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International Year One in Accounting and Finance

University of Exeter International Study Centre
Prepare for entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business and economics at the University of Exeter.

Key Information

  • Pathway students will apply theory to analyse UK companies and current business practices, and present their findings.
  • Participate in group work and learn how to use statistics to make sensible business decisions.
  • Improve English language communication skills thanks to a collaboration with university students.
  • Progress to a UK top 15 accounting and finance related-degree (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
  • Degree students benefit from strong professional association links, including the Chartered Management Institute and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
  • Opportunity to gain industry experience while studying. Previous placement destinations have included Adidas, Apple, Bank of England, Deloitte, Disney, Ernst and Young and GlaxoSmithKline.

Course Details

International Year One in Accounting and Finance

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Age Requirement

16

All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August.
Academic Requirements
Satisfactory completion of A-levels, or first year of overseas university degree with good grades or equivalent.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent
Class size

20

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

Academic Year 2025/26

15 September 2025 - 19 June 2026

  • Term 1: 15 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Term 2: 12 January 2026 - 3 April 2026
  • Term 3: 20 April 2026 - 19 June 2026
Academic Year 2025/26

5 January 2026 - 28 August 2026

  • Term 1: 5 January 2026 - 3 April 2026
  • Term 2: 20 April 2026 - 12 June 2026
  • Term 3: 22 June 2026 - 28 August 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 23,600.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 250.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 260.00 - 355.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 500.00

Approximate cost

£ 24,610.00 - 24,705.00

Prices shown here reflect the cost of tuition fees for this course for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees for this course may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 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.

Please note these prices don't include accommodation. Visit your centre’s accommodation page to know more about your housing options.

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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.

Business Economics-BSc (Hons)

Final level: 55%

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English level: 65%
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Accounting and Business-BSc (Hons)

Final level: 55%

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English level: 65%
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Accounting and Finance-BSc (Hons)

Final level: 55%

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A

English level: 65%
Additional Requirements
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