Birmingham City University

Internal Auditor Professional - Certified Internal Auditor Pathway - PgDip

Birmingham City UniversityCity Centre, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Internal Auditor Professional - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Pathway has been developed to provide learners support when undertaking the CIA qualifications who perhaps do not wish to complete a full three year MSc programme or who are unable to access the English Apprenticeship levy through the Internal Audit Professional Apprenticeship (IAPA) programme....

Key highlights

  • Supports learners undertaking the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualifications
  • Shorter alternative to a full three-year MSc programme
  • Option for those unable to access the Internal Audit Professional Apprenticeship
  • Available through distance learning as well as part-time study

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each band, or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Internal Auditor
  • Senior Internal Auditor
  • Internal Audit Manager
  • Risk and Assurance Manager
  • Compliance Manager
  • Head of Internal Audit

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1867 per 20 credits

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

Ready to start?

Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.

Apply Now
Download Free Guide