International Year One in Business

Lancaster University International Study Centre

The INTO International Year One in Business will prepare you for entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a range of degree subjects, including business, management and marketing at Lancaster University.

You’ll complete your first year at our supportive International Study Centre, then continue directly to Year 2 at Lancaster University Management School.

One of the UK’s few quadruple-accredited business schools (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA and the Small Business Charter).
World top 100 for Business and Management Studies, and Marketing (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
Accredited degrees from major industry awarding bodies, helping you gain recognition in your field and work towards professional qualifications.
Specialist career coaches support you throughout your studies plus access to careers services after you graduate.

Key Information

Develop the academic, English language and study skills you'll need to succeed at university.
Start your studies at Lancaster University International Study Centre – a dedicated learning hub for international students with tailored 24/7 support.
Study modules tailored to your intended degree subject and English level.
Build key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.
Complete your degree in the same amount of time as domestic students, saving you time and money.
Guaranteed route to Year 2 when you successfully complete your pathway and meet the university’s requirements.

Course Details

International Year One in Business

Lancaster University International Study Centre

Age Requirement

All students must be 17 at the start of their course.

Academic Requirements

Completion of A levels with DD (or equivalent) or International Baccalaureate with 24 points (to include HL Maths) is required.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent.

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

28th September 2026 - 4th June 2027

Term 1: 28th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
Term 2: 4th January 2027 - 12th March 2027
Term 3: 30th March 2027 - 4th June 2027

Academic Year 2026/27

4th January 2027 - 20th August 2027

Term 1: 4th January 2027 - 12th March 2027
Term 2: 30th March 2027 - 4th June 2027
Term 3: 14th June 2027 - 20th August 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 15,500.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 345.00 - 450.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 16,695.00 - 16,800.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.

Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.

Core modules

Credit Hours

Business Law and Governance	20 Credit Hours
Global Business, Sustainability and Society	20 Credit Hours
Marketing and Consumer Behaviour	20 Credit Hours
Mathematics and Statistics for Business	20 Credit Hours
Principles of Management and Organisations	20 Credit Hours
Professional and Academic Skills for Business	20 Credit Hours

Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course - including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

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International Year One in Business

Lancaster University International Study Centre

Key Information

Course Details

International Year One in Business

Lancaster University International Study Centre

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

Academic Year 2026/27

Academic Year 2026/27

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Modules

Core modules

Credit Hours

Progression