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    Program facts

    University of Cumbria
    Carlisle, UK
    • Program type
      Bachelor's
    • Duration
      1 year
    • Annual tuition fee
      13,575 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      September

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    Program Overview

    What the University of Cumbria says about their program:
    "If you’re looking for a top-up course that’ll give you an edge in business, a great employability profile and current industry-specific business knowledge – our Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) accredited degree is for you.


    We’ve designed you an accounting and finance top-up degree – in consultation with industry and professional bodies – so you can gain all the core academic and practical skills you’ll need to adapt and succeed in the global market.


    This award is for those who have studied business management or a combination of business with another subject, who now want to develop their financial skills.


    You’ll get a firm grasp of the fundamentals of business with a sound knowledge of applied financial theories, concepts and resources. But you won’t just learn theoretically about business – you’ll be doing it.


    With our innovative teaching you’ll find yourself leading a lecture, or turning the classroom into a mock accountant’s office, giving you every opportunity to build your boardroom and business confidence and bolster your business practice."

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate academic requirements

    • Higher Secondary Education certificate

    English proficiency

    Undergraduate

    • IELTS: 6, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5

    Postgraduate

    • IELTS: 6.5, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5 PhD
    • IELTS: 6.5, Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6

    English waivers

    • Students from the following predominantly English-speaking countries are not required to submit an English language proficiency score

      Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent (Grenadines), Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, and United States.

    • You also do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you proved your level of English in a previous visa application.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Academic Transcripts
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Official translations
    • Reference letters
    • CV
    • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose (if applicable)
    • Proof of Financial Support
    • Proof of language proficiency

    Fees and funding

    Funding

    Cumbria Global Scholarships

    • Amount: The University of Cumbria is offering an international fee discount scholarship of up to £2,000 per year of study.
    • Requirements/Eligibility: This is available to most Non-EU and Non-EEA international students enrolling with us in the academic year 2023/24.

    UoC Global Undergraduate Scholarships

    • Amount: £1,000 fees discount per year of study.
    • Requirements/Eligibility: For standard full-time on-campus taught courses (excluding all Pre-Registration Health courses).

    UoC Global Postgraduate Scholarships

    • Amount: £1,000 fees discount.
    • Requirements/Eligibility: For standard full-time on-campus taught courses (excluding all Pre-Registration Health courses).

    UoC Global MBA Scholarships

    • Amount: £2,000 fees discount.
    • Requirements/Eligibility: For standard full-time on-campus taught MBA courses.

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: from £13,575 to £16,400 per year.
    • Graduate tuition: from £13,575 to £16,400 per year.

    Visa requirements for University of Cumbria

    Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    UK student visa requirements