International Foundation Year in Accounting & Finance

Master the language of business and unlock global opportunities in finance and investment.

The NCUK International Foundation Year prepares you for studying at some of the world’s most prestigious universities. You will develop your subject knowledge, study skills and English language competency, allowing you to choose from thousands of degree courses across 60+ leading universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and more.

You will be eased into university study with classroom teaching that is interactive and supportive. In this programme, you will get used to university-style teaching whilst building your abilities to study effectively through 24 hours of class teaching per weeks and regular personal tutorial sessions.

Accreditation

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)

Graduate careers

Graduates have gone on to work for the Bank of England, JP Morgan, UBS, PwC, KPMG, EY, Deloitte, Microsoft, IBM and many other blue-chip organisations

Globally recognised qualification

Studying Accounting and Finance in the UK provides a qualification that is respected worldwide

Key facts for the International Foundation Year (IFY)

Modules

You will study the following modules:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Business
Sociology
Mathematics for Business

Start dates

September 2025
January 2026

Tuition fee

£17,600

Scholarships

Some students may be eligible for certain scholarships

Application deadline

End of June

Deposit deadline

End of July

CAS deadline

Early August

Additional fees

Enrolment fee

£150.00 (mandatory and non-refundable)

Textbooks (3 term)

£240.00

Airport pick ups

£100 (London Airport) / £135 (Other London Airport)

Social programme

£60.00

Entry requirements

Minimum English language Level

UKVI IELTS 5.0 with no component below 4.5

PTE Academic UKVI with 43, with no component below 43

LanguageCert ESOL UKVI at B1 pass, with no component below 40

Academic entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirements vary depending on where you studied. Please see the link for details for your country.

Minimum age requirement (September intake)

16 years of age. All students must turn 17 years of age by 31 December 2025.

Minimum age requirement (January intake)

All students must be 17 years of age.

Гарантия NCUK

All students who pass are guaranteed a conditional place on a relevant undergraduate degree at an appropriate NCUK university. To gain entry to any NCUK university, you should ideally pass all subject modules. You will also need to have a sufficient command of English. Please see the details on the NCUK guarantee here.

Some degree courses will require minimum grades in specific subjects. University admissions staff may also take into account previous academic attainment.

Assessment

You will be assessed during the programme in a two ways:

Regular coursework – this could include assignments, in class tests, and report writing.

Mid-course and end-of-course examinations – these will be formal examinations that we’ll help you prepare for.

Where could you go next? Discover top progression routes for Accounting & Finance:

Example progression routes

University

Course

Typical offer

Aston University

Accounting and Finance

BBB, EAP Grade B

Brunel University London

Finance and Accounting

AAB, EAP Grade B

Cardiff Univeristy

Accounting and Finance

AAB, EAP Grade B

De Montfort University

Accounting and Finance

BBC, EAP Grade C

Keele Manchester

Accounting and Finance

BBC, EAP Grade C

Kingston University

Accounting and Finance with Business experience

AAB, EAP Grade C

Lancaster University

Accounting and Finance

ABB, EAP Grade B

Liverpool Hope University

Accounting & Finance and Computer Science

BCC, EAP Grade C

Manchester Metropolitan

Accounting and Finance

BBB, EAP Grade B

Newcastle University

Accounting and Finance

AAB, EAP Grade B

University of Exeter

Accounting and Finance

AAB, EAP Grade B

This is just a small selection of the most popular options, but there are hundreds of progression opportunities into top courses at leading universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada, and more.

Use the NCUK Course Finder to discover the right programme for you.

Careers in Accounting & Finance

Studying Accounting & Finance in the UK offers students a globally respected education in the heart of one of the world’s leading financial hubs. Many UK institutions are also accredited by key professional bodies like ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW, setting graduates on the fast track to professional qualification.

A degree in Accounting & Finance opens the door to a wide range of high-demand, high-paying careers across industries and borders. Graduates often go on to become chartered accountants, financial analysts, investment bankers, auditors, or consultants working in multinational corporations, government departments, NGOs, or launching their own ventures. With London’s position as a global financial centre and strong post-study work opportunities in the UK, students are well-placed to gain valuable experience and build a thriving career in the financial world.

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International Foundation Year in Accounting & Finance

Accreditation

Graduate careers

Globally recognised qualification

Key facts for the International Foundation Year (IFY)

Additional fees

Entry requirements

Гарантия NCUK

Assessment

Example progression routes

Careers in Accounting & Finance

Prepare for university success

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