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International Year One (Finance)

Leading To BSc Finance

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at City St George's University Of London for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Finance, including BSc Finance.

  • Location
    London
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    City St George's University Of London
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 61st
    Satisfaction: 73.3%
    World: 400th
  • Start Dates
    Sep
    3 Terms
    Next start date: Sep 2025
  • Course Fees
    From £24,500
  • Visa Considerations
    Integrated Visa
    Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
  • Course Provider
    City St George's University International Study Centre
  • Why Choose This Course?
    • Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at City University London. Guaranteed progression to the second year of a bachelor's degree at the Bayes Business School on successful completion of this course.
    • Earn a prestigious degree in Finance from the Triple Accredited Bayes Business School in London.
    • Career intensive programs focus on employability and include industry masterclasses, networking events, personal development and career skills. City graduates earn some of the highest starting salaries of any university in the UK!
    • The Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) is triple accredited (AACSB/AMBA/EQUIS), which places it amongst the top 1% in the world.
    • City University was London's first Law School (1852) and is located close to London's biggest law firms, courts and tribunals.
    • A choice of modern, high quality accommodation including secured accommodation blocks for under 18s only 10 minutes from the centre.

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About This Course

The International Year One (Finance) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at City St George's University Of London for international students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country1.

During this course, you will study a combination of academic modules, English language and study skills. You will study in small classes alongside other international students, with additional support to help you adjust to student life in the UK. On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the second year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Finance, including BSc Finance. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may2 benefit from an integrated 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 to a degree.

Scholarships

Scholarship of up to £7,000 available.

Important: Please read our guidance on funding your studies for important information about scholarships, including the application process and eligibility rules.

Admission Requirements

Academic Completion of high school plus 1+ year of further study. For students who have studied the UK curriculum, A Level (BBC) with IGCSE B/6 in Maths.
English * UKVI IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. A wide range of alternative English tests and qualifications accepted.

*Students who do not meet the English requirements can study an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options are available: Extended Study Plan (4 Terms) Starting Jul: UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date End Date Progression
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 City St George's University Of London.

  • BSc Banking & International Finance
  • BSc Finance
  • BSc Investment & Financial Risk Management

 
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1 UK universities require 13 years of high school for admission to an undergraduate degree. Students who have studied an 11 or 12 year curriculum (including IGCSE / AS Level) can qualify by studying an international foundation year first.
2 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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