Extended International Year One in Accounting (Academic)
Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre
Prepare for entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in accounting or economics and accounting at Queen’s University Belfast.
This 12-month programme includes an extra term, helping you build the academic skills and subject knowledge for study success. With a single visa for the full programme, you’ll save time and money – giving you a seamless pathway to Year 2 of your degree.
If you have a lower English language level, you may qualify for our 4-term International Year One in Accounting. This includes a term of Academic English to improve your English level fast – with progress of 0.5 to 1.0 IELTS point per term.
Key Information
- Prepare for a degree at Queen's Business School, ranked 5th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Complete University Guide 2025).
- The first term is academically focused, preparing you for the remainder of the International Year One.
- Make a head start towards achieving professional accreditation: MAcc Advanced Accounting with Placement and BSc (Hons) Economics and Accounting offer exemptions from examinations with ACCA and CIMA.
- During your pathway, learn how to use specialist accounting software and gain experience analysing statistics and writing detailed financial reports.
- Complete your first year at our on-campus International Study Centre, with expert support from day one.
Course Details
Extended International Year One in Accounting (Academic)
Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre
Age Requirement
16
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
Students must normally have successfully completed 12 years of school education. .Students with only 11 years of education will normally be Referred to Centre, the exceptions being Vietnam, China, and Hong Kong. Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate with a minimum 22 points may be accepted. Students who have studied UK GCSE, IGCSE or O-level will need to be approved via the Refer to Centre route before they can be accepted, the exception being students who achieve a minimum of 5 subjects at BBCCCincluding Maths.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.Class size
20
iCAS
If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS – integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – program. 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
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025 Fall Start (September)
Course start date : 15 September 2025 - Course end date: 28 August 2026
- Term 1 fall: 15 September 2025 - 5 December 2025
- Term 2 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
- Term 3 spring: 13 April 2026 - 29 May 2026
- Term 4 summer: 8 June 2026 - 28 August 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 29,995.00
Accommodation
£ 1,932.00 - 10,168.00
Enrolment fee
£ 250.00
Textbooks
£ 105.00 - 865.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 500.00
Approximate cost
£ 32,782.00 - 41,778.00
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.
The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 2025 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Core modules
Credit Units
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableAfter 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.