
BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management (Top-Up)
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
If you've already completed a foundation degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-Up) course allows you to earn a full undergraduate degree. You’ll build on your existing knowledge with advanced modules in accounting, financial management, and business strategy, designed to help you think critically and apply your skills in real-world situations. You'll also explore wider business topics, such as leadership, contemporary developments, and how organisations operate in a global context.
What you learn is directly relevant to real businesses, from small start-ups to global companies, and your degree can open doors to roles in accounting, finance, banking, business analysis, and more. Our graduates have gone on to work with top employers including Microsoft, IBM, P&G, Lloyds Bank, Nike, Adidas, Marriott Hotels, Starbucks, and the NHS.
Key highlights
- Converts a foundation degree or HND into a full honours degree
- Advanced modules in accounting, financial management and business strategy
- Explores leadership, contemporary developments and global business operations
- Focus on critical thinking and applying skills to real-world situations
- Graduates have joined employers including Microsoft, IBM, Lloyds Bank and the NHS
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Accountant
- Finance officer
- Financial analyst
- Business analyst
- Banking officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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