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1 Year On Campus Bachelors Program
Northumbria UniversityNorthumbria University offers the BA (Hons) International Banking and Finance (Completion Award) at its London campus to students who have already gained a related foundation degree, HND, or equivalent qualification. The one-year top-up course provides a strong grounding in international banking, financial markets, risk management, and investment strategies. It is designed to help students comprehend more fully how the financial systems of the world operate and how banking operations influence the economy. The course prepares students for careers in the financial services sector, especially in global settings.
Curriculum Structure
The course combines theory with practice. Students learn topics such as banking regulation, international finance, and portfolio management. The curriculum includes:
• Higher-level modules in international financial markets and institutions
• A focus in corporate governance, ethics, and international economic trends
• Case studies and simulations based on actual banking and financial scenarios
• An independent research project in which students learn about a finance-related issue in depth
This curriculum provides students with hands-on analytical and decision-making skills needed to survive the financial world.
Accreditation
The qualification is academically demanding and industry focused. It allows career advancement to professional certifications such as CFA, CIMA, or ACCA, giving a sound foundation for ongoing development in the financial sector.
Campus Location
The course is delivered at Northumbria University London, a cutting-edge campus located in the heart of the UK's financial center. This provides students with immediate access to the financial institutions of the city, professional networking events, and opportunities for internships.
Northumbria is especially interested in closing the theory-practice gap. The students are favored by:
• Exposures to actual projects and money simulations based on real challenges
• Guest lectures and networking sessions with professionals from London-based bank and investment companies
• Access to financial databases and analytical tools normally applied in the finance industry
• Opportunities to join student-operated investment societies or clubs involved in trading and banking
Students are guided by the university careers and employability team, who provide:
• One-to-one careers guidance and CV advice
• Interview skills and job search strategy workshops
• Experience of meeting employers at internships, graduate schemes, and employer networking events
The scheme is designed to help students gain both the academic knowledge and day-to-day confidence required for their future careers within the finance sector.
Employability
Graduates move on to roles such as financial analyst, banking consultant, investment associate, portfolio manager, or compliance officer. Most of them work in international banks, investment houses, multinational companies, or regulatory bodies. The London base gives graduates an excellent competitive edge while vying for finance roles both domestically within the UK and abroad.
Further Academic Progression
Having completed this program, students may choose to pursue a postgraduate diploma in economics, finance, investment management, or business administration. Top-up qualification also caters for those who are keen on pursuing professional finance qualifications.
IELTS - International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).TOEFL - A total score of 79, with minimum scores of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing.One-to-one careers guidance and CV adviceInterview skills and job search strategy workshopsExperience of meeting employers at internships, graduate schemes, and employer networking eventsFinance ManagerBusiness BankerBanking Operations SpecialistTax ManagerCorporate Audit ManagerFinancial ConsultantStock TraderFinancial Controller
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