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International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (2-Semester), Leading to Bachelor of Science (Econ) in Banking and Finance Study Group - Cardiff University International Study Centre Study Group - Cardiff University International Study Centre, UK

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GBP 22250

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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42 months

Duration

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5

IELTS

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance
The International Foundation Year prepares you for university with English language and study skills practice, as well as subject-specific teaching. When you complete the programme, you will progress to the first year of your undergraduate degree. This pathway allows you to progress to degrees in subjects including accounting, business management, financial mathematics and many more. You choose a route depending on which undergraduate degree you plan to study. There are three routes: Accounting and Finance, Business, and Economics. Which route you choose impacts the modules you will study.

Leading to: Banking and Finance BSc (Econ)
Professionals with the tools and techniques to anticipate financial market behaviour are central to the success of contemporary banking and finance sector organisations. So you’ll be in high demand for roles in the public, private and third sectors with competitive salaries and excellent prospects for career progression.

Our BSc Econ Banking and Finance is designed to equip you with practical skills and professional confidence for a successful career in investment, banking and finance or in preparation for postgraduate study and research.

You’ll work with our team of international researchers and finance professionals to apply micro and macroeconomic theory in financial contexts. They’ll introduce you to ethical issues and dilemmas in business while encouraging you to consider the social, economic and environmental implications of your professional behaviour.

Opportunities to evaluate the implications of financial crises on the global economy and appreciate how policy, regulation and technology influence the stock market or train in our state-of-the-art trading room means your learning environment is wide-ranging and varied helping you to prepare for a career where you can make a difference.

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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025, Nov 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    5 IELTS Score
    51 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    22250

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     Free

    Application Fee
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    12000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Program Option
    CAS Programme Tuition Fees Scholarship
    UG SG CAS International Foundation Year IFY £21,900 £5,500
             
        International Year One IY1 £20,900 £5,500

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