BSc (Hons) International Banking & Finance (Top-up) at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A one-year top-up degree for international students holding a diploma, converting it into an honours BSc in International Banking and Finance. It develops understanding of finance in an international context and the role of financial institutions in the world economy, using financial software.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Management | Duration: 1 year full time | Intake: 2027 start | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

120 credits of core 20-credit modules: Global Financial Institutions, Financial Management for Decision Making, International Finance, Portfolio Management, Investment Market Concepts, and Corporate Finance and Risk. The first semester is shared with the International Accounting and Finance top-up.

Career pathways

Careers in banking and finance and other public and private sectors, including credit analysis, financial and professional services, risk analysis and institutional investment; progression to taught postgraduate study or research is available.

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Entry requirements

Normally 240 relevant UK credits equivalent to a Diploma level (5) qualification, for example an SQA HND in Financial Services. Applicants with non-standard profiles are considered individually. This course is for international students only. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Admission is handled by International Admissions in consultation with the Programme Director.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time home undergraduate tuition fee; may increase by any level permitted by the Welsh Government. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time international undergraduate tuition fee. Source

Intake: 2027 start

Duration: 1 year full time

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