle University International Study Centre

Age Requirement

17

All students commencing courses on a published 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 programme.
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 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent.
iCAS

If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS – integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – programme. Combining your pathway and degree in a single study plan, you’ll only need one visa for the duration of your studies and can apply with alternative English language qualifications to IELTS.

Apply for one of our iCAS programs

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 complaints process.

Academic Year 2026/27

21st September 2026 - 25th June 2027

  • Term 1: 21st September 2026 - 18th December 2026
  • Term 2: 11th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
  • Term 3: 5th April 2027 - 25th June 2027
Academic Year 2026/27

4th January 2027 - 3rd September 2027

  • Term 1: 4th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
  • Term 2: 5th April 2027 - 4th June 2027
  • Term 3: 7th June 2027 - 3rd September 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 24,500.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 295.00 - 360.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 25,645.00 - 25,710.00

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 typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.
Core modules
Credit Units
English for Academic Purposes20 Credit Units
Marketing20 Credit Units
Management and Organisation20 Credit Units
Academic and Professional Development20 Credit Units
Introduction to Economics20 Credit Units
Quantitative Methods20 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.

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= Study abroad option available

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.

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