BSc (Hons) International Finance (Final Year Entry)
Key Details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Science
- UCAS Course Code
- L11C
- Entry Requirements
- SQA Higher National Diploma (HND), with B in each graded unit
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- September 2026
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Course Overview
In today’s globalised economy, fashion powerhouses like Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent, and Calvin Klein—along with fast-food giants such as McDonald’s and Burger King—are looking into new ways to expand their global reach, constantly evolving to stay ahead of the competition. But what key strategies have propelled these brands to such remarkable dominance?
On our dynamic BSc in International Finance (Final Year Entry), you’ll build a strong foundation in economic concepts, quantitative analysis, and financial markets—setting the stage for specialised study in international finance, global trade, and multinational firms. You'll explore the operations of transnational businesses and financial institutions while developing the analytical skills needed to navigate global markets. Plus, you'll gain hands-on experience working with real-world data and specialist software.
Throughout your studies, you’ll receive excellent support and guidance from both your academic adviser and the dedicated STEPS module (Support, Training, Employability, Progression, and Skills). Our Learning Enhancement team is also available to support you with writing, critical thinking, and time management - ensuring you’ve the tools to excel.
Beyond the classroom, our vibrant academic community offers many ways for you to get involved. The School Experience Partnership, a collaboration between students and staff, gives you a voice in shaping our teaching and strategy. Norwich Economic Publications – a student-run journal and podcast – provides a platform to share your passion for economics. The student-led Economics Society is also a great place to network and socialise with like-minded friends.
Our curriculum is designed with employability at its core, offering a syllabus rich in real-world examples and applications. You’ll benefit from interesting guest lectures and employability events featuring employers and economics graduates, gaining practical insights to prepare you for a career in business, finance, and beyond.
Study and Modules
Structure
This BSc in International Finance (final year entry) is a one-year course. In each semester you’ll take a number of compulsory modules.
You’ll cover a wide range of topics in international finance, corporate finance, behavioural finance, financial markets, trade, multinational firms, introductory economics as well as quantitative finance. You’ll apply finance principles to real-world issues, gaining insights into how the decision-making processes of consumers, workers, and managers are formed. You’ll also explore the most recent and popular international debates facing the globalised economies today.
Compulsory Modules
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
You'll attend large group lectures designed to build a strong academic foundation. Interactive technology, including tools like Wooclap, will create engaging learning experiences and help track your weekly progress. You’ll also have access to a variety of resources beyond textbooks, such as lecture notes, pre-recorded videos, and online practice platforms, supporting your independent study.
Workshops and seminars will offer practical experience, with teachers guiding you through hands-on activities in groups to apply the new methods learned in lectures. Additionally, you'll engage in small group work led by academics. These activities are complemented by additional study skills and support sessions.
Assessment
You’ll have a wide range of assessments across the different modules, contributing in various proportions to your overall module mark. Assessment methods will include a variety of formats such as essays, consultancy reports, and take-home projects.
To support your learning, your assessments will incorporate the use of AI, and you'll also take part in formative assessments, which won’t count towards your final mark but will provide valuable feedback to help you gauge your progress and refine your skills.
Having a variety of assessments is crucial for improving your employability prospects. We aim to consistently equip you with a wide range of workplace skills and provide you with the evidence you need to demonstrate these skills to potential employers.
Feedback
You’ll receive constructive feedback on both your formative and summative assessments to help you develop your understanding and skills and improve your performance at assessment.
Employability
After the Course
This degree will equip you with a powerful combination of analytical and interpersonal skills that are highly valued by employers worldwide.
You'll also benefit from guest lectures by industry professionals and a range of employability events, including networking and alumni sessions, one-on-one meetings with top professionals, job coaching and training, national competitions, internships, consulting opportunities, and mentoring from former students.
This will put you in a strong position for a wide range of career paths, including roles as policy and investment advisor, business consultant, financial analyst, and international finance manager.
Careers
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Management Consulting and Analyst
- Government and Policy advising
- Investment Banking
- Financial Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Business Development Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Entrepreneur
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
International fee-paying students. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
SQA Higher National Diploma (HND), with B in each graded unit from one of the following courses:
AccountingBusinessBusiness with AccountingBusiness with HRMBusiness with ITBusiness with MarketingFinancial ServicesGlobal Trade and Business- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
View our information for Tuition Fees.
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
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Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
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