International Year One in Accounting and Finance

The International Year One in Accounting and Finance program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in accounting and finance principles. The course covers key topics such as financial statements, budgeting, and financial analysis. Students will also gain an understanding of the regulatory framework that governs accounting practices. This program is ideal for students who wish to pursue a career in accounting or finance, but do not have the necessary qualifications to enter directly into a three-year degree program. Upon successful completion of the program, students can progress to the second year of a related undergraduate degree at Cardiff University.

Additional Information

The International Year One in Accounting and Finance program is taught by experienced academics and professionals in accounting and finance. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated financial trading room. The program also offers opportunities for work experience and networking events with industry professionals.

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Cardiff University is a top-tier institution with a strong reputation in accounting and finance. Students who complete the International Year One program can benefit from the university's excellent resources, including research facilities, academic support, and career services. The program also offers a unique opportunity to study in a multicultural environment, with students from around the world.

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.

Joining us on campus

You can start your studies with a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements. 

The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.

• IELTS Academic for UKVI

• Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI

• Pearson PTE Academic UKVI

• LanguageCert International ESOL SELT

• PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)

Starting your studies virtually from home and coming to campus at a later date.

You can start your studies virtually with a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) as above or you can provide proof of your English language proficiency with an alternative test. This is possible because you do not need a Student Visa to start virtually from your home country.

You will need to obtain a SELT with the required minimum score to make a Student Visa application in order to come to campus.

The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme

Alternative tests accepted include:

• IELTS Academic (non-UKVI) / IELTS Academic Online

• IELTS Indicator

• Pearson PTE Academic / Pearson PTE Academic Online

• LanguageCert International ESOL

• TOEFL iBT/iBT Home Edition

• Cambridge ESOL

• Duolingo

• Cambridge Linguaskill

• Oxford Test of English

• Academic English Skills

• Password Skills Solo

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.