
International Finance (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course 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.
Key highlights
- Focuses on contemporary issues in international banking and global trade
- Examines the efficiency of international trade and finance arrangements
- Strong English language focus with scaffolded language development support
- Practical activities applying theoretical learning to real finance contexts
- Designed to prepare international students for trade-focused economies
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 5.5 — 5.5 IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- International Trade Finance Officer
- Banking Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Treasury Analyst
- Import/Export Finance Coordinator
- Foreign Exchange Dealer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,500 per year
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 University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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