BSc Business Economics with Industrial Experience with International Year One

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Combine your International Year One pathway and BSc Business Economics degree (including an industrial placement year) in a single 4-year study plan. One visa, no fuss.

You’ll complete your first year at our supportive International Study Centre, then continue straight to Year 2 at the University of Exeter:

UK top 10 for Business and Management
UK top 15 for Economics
UK top 15 for Graduate Prospects in Economics.

(The Complete University Guide 2026)

Why choose an industrial placement?

Apply the skills you gain in Years 1–2 in a professional environment, then return to complete Year 4 with extra confidence.
Develop real-world experience and network with industry colleagues, helping you get ahead in the global job market.
You may even secure a graduate job, as many employers recruit placement students on a permanent basis.

Want to graduate in 3 years? Choose BSc Business Economics with International Year One instead.

Key Information

Complete your full study plan (including a year-long professional placement) in 4 years, with a single CAS and one visa.
Save time and money, with no need to return home before you graduate.
Start with the International Year One at University of Exeter International Study Centre – equivalent to the first year of your degree.
Study the same modules as first year students, in smaller classes with focused support.
Attend lectures with University of Exeter students for some academic modules.
Guaranteed entry to Year 2 of your degree when you meet the university’s requirements.

Course Details

BSc Business Economics with Industrial Experience with International Year One

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Age Requirement

All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August.

Academic Requirements

Satisfactory completion of A-levels, or first year of overseas university degree with good grades or equivalent.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 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

14th September 2026 - 18th June 2027

Term 1: 14th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
Term 2: 11th January 2027 - 2nd April 2027
Term 3: 19th April 2027 - 18th June 2027

Academic Year 2026/27

4th January 2027 - 27th August 2027

Term 1: 4th January 2027 - 2nd April 2027
Term 2: 19th April 2027 - 11th June 2027
Term 3: 21st June 2027 - 27th August 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 24,250.00

Enrolment fee (compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (compulsory)

£ 270.00 - 365.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory – programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 25,370.00 - 25,465.00

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 Units

Accounting for Management and Economics

15 Credit Units

Discovering Management

15 Credit Units

English Academic Skills for Business

30 Credit Units

Fundamentals of Marketing

15 Credit Units

Introduction to Statistics

15 Credit Units

Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics)

15 Credit Units

Principles of Economics (Microeconomics)

15 Credit Units

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.

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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BSc Business Economics with Industrial Experience with International Year One

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Key Information

Course Details

BSc Business Economics with Industrial Experience with International Year One

University of Exeter 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 Units

Progression