International Year One in Business Management and Economics
University of East Anglia International Study Centre
Prepare to enter the second year of your undergraduate degree at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Example degree subject areas: Accounting | Business analytics | Business management | Digital marketing | Economics | Finance | Human resource management | Marketing
You’ll complete your International Year One pathway programme – equivalent to the first year of your degree – at our supportive International Study Centre. Once you’ve met the university’s requirements, you can continue your Bachelor’s degree at UEA.
Why study business, management or economics at UEA?
- UK top 30 for Economics (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
- UK top 40 for Business and Management Studies (The Complete University Guide 2027).
- Home to Norwich Business School – a high-tech business hub, just two hours by train from the City of London.
- Boost your employability through guest lectures, projects with real businesses and networking events such as Employability Week.
- Gain industry experience with a 9–12-month placement or the option to study abroad in Year 3.
- Graduate career ready with accreditations and exemptions from leading professional bodies, including ACCA, CFA, CIM, CIMA and ICAEW.
- Collaborate with students from related subject areas in a multi-disciplinary learning environment.
Key Information
- Guaranteed progression to UEA when you complete your pathway and meet all requirements.
- Receive personalised support at our dedicated study centre, from adapting to UK life to achieving your academic goals.
- Practice English every day and improve your language, study and research skills to the level needed for your degree.
- Experience university-style teaching before your degree, then join UEA with confidence.
An International Year One pathway programme will help you:
- graduate in as little as 3 years, saving time and money
- ease into your UK university experience – it's equivalent to the first year of your degree, but in a supportive international environment
- develop your confidence in smaller classes, with opportunities to join university students for selected modules
- build the academic knowledge, English language and study skills you need for undergraduate success
- secure your place on a wide range of Bachelor’s degrees at UEA, continuing straight to your second year
- prepare for university at your own pace, with flexible start dates and a choice of programme lengths to suit your English level.
Course Details
International Year One in Business Management and Economics
University of East Anglia International Study Centre
Age Requirement
16
Academic Requirements
Minimum of 48 UCAS points.English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.0 (with 5.0 in writing and a minimum of 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent.iCAS
If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS – integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – programme. Combining your pathway and degree in a single study plan, you’ll only need one visa for the duration of your studies and can apply with alternative English language qualifications to IELTS.
Apply for one of our iCAS programs
Academic Year 2026/27
14th September 2026 - 25th June 2027
- Term 1: 14th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
- Term 2: 4th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
- Term 3: 5th April 2027 - 25th June 2027
Academic Year 2026/27
4th January 2027 - 20th August 2027
- Term 1: 4th January 2027 - 26th March 2027
- Term 2: 5th April 2027 - 25th June 2027
- Term 3: 5th July 2027 - 20th August 2027
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 21,500.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 275.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 280.00 - 370.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 575.00
Approximate cost
£ 22,630.00 - 22,720.00
Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon
Core modules
Credit Units
| Financial Accounting and Reporting | 20 Credit Units |
| Global Business, Sustainability and Society | 20 Credit Units |
| Macroeconomics and Global Financial Systems | 20 Credit Units |
| Mathematics and Statistics for Business | 20 Credit Units |
| Microeconomics | 20 Credit Units |
| Professional and Academic Skills for Business | 20 Credit Units |
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