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.
Prepare for a career in accounting and finance
Studying at Cardiff Business School, you will have access to world-class teaching and fantastic facilities. You will have paid placement opportunities and gain industry insights from events with professional accounting firms. The state of the art trading room also means you can prepare for trading and risk management in a controlled environment.
Accounting and Finance degrees at Cardiff University are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Progress to your degree
After completing your International Year One and achieving the necessary grades, you can transition to your chosen undergraduate degree. Choose from the following degrees:
Expected November 2025
Cardiff University International Study Centre
2-4, Park Grove,
Cardiff,
CF10 3BN, WALES, Wales
January 2025
Cardiff University International Study Centre
2-4, Park Grove,
Cardiff,
CF10 3BN, WALES, Wales
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.