Overview

In today’s dynamic digital marketplace, graduates need more than theoretical learning alone to compete in the job market. Designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), the accounting and finance top-up course puts you ahead of the competition by offering early immersion into the markets, developing your practical and professional skills learning in our newly-built Financial Trading Suite powered by Infront Professional Terminal.

By studying the Finance and Accounting (Hons) (Top-up) degree from University College Birmingham , you will not only gain a detailed understanding of financial systems but also insight into other business areas including enterprise, marketing, strategy and leadership. Thanks to our close connections with industry partners, you will also be exposed to the latest technology and become familiar with the digital tools used in professional practice.

Work experience

Work experience is vital for learning how to apply your training in the real world and for building your confidence and skills before you finish your course – and it may even lead to a job when you graduate. Our Hired team can help you find suitable work experience.
We encourage students on the BSc Finance and Accounting top-up course to gain work experience throughout your studies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Reporting

Leadership and Enterprise Strategy

Performance Management

Research Project

Corporate Risk Management

Portfolio Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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They can consider applications from non-UK/EU applicants up to August.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance Accounting View 433 other Bachelors in Accounting 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

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic: A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of accounting, banking and finance, business finance, economics or finance, with 240 credits.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19750 GBP / year

≈ 19750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Birmingham

Funding

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