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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N390

International Finance (Top Up)

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
75%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham City University, the BA (Hons) International Finance (Top Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Global financial and business environments are becoming increasingly intertwined. We use our longstanding links with the world of finance to develop your knowledge and real-world practical skills in international finance. With personal tutor support, we will also help you to select course modules which reflect your own learning needs and career goals. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

International Financial Reporting Standards
Global Financial Management
International Capital Markets
Financial Modelling and Analysis
Globalisation and Business Strategy
Corporate Finance in Practice
International Banking and Trade
Research Methods in Finance
UCAS Code:N390
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,570

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,500£30,000
3 years£19,000£23,000£27,500
5 years£23,500£29,500£37,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 18% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
75%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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£750scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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Santander Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
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BCU Accelerate Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£1,000scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers International Finance (Top Up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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