First Year University (Economics & Finance)

The International Year One is a first year degree programme at Brunel University, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees.

• Location
  London
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Brunel University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 121st
  Satisfaction: 71.5%
  World: 400th
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: 27 Jan 2025
• Course Fees
  From £18,950
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Brunel University Pathway College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed entry to the second year of selected undergraduate degrees at Brunel University - a second chance for students who have completed a university foundation course, but did not achieve the grades necessary for automatic progression.
  • A single CAS for the duration of your studies. That means you can study the entire programme on a single visa, with the right to work in the UK from day one.
  • Perfect for students who want to study at Brunel University, but do not have the academic or English qualifications for direct entry.
  • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
  • Study in a campus-based university on the outskirts of London, offering a safe, friendly and positive environment.
  • Small class sizes and individual attention in a safe, supportive learning environment.

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About This Course

The First Year University (Economics & Finance) is a first year degree programme at Brunel University for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees and is specially designed for students who do not meet the standard academic or English admission requirements.

During the course, you will study a full first year curriculum, but with additional support to improve your academic and study skills. Students who do not meet the standard English requirements for Brunel University will also benefit from enhanced English language support.

On successful completion of this programme, you can progress directly to the second year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Economics & Finance. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may¹ benefit from a single study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress from the International Year One.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school plus at least one year of further study, for example a University Foundation Course. AS/A levels: 56 UCAS points, including at least one A Level subject. IB: 24 points.
English	IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. A wide range of English qualifications is accepted, including some high school English qualifications.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Jan 2025	Aug 2025	Sep 2025
Sep 2025	Jun 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Brunel University.

• BSc Economics
• BSc Economics and Business Finance
• BSc Finance and Accounting

 
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¹ An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.