International Finance (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This top-up course focuses on contemporary issues in international banking and trading goods globally, and the efficiency of international trade and finance arrangements, preparing students for careers in finance and banking roles with multinational companies. The BSc International Finance Top Up equips international students with the knowledge, language and practical skills required to operate effectively in economies where there is strong demand for international trade and finance.

What you will study

As a one-year top-up programme aimed at international students with a slightly lower IELTS score 5.5, the BSc International Finance programme has been designed with 40 credits in English language (Academic Conventions for Business EDU3062) and 80 credits in Finance. Modules include International Money and Finance, Corporate Financial Management, Global Banking, Finance Project, Applying Academic Conventions, Academic Conventions for Critical Analysis.

Career pathways

The BSc International Finance Top-Up programme has been designed to equip its graduates with transferrable knowledge and skills to enter the following industry sectors under various finance-related functions listed below:

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you will need to have one of the following qualifications: Edexcel / SQA HND a relevant Foundation Degree Advanced Diploma, or Chinese Dazhuan Diploma English language: IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time, new students Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full Time: 1 Year

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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