Undergraduate | UK-Regulated Qualification


Full-time Programme

Flexible learning environments

The BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting (Top-Up) is a one-year undergraduate programme, awarded by Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) and delivered through ICE, designed for students who have successfully completed a relevant Level 5 qualification and wish to achieve a full honours degree.
Whether your ambition is to become a professional accountant, financial analyst, auditor, investment specialist, or finance manager, this programme provides the technical knowledge, analytical skills, and professional confidence required for a successful career in finance and accounting.
The BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting (Top-Up) is designed for students who have already completed a relevant Level 5 qualification and wish to progress to a full honours degree. It is ideal for:
Students who have completed an HND, Foundation Degree, or equivalent Level 5 qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
Individuals seeking careers in accounting, financial management, auditing, taxation, banking, investment, or corporate finance.
Those looking to enhance their qualifications and progress into senior finance and management roles.
Individuals who wish to combine financial expertise with strategic business management skills.
Studying this programme through ICE and BNU enables you to complete your honours degree while developing the advanced financial knowledge and professional skills valued by employers worldwide.
Progress from a Level 5 qualification to a full BSc (Hons) degree through an intensive Level 6 programme.
Study advanced topics in financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, governance, investment, and strategic financial decision-making.
Apply accounting and financial theory to real business situations through case studies, financial analysis, and applied business projects.
Strengthen your analytical, numerical, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills while developing an understanding of ethical and responsible financial practice.
Graduate with the technical competence and commercial awareness required for careers across the finance, accounting, banking, and business sectors.
The programme is delivered under UK higher education standards in partnership with Buckinghamshire New University, designed for students passionate about finance and accounting careers worldwide.

Awarded by Buckinghamshire New University — an internationally recognised institution.

Contemporary topics including financial reporting, corporate finance, international taxation and auditing.

Financial analysis case studies, applied business projects, reports and the Independent Professional Project.

January, May and September.
Teaching combines academic theory with practical application, enabling you to develop the skills required for professional finance and accounting careers.
Case study-based learning

Independent learning
Applied assessment

Academic supervision

Career development
The programme consists of Level 6 modules that develop advanced knowledge of finance, accounting, governance, and strategic business management.
Financial Reporting
International Finance
UK Taxation (Corporation Tax)
Independent Professional Project
International Auditing
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Senior Lecturer
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The BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting (Top-Up) prepares graduates for a wide range of careers within the finance, accounting, and business sectors, including:
Applications are welcomed from students with relevant finance and accounting qualifications.
Applicants should normally have successfully completed a Level 5 qualification (240 credits or equivalent) in a relevant subject, such as:
• Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Foundation Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• An equivalent recognised Level 5 qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field.
Applicants should normally have studied accounting, finance, business management, and quantitative methods as part of their previous qualification.
Applicants whose first language is not English should normally demonstrate English language proficiency in accordance with Buckinghamshire New University admissions requirements.
The programme is awarded by Buckinghamshire New University (BNU), UK, and delivered through ICE in Pakistan.
Applicants should have completed a relevant Level 5 qualification, such as an HND in Business, Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent qualification.
The BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting (Top-Up) is a 1-year full-time programme, allowing eligible students to complete their honours degree.
Graduates can pursue careers as Accountant, Financial Analyst, Auditor, Tax Consultant, Finance Manager, Investment Analyst, Management Accountant, Banking Professional, or Financial Consultant.
Yes. Graduates may progress to MBA programmes, MSc Finance, MSc Accounting, or other postgraduate qualifications, subject to university admission requirements.
The programme combines international academic standards, professional recognition, practical financial training, industry-focused learning, and an internationally recognised UK qualification, enabling you to complete your honours degree in one year and prepare for a successful career in finance and accounting.
Hear directly from our students as they share their journeys, growth, achievements, and experiences with us.
Bisma Rahat’s Journey
Bisma Rahat, a student of HND Business, shares her inspiring journey at ICE Pakistan. She talks about her experiences studying Business, the challenges she overcame, and how the supportive learning environment helped her grow both academically and personally. Her story highlights determination, continuous learning, and the drive to achieve success in her field.
Mujtaba Irfan’s HND Business Success Story
Mujtaba Irfan, an HND Business alumnus, shares his journey at ICE Pakistan in this inspiring video. He talks about how studying HND Business helped him gain practical business knowledge, develop essential skills, and build confidence for his career. Mujtaba reflects on the challenges he overcame, the growth he experienced, and how ICE Pakistan prepared him for future opportunities in the business world.
Sumair, an ICE Pakistan alumni, shares his story in this video, reflecting on his time at ICE Pakistan and how it helped shape his personal and academic growth. He talks about the skills he gained, the experiences that made an impact, and how his education prepared him for life after college. Sumair’s journey highlights the support he received, the confidence he built, and the direction his studies gave him as he moved forward in his career.
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