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Diploma of Accounting Economics and Finance

Birmingham City University International College

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 0.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Birmingham City University International College campus

About the program

A two-semester International Year One in accounting, economics and finance that leads to the second year of a BCU bachelor's degree.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Understand curriculum content including two-semester International Year One forming the first year of a BCU bachelor's degree
  • Apply knowledge to relevant Accounting Economics and Finance problems
  • Communicate findings clearly

Career outcomes

  • Actuary
  • Business development manager
  • Data analyst
  • Licensed conveyancer
  • Management consultant

Curriculum

  • Two-semester International Year One forming the first year of a BCU bachelor's degree. The accounting route covers financial and management accounting
  • Governance
  • Ethics and law
  • And data intelligence
  • The economics route covers principles and applied economics. Includes Interactive Learning Skills and Communication taught by BCUIC.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed secondary or pre-university study to the country-specific standard on the BCUIC Academic Requirements page
  • at the higher grades needed for entry to year one of a BCU degree.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary or pre-university study to the country-specific standard on the Academic Requirements page (Stage 2 first-year-degree entry): higher grades for Built Environment, Computing, Engineering, Technology and Health Science (e.g. 72 UCAS points) than for Accounting/Economics, Business and Marketing (e.g. 48 UCAS points)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 (no element below 5.5)

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary-school transcripts
  • Graduation or completion certificate
  • Passport copy
  • Proof of language proficiency if required
  • Additional documents subject to the official program checklist

How to apply

  1. Choose the pathway and intended Birmingham City University degree. Check the college academic and English requirements. Apply through the international college admissions process. Upload transcripts and language evidence. Accept the offer and follow the deposit and visa-document instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per year£16,320 GBP
Application fee£100 GBP
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBCUIC, Curzon Building, City Centre Campus
Faculty or schoolBirmingham City Business School
DepartmentAccounting Economics and Finance academic unit, To be confirmed
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteScholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    2 Nov 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    2 Mar 2027

    108 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    3 Jul 2027

    231 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.5 years.