International Year One in Management and Finance
Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre
Prepare for entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a range of business, economics and finance-related subjects at Queen's University Belfast.
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 programmes.
Key Information
- Progress to Year 2 of a professionally accredited undergraduate degree at AMBA and EQUIS-accredited Queen's University Belfast.
- Ranked 13th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
- During your pathway, develop key academic and professional skills, such as business report writing, presentation techniques and data analysis.
- Prepare for your degree by learning to analyze business case studies and discussing current economic affairs.
- The university's FinTrU Financial Trading Room contains 26 Bloomberg terminals.
- Learn from pathway teachers qualified to MA and PhD level.
- Prepare for your degree in our on-campus International Study Centre, with expert support from day one.
Course Details
International Year One in Management and Finance
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
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.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.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 Summer Start (June)
Course start date : 16 June 2025 - Course end date: 19 June 2026
- Term 1 summer: 16 June 2025 - 22 August 2025
- Term 2 fall: 15 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
- Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 - 13 February 2026
- Term 4 spring: 16 February 2026 - 19 June 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 21,495.00
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
£ 24,282.00 - 33,278.00
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
Specialist modules
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= 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.
Business Economics-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: 50%
English level %: B with a minimum of D in each component
Business Management with Placement-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: 50%
English level %: B with a minimum of D in each component
Economics-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: 50%
English level %: Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
Economics with Finance-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: 50%
English level %: Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
Finance with a Year in Industry-BSc (Hons)
Final level %: 50%
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