International Finance (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

University of Northampton

United Kingdom, Northampton

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University of Northampton

United Kingdom , Northampton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

N301

Campuses

Waterside

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

International Finance (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

About

Overview

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.  This highly practical  international finance top-up course 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 top up degree in finance, with scaffolded support for language development and opportunities to apply theoretical learning in practical activities.

Requirements

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

This international finance top up course welcomes International Students whose first language is not English. Students who do not meet the minimum English Language entry requirements can join a pre-sessional English class before the programme starts.

If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

English Program Requirements

All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level

For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

Career

Careers and Employability

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 and 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

Master’s Opportunities

Our master’s courses are the ideal way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.