Program Overview

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BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-Up)

Overview

A significant 88% of finance employers have reported experiencing skill shortages (Accountancy Careers, 2024), which showcases that accounting and finance skills are highly desirable in the current job market.

The BSc Accounting and Finance programme will help you build all-round business knowledge, with additional expertise in accounting and finance as well as transferable professional and managerial techniques. The course provides excellent preparation for a career in finance, banking, government, and general business leadership.

Key Facts

• Learn about contemporary issues in accounting and finance
• Boost your personal and career progression options with employability and academic-focused modules
• Top up your existing qualification to a UK honours degree with direct entry onto Level 5 or 6
• The Newcastle Business School is part of a select group of business schools worldwide, following accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in business and accounting – the first in Europe to gain the double accreditation

About this Course

What will I Study?

The BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance programme has been designed specifically to provide you with first-hand experience of financial market facilities and the chance to touch real-time data taught by experts from the accounting and finance industry.

The programme makes use of appropriate technologies to support and enhance your learning experience. These technologies include an online learning platform that provides access and supporting learning materials, where appropriate lecture capture is used to support and review your learning. Additional materials include an online reading list and guidance and direction for your independent learning.

How will I be Taught and Assessed?

• Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, interactive seminars, computer-based workshops, and self-directed and group activities, totalling 9 hours per week.
• You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 40 hours per week.
• Assessments take place through coursework only.
• Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
• Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
• Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
• You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies

Careers and Further Study

Graduates of this programme are well placed to progress into accounting and finance roles, including training contracts with leading accounting practices. After your studies, you will be able to head-start a career in accounting and finance, both in the UK and around the world. Typical jobs include:

• Consulting Financial Analyst
• Bank Branch Manager
• Banking Analyst
• Global Commodity Manager
• Asset Liability Manager

This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills. At Northumbria, you will develop critical reflection, self-learning, collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in sustainable and ethical ways.

Graduates of this programme will also be ready to specialise further through postgraduate studies in Accounting and Finance related Master’s programmes in UK or abroad.

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.

International Entry Equivalencies

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Please visit our entry requirements page for country-specific qualifications.

Please note that if your qualifications are not in English, we might need certified translations in order to proceed with your application.

Modules

International Year One (Level 4)

• Introducing Marketing
• Business Interaction with Society and the Economy
• Managing People in Organisations
• Financial Information for Decision Making
• Analysis for Business Decision Making
• Academic Business Skills

Year Two (Level 5)

• Academic Skills and Employability
• Strategic Frameworks and Cultural Contexts in International Management
• Personal Finance and Wealth Planning
• Management Research and Analysis
• Decision Making in the Financial Environment
• Assurance
• Academic Language Skills for Northumbria London Campus (0 credits – optional)

Year Three (Level 6)

• Continuing students:
  • Undergraduate Consultancy Project (40 credits, optional)
  • Dissertation (40 credits, optional)
  • Management Enquiry (40 credits, optional)
• Direct entry students:
  • Contemporary Business Enquiry
  • Career Development and Research Informed Learning
• Common modules (all students):
  • Responsible Strategy
  • Strategic Management Accounting
  • Contemporary Corporate Reporting
  • International Finance and Responsible Management

Fees and Finance

Tuition Fee 2025/26

• UK/Home students: £9,535 per annum
• International students: £20,950 per annum

This course is eligible for student finance through Student Finance England (for eligible home students). For more information, please visit our dates & fees page.

Please note that your tuition fees do not include the cost of course books that you may choose to purchase, stationery, printing and photocopying, accommodation, living expenses, travel or any other extracurricular activities. As a Northumbria University London Campus student, you will have full access to our online digital library with over 400,000 e-books and 50,000 electronic journals.

The modules you will study do not require you to purchase additional textbooks although we recommend you allow an additional £250 for the duration of your studies should you choose to purchase any additional reading materials.

Information for International Students

Northumbria University is committed to providing the best possible experience to all our students. To ensure you secure your place with us, we require our international students to pay a deposit towards their fees. More information can be found here.

What’s included in your tuition fees?

Your tuition fees cover far more than your time in class with our expert academics, it covers the cost of providing you with excellent services and student experience.

• Contact time in class – typically in lectures, seminars and tutorials
• Access to facilities, including computers, on-campus Wi-Fi, printers, vending machines, quiet study spaces
• The support of our Careers & Employment Service who help you to become more employable, secure placements and run workshops
• Academic support – our ACE Team run multiple sessions on academic writing, presenting, exam techniques throughout the semester, as well as 1-2-1 appointments and drop-in sessions
• Student support services such as our Ask4Help Service. Find out more about the services available to you on our Student Support page
• Access to online resources, including a 24/ 7 Library with over 400,000 e-books and 50,000 electronic journals.

Scholarships and Bursaries for International Students

Depending on the country you are from, you may be eligible for a country bursary and/or scholarship when studying this undergraduate programme.

All of our scholarships and bursaries are automatically applied when we process your application and one of our team will be able to confirm your eligibility.

London Cost of Living Bursary

Eligible international students will receive an automatic bursary for £1,334, applied at the Conditional Offer as a fee discount. This bursary is effective for intakes in May 2025, September 2025, January 2026 and May 2026. This offer excludes Pre-sessional English, standalone Graduate Certificate programmes and sponsored applicants.

If you receive this bursary, you may still be eligible for additional bursaries and scholarships, these will be confirmed at the Unconditional Offer stage. Full maintenance costs still need to be evidenced when applying for your visa.

This bursary is only available for international students from specific countries. Please visit our Scholarships page for more information.

Payment Plans for Self-Funded Students

If you need support to spread the cost of your tuition, you may be eligible for our payment plan.

How to Apply

UCAS Applications – UK/Home Students

To apply through UCAS, you will need to use the following codes:

• Institute UCAS code: N77
• Course UCAS code: N421 (level 6), N422 (level 5)

Find out more about applying through UCAS here

Direct Applications – International Students

We strongly recommend that you submit your application as early as possible to allow you to complete all of the preparations needed to study in the UK. After receiving an offer it can take time to arrange your finances and apply for your visa and it is important that you arrive in good time to enrol on your course. Please refer to the Dates and Fees page.

You can apply online to study the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance. This method allows you to upload your supporting documents at the time of application and automatically receive your student application number.

Please note: For 2025 applications you will be redirected to the Northumbria website to select which intake you would like to apply for.

Apply for 2025

Supporting Documents

For us to assess your application in a timely manner, it is important that you provide us with the following documents:

• Fully completed application form
• Personal email address must be included on the application form
• Transcripts and/or certificates (including a certified translation if not English)
• Passport – copy of personal details page
• Proof of financial sponsorship if applicable
• Reference
• Confirmation of immigration history including copies of previous and current visas if applicable

You can check more information on how to apply here, including guidelines for the application forms.

Information for Disabled Applicants

At Northumbria University London we welcome applications from disabled students and are committed to ensuring an equal and accessible application journey. Your application will be considered on an equal basis to all other applications. Please contact us if you require any assistance. This website is continually optimised to adhere to accessibility best practice guidelines; tools to assist users with specific accessibility requirements have also been provided. More information is available in our accessibility statement.