BSc (Hons) — 2026 entry International Accounting with Finance (FHEQ level 5 & 6 Direct Entry)
This top-up degree builds on and strengthens the knowledge you’ve already gained to put you ahead in the jobs market to give you a full honours BSc degree in International Accounting with Finance. This course is a professionally-orientated qualification which gives you a firm foundation in the theories and practices of accounting and finance to launch your career in a fast-changing worldwide economy.
Why choose
this course?
- Our three-year bachelor's honours degrees are for all students wishing to gain an internationally recognised qualification as well as for those students who already have some experience and who can join a programme in the second year (Level 5) or third year (Level 6).
- There’s growing demand from businesses around the world for qualified accounting and finance professionals and this course will develop skills essential for all kinds of business careers.
- You’ll get to study at Surrey Business School which is double-accredited by both the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). Internationally, only six per cent of the world’s leading business schools achieve the AACSB accreditation. At Surrey Business School, we’re renowned for our excellent research, dynamic learning environment and strong links with industry.
- You’ll be part of a supportive, international, and friendly community as you gain in-depth knowledge and an understanding of the core theories, practices and techniques of international accounting and finance.
- Our academics are innovative in delivering engaging learning sessions that bring together theory and practice, supported by real-life global case studies for your intellectual and professional development.
- Completing our direct entry programme also opens doors for further study. We offer many postgraduate programmes in accounting and finance so you can apply to stay at Surrey for your masters and benefit from the familiar teaching environment.
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Career prospects
95% of our graduates are in employment or further education within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA)
Top 3 for student experience
Ranked 3rd for student experience by The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
What you will study
This programme offers you an in-depth exploration of key accounting and finance principles while fostering a broader understanding of business. The programme integrates the latest developments in accounting and finance through modules such as Digital Coding, Fintech, and Sustainability in Finance projects.
You’ll be equipped with a solid theoretical foundation and practical insights into applying accounting and finance in real-world business settings. Additionally, you’ll hone essential skills to help you secure you ideal role across various industries.
Surrey Business School is recognised for its outstanding research and a vibrant learning environment, enhancing the overall academic experience.
Facilities
As a student of Surrey Business School, you will have on-demand access to Bloomberg terminals, a leading financial platform widely used in the industry. Bloomberg is actively incorporated into various modules for both coursework and independent research and through the terminals, you can explore real-time financial data and insights. Free access to other specialised and valuable databases which are used in industry for research and analysis, include:
- CSMAR
- Datastream
- Orbis
- WRDS.
You'll also benefit from free access to Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC), a set of online courses that introduce key economic and financial market concepts.
The academic year is divided into two semesters of 15 weeks each. Each semester consists of a period of teaching, revision/directed learning and assessment.
The structure of our programmes follow clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes.
Please note: The full module listing for the optional Professional Training placement part of your course is available in the relevant programme specification.
Teaching and learning
You will also write essays and assignments, drawing on your understanding of a particular area.
Our staff members provide innovative teaching that brings together theory and practice for your intellectual and professional development.
- Tutorials
- Lectures
- Independent study
- Group work
- Seminars
Assessment
We assess modules individually and award credits for the successful completion of each one. Assessment takes place through a combination of examination and/or coursework, practical examinations, and reports.
General course information
Contact hours
Contact hours can vary across our modules. Full details of the contact hours for each module are available from the University of Surrey's module catalogue. See the modules section for more information.
Timetable
New students will receive their personalised timetable in Welcome Week. In later semesters, two weeks before the start of semester.
Scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week (Monday – Friday), with part-time classes normally scheduled on one or two days. Wednesday afternoons tend to be for sports and cultural activities.
View our code of practice for the scheduling of teaching and assessment (PDF) for more information.
Location
This course is based at Stag Hill campus. Stag Hill is the University's main campus and where the majority of our courses are taught.
We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.
