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International Accounting (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Key Facts
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UCAS Code
N491
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Duration
Full Time: 1 Year
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Full Time: £9,790
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Full Time New students: £18,500
Updated 19/12/2025
Updated 19/12/2025
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UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
Overview
The accountant has become a key player in the provision of management information, to enable successful decision-making, planning and control. To achieve this, on the International Accounting Top-Up degree, you will consider the practical techniques involved in accounting and finance, and then continue to develop your skills to critically analyse the theory behind these techniques.
The business world is a fast-paced, ever changing environment that global, as well as local, organisations consistently try to analyse in order to stay ahead of their competitors. Financial components are vital for businesses all over the world as they allow them to come up with strategies based on the financial data, both internally and externally within their sectors. You will explore this further on the International Accounting Top-Up degree.
Highlights
- Top-up your qualification to a full BSc BSc International Accounting degree
- Access to our Bloomberg Finance Lab facilities
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Entry Requirements
You will be considered for entry onto this course if you hold:
- a Higher National Diploma from Edexcel, ABE or NCC, (equivalent to 2 years of a UK Bachelor’s degree), or
- international equivalent, or
- a Foundation Degree (FdSc) in a related field.
Professional qualifications up to level 5 such as AIA, IFA, ACCA, or CIMA will also be considered.
If you have relevant work place experience, you can ask for that to be taken into account in your application. For more information please see the Policy for the Accreditation of Prior Learning.
International students with Higher Diplomas or degrees from their own country will be considered, provided that they are the equivalent of 2 or more years of UK undergraduate study.
For more information on how to make an application for the international accounting top up degree, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
What You'll Learn
Our International Accounting BSc top-up focuses on the global business environment and provides you with the skills you need to work in an international organisation. We will develop your ability to analyse and evaluate real organisations and effectively communicate your views and opinions. Our International Accounting top-up degree is an excellent foundation for entry onto a Master’s programme.
Compulsory Modules
The purpose of this module is to appraise the increasingly important aspect of multinational financial management in dynamic international businessIt critically analyses the attractions and limitations of doing business in a global market, identifying the additional inherent risks that global market exposure produces and strategies in managing the global firm.
The purpose of this module is to present a strategic approach to critically analysing and evaluating financial information with a view to enhancing knowledge and understanding of financial strategyThe module is designed to explore the interrelationship between the dividend, financing and investment decisions of an organisationsThe emphasis will be on how an entrepreneur or manager makes decisions at a strategic levelThe module introduces relevant theory and models, with appropriate references to real world organisations.
The purpose of this module is to examine the practice and key issues of governance within organisations in the national and multinational contextThe module combines theories, codes and regulations, corporate social responsibility and ethics in addressing how modern corporations could adopt effective governance to manage their role and place in the society.
The purpose of this module is to explore the complexity of global tax systems and how multinational organisations plan and manage taxIt looks at the challenges of double taxation and bi/multil-lateral agreements in place around the globeContemporary themes in international tax include tax avoidance (passive and aggressive), tax evasion and the role of tax havens.
The purpose of this module is to explore the historical complexity global financial reporting standards and how the IFRS has helped in the harmonisation of reportingThis module provides an appreciation of the key issues in international financial reporting and financial analysis, understanding the financial reporting challenges of multinational companies, comparing and contrasting accounting regulatory frameworks, the preparation and interpretation of consolidated financial statements, exploring and evaluating how different jurisdictions recognise, measure and disclose various items such as goodwill; and performing and deciphering financial analysis.
The purpose of this module is to support the conceptualisation and development of a piece of independent research and an ability to present, analyse and evaluate financial and non-financial information from an industry case study in a critical manner.
Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 25/26. The modules relating to the academic year 26/27 will be available from June 2026.
Are there any special features on this international accounting BSc top-up degree?
- Proven student support system
- Specialised pathway
- Modules tailored towards students coming from a wide range of previous qualifications
- Significant exemptions from AIA exams
Will I go on any study trips?
In previous years, International Accounting BSc students have participated in optional study trips to Bank of England, Cadbury/ Mondelez and Manchester United for essential first-hand experience of how global businesses function on a daily basis. We aim to provide at least one regional or national study trip annually. In some cases you will be required to contribute to the cost of entry; this would normally not exceed £25.
Fees and Funding
2026/27 Tuition Fees
- UK Full Time: £9,790*
- International Full Time New students: £18,500
*Please note, this fee is subject to parliamentary procedure. It is expected to be confirmed in early 2026 and may change in future years of study.
Fees quoted for the international accounting degree relate to study in the Academic Year 2026/27 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. UON will adjust UK fees annually in line with Government Policy.
There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2026. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.
For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.
For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.
- UK Full Time: £9,535
- International Full Time: £17,000
Fees quoted for the international accounting degree relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. UON will adjust UK fees annually in line with Government Policy.
Careers and Employability
There are excellent career opportunities available for graduates holding an International accounting degree, especially those that will be part-professionally qualified.
This programme will prepare you for work in any of the key accounting fields. A career in accounting offers you the flexibility to work in industry, commerce, the public sector or even private practice.
Master’s Opportunities
Our master’s courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.
Campus Facilities
As a BSc International Accounting (Top-Up) student, you will have access to University of Northampton on-campus facilities, study areas, and services to help you with your studies.
Learning Hub
The Learning Hub is at the heart of the campus and home to the student information desk.
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Bloomberg Finance Lab Facilities
Bloomberg is the industry standard for economic, financial and other data provision and analysis.
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