Overview

International Finance (Top-Up) (Hons) programme offered at University of Northampton focuses on contemporary issues in international banking and trading goods globally, and the efficiency of international trade and finance arrangements.

There is a strong focus on English language skills throughout the programme, with scaffolded support for language development and opportunities to apply theoretical learning in practical activities.

Key Facts

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. In order to meet the requirements of the QAA Finance Benchmark Statement and Level 6 of UK FHEQ, all the modules are incorporated theoretical considerations and practical applications of a wide range of finance concepts and topics, relating theory to practice, in an international context.

Students who join the programme will learn and develop knowledge and skills related to the operations of the financial systems, the constituents and structures of the financial markets and the interaction between those constituents and their behaviours. Thus, not only do the students study the technical knowledge and skills related to financial assets, financial instruments and risk management, but they also develop strong critical awareness for social, ethical, sustainability and regulatory issues encompassed in the financial activities and systems.

Career Opportunities

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:

Manufacturing & Commodity trading (Physical):

Financial management

Import/export management

Trade credit control

Business development

Treasury

International Trade Consulting:

Strategy consulting

International trade development

Commercial Banking:

Corporate banking

Trade financing (Letter of credit, Guarantee, Documentations, etc.)

Credit control /credit analysis

Risk management

Treasury

Investment Banking:

Currency trading

Commodity trading

Derivatives

Structured trade finance

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Banking and Finance Project
International Trade Finance
Global Banking
Import and Export Management

Academic Conventions
Commerce and International Business

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance International Business View 384 other Bachelors in International Business in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Edexcel / SQA, HND, a relevant Foundation Degree, Advanced Diploma, Chinese Dazhuan Diploma.
This course can only consider International Students whose first language is not English. Students are expected to join a pre-sessional English class before the programme starts.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Northampton

United Kingdom

796 - 1510 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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