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University degree

International Accounting with Finance

The University of Surrey
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

International accounting with finance is designed for students who want to pursue careers in accounting and financial management within a global context. As businesses operate across borders, the differences between national accounting standards, the complexities of international tax, and the management of financial risk in multiple currencies and jurisdictions become increasingly important. The combination of international accounting and finance gives you the technical foundation needed for professional practice alongside an awareness of the global frameworks within which modern financial professionals work.

At the University of Surrey, this three-year full-time degree provides a thorough grounding in accounting principles, financial management, and the international dimensions of both. You will develop technical accounting skills alongside an understanding of corporate finance, investment, and the regulatory environments that govern international financial reporting. The programme integrates digital skills and AI literacy into the curriculum, reflecting Surrey's commitment to preparing graduates for a workplace that is changing rapidly under the influence of technology.

Surrey's strong industry connections and its location in the south-east of England, close to London's financial centre, provide a good context for developing commercial awareness alongside academic knowledge.

Graduates from international accounting and finance programmes are well placed for careers in professional services firms, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and public bodies with international operations. Audit, tax, corporate finance, and financial analysis are among the most direct destinations, with many graduates working towards professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. The international dimension of the degree is particularly valuable for roles in the foreign offices of accounting firms, in treasury and finance functions of global companies, and in international financial regulation and audit.

Postgraduate study in accounting, finance, or international business is a further option. The typical entry tariff is 120 points.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts1%
80-95 pts5%
96-111 pts16%
112-127 pts39%
128-143 pts22%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts3%
176-191 pts1%
208-223 pts1%
How they qualified
91% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels91%
other higher education6%
the IB2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
91%
Continue past first year
90%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£32,500
3 years on
Β£40,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Administrative occupations20%
Finance ProfessionalsHighly skilled60%
Sales occupations5%
Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Process, plant and machine operatives5%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
Elementary occupations5%
What students say National Student Survey
90%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching88%
Assessment & feedback85%
Academic support81%
Well organised93%
Learning resources93%
Student community91%
In students' own words
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Genuinely worthwhile
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: case-based teaching forces you to think commercially. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city β€” the city is a brilliant stude…
Class of 2023 Β· Part-time
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Exceeded expectations
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city β€” local cost of living…
Postgraduate Β· Full-time
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