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International Year One (Business)

Leading To BSc Banking & Finance

The International Year One is a first year degree programme at Bangor University, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees, including BSc Banking & Finance.

  • Location
    Bangor
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    Bangor University
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 54th
    Satisfaction: 82.9%
    World: 500th
  • Start Dates
    Jan, Sep, Nov
    3 Terms
    Next start date: Sep 2025
  • Course Fees
    From £16,995
  • Visa Considerations
    Integrated Visa
    Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
  • Course Provider
    Bangor University International College
  • Why Choose This Course?
    • Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Bangor University. Guaranteed progression to the second year on successful completion.
    • Perfect for international students who have completed a university foundation course, but did not achieve the academic or English scores necessary for automatic progression.
    • Founded in 1884, Bangor University is a traditional UK university with a large international population and strong focus of careers and employability.
    • An integrated campus in the small town of Bangor.
    • Easy access to the spectacular scenery of North Wales, including the famous Snowdonia National Park, picturesque villages and the ancient castles of Conwy and Caernarfon.

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About This Course

The International Year One (Business) is a first year degree programme at Bangor 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 Bangor 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 Business, including BSc Banking & 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 Level (EE) or a University Foundation Course.
English IELTS 5.5 (5.5 in all skills) or equivalent English qualification.

Start Dates And Progression

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

Progression Options

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

  • BSc Accounting & Finance
  • BSc Banking & Finance
  • BSc Business Management

 
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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.

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