Overview

The UK remains one of the world’s leading hubs for the international financial and related professional services industry, with London at its core (TheCityUK, 2025).

This International Banking and Finance (Top-Up) (Hons) programme from Northumbria University will enable you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the global financial landscape and will equip you with the skills and knowledge to join the banking and finance industry.

Key facts

Learn about financial markets and contemporary issues in the international business environment

Boost your personal and career progression with employability and academic-focused modules

Year One designed specifically for international students

Entry at level 4 designed specifically for international students

Top up your existing qualification to a UK honours degree with direct entry onto Level 5 or 6

Newcastle Business School is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). According to AACSB, “Approximately 6% of the world’s schools offering business degree education have achieved AACSB accreditation, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality, rigorous standards, innovation, and continuous process improvement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Skills and Employability

Strategic Frameworks and Cultural Contexts in International Management

Financial Markets and Institutions

Management Research and Analysis

Decision Making in the Financial Environment

International Finance, Trade, and the Banking Sector

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

City of London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance International Business Banking View 652 other Bachelors in Finance 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE English & Maths at minimum grade 4/C: Level 4 qualification with a pass grade in a business and management-related field.

GCSE English & Maths at minimum grade 4/C

BTEC HND/Foundation Degree or equivalent in a related subject. If you have taken a BTEC HND programme, we will usually expect you to have performed to an average of Merit standard.

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

20950 GBP / year

≈ 20950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

City of London

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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