Accounting and Finance (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) (2 years Full Time or 3 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad) at Northumbria University

Top up your existing qualification to an honour’s degree, whilst benefiting from all that Northumbria University has to offer. Accounting and Finance (Top-Up) is designed to provide you with a well-rounded understanding of business while also allowing you to develop specialised knowledge in accounting and finance, alongside transferable professional and managerial skills. This course includes specialised modules focusing on strategic accounting and financial reporting, offering a strong foundation for finance, banking, government and general business leadership careers.

Faculty: Newcastle Business School  |  Duration: 2 years Full Time or 3 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement/sandwich year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Personal Finance and Wealth Planning, Decision Making in the Financial Environment, Assurance, Management Research and Analysis, Academic Skills and Employability, Strategic Frameworks and Cultural Contexts in International Management; Year 3 core modules: International Finance and Responsible Financial Management, Contemporary Corporate Reporting, Strategic Management Accounting, Responsible Strategy. Optional modules include Dissertation, Management Enquiry, Undergraduate Consultancy Project.

Career pathways

At the end of this course there are logical career paths into accounting and finance roles with leading accounting practices. Equally you can move into a range of careers in business and management, both in the UK and around the world.

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