International Year One in Finance

Newcastle University International Study Centre

Prepare for entry to Year 2 of BSc (Hons) Finance at Newcastle University.

Key Information

Programme overview

Expand your knowledge and skills in modern finance practices.
Improve your English language study skills within the context of Finance.
Develop an in-depth understanding of the main principles of Management and Financial Accounting, microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, quantitative methods, statistical concepts and data analysis.
Learn skills in researching, planning and writing a strategic marketing plan for a new product idea.
This programme offers an integrated CAS meaning you can study the whole degree programme, including International Year One, on a single student visa.

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 250 and UK top 20 for Accounting and Finance (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
Accredited by organisations that offer exemptions from professional body exams, including ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW.

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 Finance

Newcastle University International Study Centre

Age Requirement

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 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) 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 2025/26

25th June 2026 - 18th June 2027

Term 1: 25th June 2026 - 4th September 2026
Term 2: 21st September 2026 - 11th December 2026
Term 3: 4th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
Term 4: 5th April 2027 - 18th June 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 29,200.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 295.00 - 360.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 30,345.00 - 30,410.00

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

Academic English (Term 1)

English for Academic Purposes

20 Credit Units

Management and Organisation

20 Credit Units

Introduction to Economics

20 Credit Units

Quantitative Methods

20 Credit Units

Introduction to Financial Accounting

20 Credit Units

Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance

20 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.

= Placement option available

= 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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International Year One in Finance

Newcastle University International Study Centre

Key Information

Why study at Newcastle University?

Course Details

International Year One in Finance

Newcastle University International Study Centre

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

iCAS

Important Dates

Academic Year 2025/26

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Modules

Core modules

Credit Units

Progression

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