Course overview
Develop career-focused expertise at a central London university campus.
Top up prior study through accounting, assurance, financial decision-making, corporate reporting, strategic management accounting and international finance.
Course overview
Develop practical accounting and finance expertise with access to contemporary financial-market tools and a curriculum focused on ethical, responsible and evidence-based decisions.
Entry points and duration
Published duration: 1–2 years, depending on entry point. Entry stage depends on prior qualifications and the chosen route.
Study pattern
Full-time teaching is normally scheduled between 9:00am and 5:30pm, with students typically on campus 2–3 days a week.
Curriculum
Review the published modules for each available entry stage.
02Year 2 entry
Level 5
Year 2 entry
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)
03Year 3 direct entry
Level 6
Year 3 direct entry
Level 6
- Career Development and Research Informed Learning
- Contemporary Business Enquiry
- Academic Language Skills for Northumbria London Campus (0 credits – optional)
- Responsible Strategy
- Strategic Management Accounting
- Contemporary Corporate Reporting
- International Finance and Responsible Management
03Capstone options
Level 6
Capstone options
Level 6
- Undergraduate Consultancy Project (40 credits, optional)
- Dissertation (40 credits, optional)
- Management Enquiry (40 credits, optional)
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment is through coursework, including applied financial analysis, reports, case studies, research and professional tasks.
Teaching uses lectures, interactive seminars, computer-based workshops and guided independent study.
A final enquiry, dissertation or consultancy project develops advanced investigation and communication skills.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic entry
- Direct entry to Year 2 normally requires a relevant Level 4 qualification.
- Direct entry to Year 3 normally requires a relevant HND, Foundation Degree, DipHE or equivalent Level 5 qualification.
- Relevant qualifications, prior study and professional experience are considered individually.
English language
- IELTS 6.0 with no individual element below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent.
International and non-standard entry
Equivalent international qualifications are considered against current country-specific requirements. Applicants with relevant professional experience but without standard qualifications may be considered individually where the course permits.
Application documents
- Completed application form.
- Qualification certificates and transcripts, with certified translations where required.
- Evidence of English-language ability where applicable.
- Personal statement and details of relevant study or professional experience.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Fees and entry-point charges should be reconfirmed for the selected intake before enrolment.
Tuition does not normally include optional books, stationery, printing, accommodation, living costs or travel.
Funding your study
Eligible UK students may be able to access undergraduate student finance, subject to the course route and personal circumstances.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Analyse accounting information, assurance, reporting and financial performance.
Apply responsible strategy and international finance to complex business decisions.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Potential career directions
- Accountant
- Financial analyst
- Banking analyst
- Audit associate
- Finance manager
- Risk analyst
- Financial consultant
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Where is the course taught?
The course is taught at the London Campus.
When can I start?
Published start months are September.
Who awards the qualification?
The awarding university is Northumbria University.