Surrey Business School has a proven track record of graduate employment: in the survey, Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA, results show that 90 per cent of our undergraduate Surrey Business School students go on to employment or further study.
According to the Institute of Student Employers (ISE) Recruitment Survey 2024, accounting and finance roles remain among the top three in-demand skills employers were hiring for. Accounting professional bodies, such as ICAEW, ACA and CIMA, have highlighted a growing demand for accounting and finance professionals worldwide.
Financial services are expected to grow significantly, with FinTech, environmental, social and governance (ESG) finance and digital accounting driving new job opportunities.
This degree is designed to help you get excellent career opportunities across diverse global industries. Our accounting and finance graduates are in high demand and have recently secured positions such as accountants, financial analysts, auditors, tax consultants, and researchers within accounting firms, banks, corporations, and the public sector.
Learn more about the qualifications we typically accept to study this course at Surrey.
We welcome applications for advanced entry into our undergraduate degree programmes. Applicants may be considered for direct entry to Level 5 (Year 2) or Level 6 (Year 3) depending on their prior qualifications and academic background.
Background requirement
Applicants should have successfully completed prior study in a relevant discipline, such as Accounting, Finance, or a closely related business field. Qualifications will be reviewed for subject material.
Level 5 (Year 2) Entry
Evidence of one year of study equivalent to UK Higher Education Level 4 (typically the first year of a UK bachelor's degree) with an overall grade equivalent to UK 2:1 standard. Study Abroad Training Programmes(SATP) will be reviewed using this criterion e.g. if a student at the partner institution would need 75% to meet the requirements for Surrey’s 2:1 UK PGT programmes, we would accept 75% in year 2 of the SATP for entry to HE5.
Alternatively, a qualification deemed equivalent to a BTEC Higher National Certificate with Distinction grade overall.
Examples of other qualifications that would be acceptable:
- Completion of another recognised International Year One (Pathway Diploma) with an overall grade of 70% or above.
- Successful completion of 2 years of a 4-year university degree programme in China with an overall average equivalent to UK 2:1 or above.
Level 6 (Year 3) Entry
Evidence of two year of study equivalent to UK Higher Education Level 5 (typically the first two years of a UK bachelor's degree) with an overall grade equivalent to a UK 2:1 standard. Alternatively, a qualification deemed equivalent to a BTEC Higher National Diploma with grade Distinction overall.
Examples of other qualifications that would be accepted:
- SQA Advanced Diploma, awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), with an overall average grade of B in two or three graded units, depending on the subject.
- Successful completion of a 2- to 3-year or 5-year College Diploma in China with an overall 75% or average equivalent to UK 2:1 level or above.
- Completion of three years of a four-year Chinese university Bachelor’s degree with an overall 75% or average equivalent to UK 2:1 level or above.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element.
View the other English language qualifications that we accept.
If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.
Fees
Explore UKCISA’s website for more information if you are unsure whether you are a UK or overseas student. View the list of fees for all undergraduate courses.
Payment schedule
- Students with Tuition Fee Loan: the Student Loans Company pay fees in line with their schedule.
- Students without a Tuition Fee Loan: pay their fees either in full at the beginning of the programme or in two instalments as follows:
- 50% payable 10 days after the invoice date (expected to be early October of each academic year)
- 50% in January of the same academic year.
The exact date(s) will be on invoices. Students on part-time programmes where fees are paid on a modular basis, cannot pay fees by instalment.
- Sponsored students: must provide us with valid sponsorship information that covers the period of study.
Scholarships and bursaries
Discover what scholarships and bursaries are available to support your studies.
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Subject to validation
This programme is subject to approval. This means that it has received initial agreement from the University and is currently undergoing a detailed final approval exercise, through the University’s quality assurance processes.
These processes are a requirement for all Higher Education Institutions within the UK, to ensure that programmes are of the highest standard. Occasionally there may be instances where the University may delay or not approve the introduction of the programme.