International Year One - Accounting and Finance
Study level: International Pathways ProgrammeInternational Year One
This study route is designed to introduce international students to higher education while experiencing life abroad in the UK. It aims to prepare you with a deeper understanding of academic culture that will allow you to flourish in your chosen degree studies.
Year of entry
2024-25
Location
CU Coventry (Coventry)
CU London (Greenwich, London)
Study mode
Full-time
Duration
1 year full-time
Course code
CUCIY101 - CU Coventry
CULGIY101 - CU London Greenwich
Start date
September 2024
January 2025
The information on this page is for 2023-24 entry and should be used as guidance for 2024-25 entry. Please keep checking back on this course page to see our latest updates.
Course overview
It will offer you the chance to:
- Develop accounting skills through teaching methods focused on hands-on, interactive learning through case studies and more.
- Develop the appropriate level of academic language, study skills, and content knowledge to meet the entry requirements of your progression degree programme.
- Acquire a strong, critical approach to real-world problems specific to language and education skill levels, as well as be allowed ample opportunities to reflect upon your learning.
- Enhance your academic English and learning with English modules taught first to set you up for success as you go on to your accounting and finance modules later on.
- Build on the fundamentals of accounting and accounting concepts, such as ethics, cost and revenues. You will be introduced to professional software3 used in the real world and learn more about specialist topics.
Global experience
Study in the UK and gain international experienceTeaching excellence
Taught by lecturers who are experts in their fieldDegree ready
Get the skills needed to progress onto a UK degreeProgression degrees
The Accounting and Finance International Year One (IY1) can help support you for a selection of degree specialism in this field. It also aims to build on previous experiences and expand the success of learning to use the English language while heading into your chosen degree. It will help you take a critical approach to your studies, reflect on your learning, organise your studies, and be a strong, independent learner.
On successful completion, you will be eligible to progress onto the second year of the following Coventry University or Coventry University London degrees (subject to meeting the specified entry criteria):
The tutors are the best thing about my experience so far studying in the UK. Better than the city life or anything else, the teaching is the best part. They want you to learn, they are not just doing their job. If you miss the class, there are actually extra sessions to go to after. The teaching is amazing.
Turki Emad Aldhaen, International Pathways Programme student, 2022
What you'll study
By choosing to study the Accounting and Finance IY1, you will develop academic language skills through an intense language module, as well as be exposed to four subject-specialist modules. These modules will provide a strong framework for your continued studies toward your chosen higher education degree.
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
How you'll learn
This International Year One will be delivered by CU, part of the Coventry University Group, for and on behalf of Coventry University. You will be taught using various approaches, which may include lessons and individual and group tutorials. You will also have self-study materials to follow outside of the classroom.
- Each one of the modules requires the equivalent of between 225 and 300 study hours. They run over a six-week period and are taught consecutively, with a combination of assessments in each six-week block.
- You will receive approximately 18 hours of teaching contact hours per week. This will be a combination of lectures (which may take place in person on-campus or live online). There will also be regular small group or individual tutorials. The remaining study hours required for the module will be self-guided.
Assessment
You will be assessed on academic language and skills for the International Year One study route through a combination of continuous, formative and final assessments.
The learning outcomes of the modules will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve those outcomes.
For the subject-specialist modules, methods include practice assessments, oral presentations, and assessments.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
2024/25 tuition fees. Fees and course duration are dependent on your IELTS entry level.
Student | Full-time | Part-time |
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International | 2024/25 fees TBC 2023/24 fees £14,500 |
Not available |
For advice and guidance on tuition fees2 and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.
We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.
Facilities
Careers and opportunities
If you successfully pass the Accounting and Finance IY1, you will be guaranteed a place on a relevant degree course at Coventry University or Coventry University London (listed in the Overview section), subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
Degree ready
On successful completion of your modules, including the subject-specific modules, you will have had the opportunity to:
- Understand approaches to learning in UK universities and expectations in your chosen subject area.
- Write an extended piece of academic writing that requires elements of research and follows standard academic conventions.
- Express facts, information and ideas with effective grammatical accuracy and accuracy, using an appropriate range of academic and subject specific vocabulary.
- Communicate effectively in everyday situations within the university environment and more generally in English-speaking contexts.
- Deliver a well-structured presentation on an academic topic.
- Participate in seminar discussions on academic topics.
- Access academic texts in order to select relevant information.
- Differentiate between different academic genres of writing.
- Comprehend extended academic listening texts and record relevant information.
- Access online materials and demonstrate increased digital literacy.
- Organise academic study and manage your time.
- Reflect on learning.
- Understand, engage with and critically evaluate knowledge relating to global issues.
- Apply your knowledge and language skills to a realistic learning opportunity and assessment, at an appropriate academic level.
We are here to provide high-quality education for students as well as to teach you life skills for completing your future career goals. The university's dedicated employability support, the Talent Team, can provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your future studies and career.
How to apply
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International students
Students should apply directly to the university via our application portal.
Apply nowFor further support for international applicants applying for an undergraduate degree view our International hub.
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Disclaimers
Coventry University together with Coventry University London, Coventry University Wrocław, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the University) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.
1Study location
The International Year One study route will be delivered by CU, part of the Coventry University Group, for and on behalf of Coventry University.
- If you choose to study in Coventry for your International Year One, then your learning will be based at CU Coventry. Subject to meeting requirements you will then transition to the relevant Coventry University subject building for your progression degree.
- If you choose to study in London for your International Year One, then your learning will be based at CU London (North Greenwich). Subject to meeting requirements you will then transition to Coventry University London in the City of London for your progression degree.
2Tuition fees
The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. We may increase fees each year but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.
3Facilities
Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the University is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.
Student Contract
By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the University. A copy of the current 2023/2024 contract is available on the website for information purposes however the 2024/25 Contract is currently being updated so please revisit this page before submitting your application. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the University will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the University.