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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
International Banking and Finance (Top-Up)
University of Northampton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Banking and Finance (Top-Up) course at University of Northampton.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N34A
Here's what University of Northampton says about its International Banking and Finance (Top-Up) course.
BSc International Banking & Finance Top Up course is specifically designed for holders of HND qualifications or similar UK and international qualifications. The award allows you to gain a full honours degree in one year. This is a research driven programme focusing on contemporary issues within the challenging global banking and finance sector. You will gain up-to date technical and professional skills, through specially designed modules namely Contemporary Issues in Banking, Risk Management in Banking and a dedicated project in International Banking and Finance.
By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that: • You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. • Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
Source: University of Northampton
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Business and Law
Location
Waterside Campus | Northampton
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Banking
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Stage three • International Banking and Finance Project (Compulsory) • International Money and Finance (Compulsory) • Global Banking (Compulsory) • Risk Management in Banking (Compulsory) • Contemporary Issues in International Banking (Compulsory) • Corporate Finance (Designated) • Corporate Governance (Designated)
Module information is quoted for 23/24 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly. 24/25 entry modules will be updated in June 2024.
How you will be assessed
Assessment for the Banking and Financial Planning Top-up involve case-based reports, essays, exams and a research project. We place particular emphasis upon developing your skills in independent study.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Northampton students who took the International Banking and Finance (Top-Up) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
83%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
89%
med
Organisation and management
89%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
med
How well organised is your course?
88%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Northampton. These students are taking International Banking and Finance (Top-Up) or another course from the same subject area.
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Northampton graduates who took International Banking and Finance (Top-Up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
47%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
29%
Business and public service associate professionals
19%
Administrative occupations
7%
Finance Professionals
7%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Northampton graduates who took International Banking and Finance (Top-Up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£25.6k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to International Banking and Finance (Top-Up).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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