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Apply for Business Management (International Year One leading to Business Management with a Professional Placement Year BSc - Hons) - UGP

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Program facts

  • Program type
    Undergraduate pathway
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Annual tuition fee
    19,500 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    November, January, September

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Program overview

What Cardiff University says about their program:
"The International Year One in Business Management builds your subject knowledge, English skills and confidence so that you have the best possible start to your degree.


Once you complete the programme and achieve the required grades, you will enter the second year of a degree at Cardiff University.


Cardiff University offers flexible, practical, and future-focused degree programmes tailored for the evolving landscape of business, management, and leadership roles.


These comprehensive courses come embedded with real-world experience, giving you the versatility to specialise in areas like marketing, HR, international management, logistics, and operations.


All undergraduate programmes provide the option of a professional placement year, ensuring students gain hands-on exposure and a competitive edge in their careers.


Cardiff’s commitment to equipping students with relevant skills is amplified through their strategic partnerships with major companies, including the BBC, Amazon, and Tesco. This dedication to academic and professional excellence is backed by their ranking: Cardiff is ranked 12th for Business, Management and Marketing in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.


You will study a selection of modules, designed to give you a broad knowledge of business management.


As part of the International Year One, you will also study dedicated English language content that is focused on improving your speaking, writing and academic language skills."

Admissions requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

International Foundation Year

  • Good high school graduation grades, or equivalent (Music has additional requirements for entry)
  • Age on entry

    17+

Accelerated International Foundation Year

  • Good high school graduation grades, or equivalent
  • Age on entry

    17 (but must be 18 years of age at start of degree)

International Year One

  • Good high-school graduation grades (or equivalent) plus one year of further study
  • Age on entry

    17+ years

English requirements

International Foundation Year

  • Academic IELTS for UKVI: 5.0 overall (min. 5.0 in writing), or equivalent
  • For Journalism and Communications; Journalism, Communications and Politics; Media and Communications or Media, Journalism and Culture the requirement is Academic IELTS for UKVI or equivalent level 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and no other skill lower than 5.5).
  • For Medicine, Dental Surgery, Medical Pharmacology, Optometry and Pharmacy, the requirement is Academic IELTS for UKVI or equivalent level 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and no other skill lower than 5.5).

Accelerated International Foundation Year

  • Academic IELTS for UKVI: 5.0 overall (min. 5.0 in writing), or equivalent

International Year One

  • Academic IELTS for UKVI: 5.5 overall, (5.5 in writing and no skill less than 5.0), or equivalent

Pre-Master’s

  • 2 semester program: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all skills), or equivalent
  • 2.5 semester program: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in all skills), or equivalent
  • 3 semester program: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in all skills), or equivalent

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency

Fees and funding

Fee information

International Foundation Year

  • Arts, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences: £18,500 per year
  • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance: £20,000 per year
  • Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture: £20,500 per year
  • Health, Medical and Life Sciences: £20,500 per year

Accelerated International Foundation Year

  • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance: £17,500 per year
  • Engineering, Physical Science and Computer Science: £18,000 per year

International Year One

  • Accounting and Finance: £19,500 per year
  • Engineering: £20,000 per year
  • Law: £20,000 per year

Pre-Master's

  • Business, Social Sciences and Humanities (2 semesters): £17,000 per year
  • Business, Social Sciences and Humanities (2.5 semesters): £22,250 per year
  • Business, Social Sciences and Humanities (3 semesters): £25,000 per year
  • Science and Computing (2 semesters): £17,000 per year
  • Science and Computing (2.5 semesters): £22,250 per year
  • Science and Computing (3 semesters): £25,000 per year

Visa requirements for Cardiff University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements