International Finance - 3.5 years BIFin (Hons)
About this course
BIFin (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, with a focus on international financial markets and analysis. Core topics include Accounting, Statistics, Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme is structured around a January start, completing in 3.5 years, and holds professional accreditation providing partial exemptions from recognised accounting bodies.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (English + Mathematics) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (Essential subjects: Mathematics or a maths-related subject at National 5 grade C, plus a literate subject at National 5 grade C).
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- Scotland: 78%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Modules
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Business Information Systems
- Global Economic Perspectives
- Introductory Management Accounting
- Introduction to Business Accounting
- Foundations of Economic Analysis
- Statistics and Probability
- Data Analytics for Financial Decisions
- Microeconomics
- Management Information Systems
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Intermediate Financial Management
- Macroeconomics and Applied Policy
- Advanced Financial Management
- Taxation
- International Capital Markets
- Business Microeconomics
- Business Macroeconomics
- Research Methods for Accounting and Finance
- Fintech in Accounting and Finance
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Principles of Econometrics
- Multinational Strategies for Global Markets
- Applied Econometrics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Corporate Governance
- Asset Pricing
- Corporate Restructuring & Finance
- International Trade and Investment
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Fiscal Studies
- School of Business Dissertation
- Security Analysis
- Options, Futures, and Valuations
- Financial Data Analysis and Modelling with AI
- Portfolio Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of International Finance - 3.5 years BIFin (Hons) at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of International Finance - 3.5 years BIFin (Hons) at University of Dundee do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on International Finance - 3.5 years BIFin (Hons) at University of Dundee?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for International Finance - 3.5 years BIFin (Hons) at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
Is International Finance - 3.5 years BIFin (Hons) at University of Dundee accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does International Finance - 3.5 years BIFin (Hons) at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on International Finance - 3.5 years BIFin (Hons) at University of Dundee?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.