BSc (Hons) International Banking and Finance (Top-Up)

Northumbria University

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Northumbria University

United Kingdom , Newcastle upon Tyne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,950 / year(s)

BSc (Hons) International Banking and Finance (Top-Up)

About

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).

Gain first-hand experience of the financial market, learn from real-time data, and be guided by experts in the field with our BSc (Hons) International Banking & Finance programme. This course 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. Read more about our ‘double’ AACSB Accreditation

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic & English requirements

	Academic entry criteria	English language requirements
International Year One (Level 4)	Good High School Grades or equivalent	IELTS 5.5 with no element less than 5.5
Year Two (Level 5)	GCSE English & Maths at minimum grade 4/C Level 4 qualification with a pass grade in a business and management-related field	IELTS 6.0 with no element less than 5.5 (or approved equivalent)
Year Three (Level 6)	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. If you have taken a Foundation Degree, we will be looking for performance to Commendation level, or 60% average**

**Applicants holding a relevant business and management qualification in addition to one of the following will also be considered: DipHE, any Level 5 award such as Certificate, Diploma or NVQ.

Please note:

For Level 5 and Level 6 entry you must provide evidence of a Level 2 Maths or equivalent. Exemptions are granted if you can evidence previous study in finance, accounting, statistics, data analysis or research modules at previous levels of study.

Non-standard entry: please note that applicants without formal qualifications yet with appropriate work experience are also encouraged to apply. Non-standard qualifications/work experience will need to be considered on an individual basis.