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BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management (Top-Up)

Integrate the key areas of accounting and financial management within a business context. Enhance your expertise in decision-making about financial resources. Develop fresh approaches to solving problems at work and integrate knowledge from a variety of topics.

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UCAS codeNN43
Duration1 year
Fee (UK)£9,535
Fee (Int)£16,500
LocationOn campus

Course summary

If you've already completed a foundation degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-Up) course allows you to earn a full undergraduate degree.

You’ll build on your existing knowledge with advanced modules in accounting, financial management, and business strategy, designed to help you think critically and apply your skills in real-world situations. You'll also explore wider business topics, such as leadership, contemporary developments, and how organisations operate in a global context.

What you learn is directly relevant to real businesses, from small start-ups to global companies, and your degree can open doors to roles in accounting, finance, banking, business analysis, and more. Our graduates have gone on to work with top employers including Microsoft, IBM, P&G, Lloyds Bank, Nike, Adidas, Marriott Hotels, Starbucks, and the NHS.

Alongside your studies, you’ll benefit from the University’s MAPS (Making Achievement Possible at Sunderland) programme, which supports your study skills, career planning, and personal development. You’ll also be supported by a dedicated team of Student Academic Advisors. You’ll also have the chance to get involved in student-led initiatives through the Business Society(opens in new tab), where you can take part in professional networking events, hear from guest speakers, and visit companies to see business in action.

Whether you're looking to move into accounting, boost your credentials, or step into management, this top-up degree gives you the academic and practical foundation to grow your career.

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some of these options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific required modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

A typical week for you will include a mix of lectures, seminars, and 'surgeries'. You’ll spend significant amounts of time in independent preparation and assignments.

Your progress will be assessed by written exams, case studies, assignments, and reports.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

UK£9,535
International£16,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. The fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,535. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and been offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

View our programme specifications(opens in new tab) for further information about what the course covers, learning outcomes and the skills you'll gain when you graduate.