International Year One (Business, Accounting & Finance)

Leading To BSc Business & Finance at Liverpool John Moores University

This International Year One is equivalent to the first year of a UK Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting & Finance, but with flexible admission requirements for international students. It offers progression to the second year of selected undergraduate degrees at an NCUK university, including BSc Business & Finance at Liverpool John Moores University.

• Location
  Manchester
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Liverpool John Moores University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 57th
  Satisfaction: 79.3%
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  3 Terms
  Next start date: 8 Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £18,900
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  INTO Manchester

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at a UK university. Progress directly to the second year of a business degree at an NCUK Member University.
  • Perfect for international students who have completed a university foundation course, but did not achieve the academic or English scores necessary for automatic progression.
  • Receive expert advice and guidance on your choice of university from your Student Placement Officer at INTO Manchester. Provided you follow their advice, you are guaranteed at least one conditional offer from an NCUK member university.
  • Keep your options open for as long as possible. NCUK Pathway Courses offer progression to hundreds of degrees at more than 30 universities in the UK, including many in the top 30.
  • The INTO centre is located in the centre of Manchester, with 40+ modern classrooms and safe & secure student accommodation within a 5-10 minute walk.
  • With three major universities, Manchester is one of the most dynamic and multicultural student cities in the UK.

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About This Course

This International Year One is equivalent to the first year of a UK Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting & Finance. The course is is taught at INTO Manchester and is specially designed for students who do not meet the standard requirements for admission to a UK university.

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 degree admission will also benefit from enhanced English language support.

While studying this programme, you are eligible to apply for admission to the second year of selected undergraduate degrees at an NCUK university, including BSc Business & Finance at Liverpool John Moores University. Counselling will be provided by the team at INTO Manchester to help you prepare a strong application and maximise your chances of receiving an offer.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school plus one year of further study, equivalent to UK A Levels (DD+) or successful completion of a recognised university foundation course. Students who have completed the first year at an overseas university will also be considered.
English *	UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Minimum Age	You must be at least 18 years old on 31 December of the calendar year in which you start the course.

Start Dates And Progression

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

Progression Options

Students studying this course are eligible to apply for admission to the following undergraduate programmes at an NCUK university.

Aston University

• BSc Accounting & Finance
• BSc Business & Management
• BSc Human Resources & Business Management
• BSc International Business & Management
• BSc Marketing

Leeds Beckett University

• BA Business & Management
• BA Business Management & Finance
• BA Events Management

Liverpool John Moores University

• BA Business and Public Relations
• BA Events Management
• BA International Tourism Management
• BA Sport Business
• BSc Accounting and Finance
• BSc Business & Digital Marketing
• BSc Business & Finance
• BSc Business & International Business Management
• BSc Business Management

Manchester Metropolitan University

• BA Business Management
• BA Events Management
• BA International Business Management
• BSc Accounting & Finance
• BSc International Hospitality Business Management

Sheffield Hallam University

• BA Accounting & Finance
• BA Business & Financial Management
• BA Business & Human Resource Management
• BA Business & Marketing
• BA Business Management
• BA Business Studies
• BA Finance & Investment
• BA International Business
• BSc International Hospitality Business Management

The University Of Bradford

• BSc Accounting & Finance
• BSc Business & Management
• BSc Economics
• BSc Finance & Economics
• BSc Human Resource Management
• BSc International Business & Management
• BSc Marketing

The University Of Bristol

• BSc Accounting & Finance
• BSc Accounting & Management
• BSc International Business Management
• BSc Management
• BSc Marketing

The University Of Huddersfield

• BA Business Management
• BA Business Management with Finance
• BA Events Management
• BA Hospitality Business Management
• BA International Business
• BA Travel & Tourism Management
• BSc Business
• BSc Supply Chain Management
• BSc Transport & Logistics Management

The University Of Kent

• BA Accounting & Finance
• BA Business & Management
• BSc International Business
• BSc Management
• BSc Marketing

The University Of Leeds

• BA Business Management
• BA Business Management & Marketing
• BA Business Management & The Human Resource
• BA Human Resource Management
• BSc Accounting & Finance
• BSc International Business
• BSc International Business & Finance

The University Of Salford

• BSc Accounting & Finance
• BSc Business & Economics
• BSc Business & Financial Management
• BSc Business & Management
• BSc Business Management & Sport
• BSc Digital Business
• BSc Human Resource Management
• BSc International Business
• BSc International Events Management
• BSc Marketing

The University Of Sheffield

• BA Accounting & Financial Management
• BA Business Management

 
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