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Accounting and Finance (International Year One leading to Accounting and Finance with a Professional Placement Year BSc - Hons)

Learn more about studying Accounting and Finance (International Year One leading to Accounting and Finance with a Professional Placement Year BSc - Hons) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Undergraduate pathway
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,500GBP
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep, Nov
  • QS Ranking
    #179

Program overview

What Cardiff University says about their program:

The International Year One in Accounting and Finance builds your subject knowledge, English skills and confidence so that you can make a strong start to your degree. When you complete the programme and achieve the required grades, you will enter the second year of a degree at Cardiff University.

Studying at Cardiff Business School, you will have access to world-class teaching and fantastic facilities. You will have paid placement opportunities and gain industry insights from events with professional accounting firms. The state of the art trading room also means you can prepare for trading and risk management in a controlled environment.

Accounting and Finance degrees at Cardiff University are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

After completing your International Year One and achieving the necessary grades, you can transition to your chosen undergraduate degree.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Cardiff University considers students with GCE A-level examinations or International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum of 28-38 points depending on the course of study.
  • Students holding a High School Diploma and a suitable foundation programme are eligible for undergraduate courses.
  • Three A-level subjects or the International Baccalaureate (IB) are required for entry into undergraduate programmes.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Good bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.2/4.5 for postgraduate taught courses.
  • Good master's degree from a recognised institution for PhD study.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • English Language qualification
  • Achieved Level 2 qualifications (GCSEs or MYP) for IB applicants
  • International qualifications evaluated by UCAS and UK ENIC
  • Good bachelor's degree from a recognised institution for postgraduate taught courses
  • Good master's degree from a recognised institution for postgraduate research programmes
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Required grades

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How to apply

2 routes available:

Scholarships at Cardiff University

  • Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship

    Official page

    Cardiff's 2026 undergraduate international excellence scheme offers GBP 10,000 awards to undergraduate international students who can demonstrate academic potential.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Official page

    Tuition-fee discount award for international students across most undergraduate programmes, with awards of either GBP 3,500 or GBP 5,000.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Tuition fees are payable to Cardiff University for each year of your course, covering all reasonable costs required to complete your degree. Additional costs may arise from study trips or equipment purchases, so it's important to consider these when planning your finances.

Fee information

International Foundation Year

  • Arts, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences

    £21,250 per year

  • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance

    £22,250 per year

  • Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture

    £23,250 per year

  • Health, Medical and Life Sciences

    £23,900 per year

Accelerated International Foundation Year

  • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance

    £19,500 per year

  • Engineering, Physical Science and Computer Science

    £19,900 per year

International Year One

  • Accounting and Finance

    £21,500 per year

  • Business Management

    £21,900 per year

  • Engineering

    £22,250 per year

  • International Relations

    £21,900 per year

  • Law

    £22,750 per year

Pre-Master's

  • Business, Social Sciences and Humanities

    £20,250 per year

  • Science and Computing

    £22,250 per year

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What is the cost of living near Cardiff University?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£905
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£797
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£146
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£34
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13Range: £9 to £30· UK average
Monthly public transport pass£60
Monthly grocery basket£142
Books and study supplies (monthly)£20
Coffee shop drink£3
Cinema or cultural event ticket£8
Gym membership£33

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for Cardiff University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Cardiff University.