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Editor:Prepare Education| Time:2025-09-28

Have you ever missed opportunities due to limitations in your academic background? Do you aspire to obtain a "pass" to top global companies in a shorter time and at a lower cost? The Top-Up undergraduate programme is your "secret weapon" for a life-changing turnaround!

​Bid Farewell to "Starting Over":​​ Direct entry into Year 2/Year 3, skipping repetitive courses, and graduating in just 1-2 years!

​Significantly Reduce Study Costs:​​ Tuition and living expenses are substantially lower.

​Enter the Workforce Early, Earn a High Salary Sooner:​​ While your peers are still in university, you already hold a degree and can start accumulating work experience ahead of the curve!

To better meet the diverse needs of Chinese undergraduate students wishing to pursue further studies in the UK, the University of Surrey has officially launched two new Top-Up undergraduate programmes. These are aimed at outstanding students who have completed the first stage of an international undergraduate programme, preliminary undergraduate studies, or a Chinese diploma programme. The goal is to further expand pathways for overseas study, enrich international education options, and comprehensively enhance students' academic levels and career development potential.

The two newly added programmes are:

  • ​International Business (BSc Hons International Business)​

  • ​International Accounting with Finance (BSc Hons International Accounting with Finance)​

These two new programmes will begin recruiting students for the September 2026 intake. The programmes are offered by the prestigious University of Surrey Business School, closely align with global business trends, integrate academic theory with practical application, and cover popular areas such as multinational corporate management, financial accounting, international marketing, and financial decision-making.

Upon successful completion of one to two academic years of study, students will be awarded an Honours Bachelor of Science degree (BSc Hons) from the University of Surrey, laying a solid foundation for future Master's degree studies or direct entry into the professional world.

​A Century-Old Prestigious UK University​

​Introduction to the University of Surrey​

The University of Surrey, established in 1891, is a prestigious century-old UK university, a renowned public comprehensive research university. It is located in Guildford, a "garden town" in Surrey, England, just a 34-minute train ride from central London. Guildford ranks first for safety among all university towns in England and Wales.

​Rankings:​

  • ​2026 QS World University Rankings:​​ Global #262

  • ​2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings:​​ Global #233

  • ​2025 The Complete University Guide UK:​​ #12 in the UK

​University of Surrey Business School​

The University of Surrey Business School holds dual accreditation from AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and AMBA (The Association of MBAs), placing it among the elite top 6% of business schools worldwide that have earned this honour. It is committed to cultivating business talents with global perspectives, innovative thinking, and practical abilities.

Leveraging its exceptional teaching and research strength, the Business School's business subjects perform outstandingly in world rankings:

  • In the ​​2025 Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings​​, its Business & Economics subject is ranked #95 globally.

  • In the ​​2024 Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects​​, its Business Administration subject is ranked within the global top 100.

The School is renowned for its outstanding research strength, dynamic teaching methods, and close industry collaboration. The teaching content closely follows global business trends, emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, and encourages students to think and innovate in real business contexts.

Students and scholars from around the world gather here, forming a multicultural, inclusive, and vibrant international learning community, serving as an important starting point for students stepping onto the global career stage.

​BSc (Hons) International Business​

​Programme Highlights​

  • ​Keeps Pace with Industry:​​ Integrates the latest practices and research findings in international business, focuses on trends in the global business market, helps students develop a global business perspective, and master the operational mechanisms of multinational corporations.

  • ​Balances Theory and Practice:​​ Combines theoretical learning with practical case studies, team projects, and scenario simulations to stimulate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fostering the professional competence required for international market strategy and multicultural communication.

  • ​Diverse Teaching Methods:​​ Integrates lectures, computer labs, seminars, group study, and independent research; assessment methods include exams, essays, reports, and project design, comprehensively enhancing the learning experience.

  • ​Honours Degree and Career Prospects:​​ Upon successful completion of the two-year Top-Up programme, students receive a UK Honours Bachelor of Science degree (BSc Hons), making them competitive in various fields such as marketing, human resources, international trade, and consulting. The graduate employment rate is as high as 90%.

​Admission Requirements​

  • ​Academic Background Requirement:​​ Related disciplines such as Business, Management, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or other general business-related subjects.

  • ​Year 2 Top-Up Entry Grade Requirement (FHEQ Level 5):​

    • Provide proof of one year of study equivalent to UK FHEQ Level 4 (typically UK undergraduate Year 1) and achieve a standard equivalent to a UK 2:1 classification.

    • Successful completion of the first two years of a Chinese 4-year undergraduate programme with an average score of 75% or equivalent to a UK 2:1 standard.

    • For students from CSCSE Study Abroad Training Programmes, the average score must meet the equivalent of a UK 2:1 standard (e.g., if the partner university requires 75% to meet the 2:1 standard, then an average of 75% is required).

  • ​Other Acceptable Academic Backgrounds:​

    • Completion of a recognised International Year One (Pathway Diploma) with an overall score of 70% or above.

    • Award of a UK BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) with an overall grade of 'Distinction'.

  • ​Year 3 Top-Up Entry Grade Requirement (FHEQ Level 6):​

    • Provide proof of two years of study equivalent to UK FHEQ Level 5 (typically UK undergraduate Years 1-2) and achieve a standard equivalent to a UK 2:1 classification.

    • Successful completion of the first three years of a Chinese 4-year undergraduate programme with an average score of 75% or above, or equivalent to a UK 2:1 standard.

    • Completion of a Chinese 2-3 year or 5-year Diploma programme with an average score of 75% or above, or equivalent to a UK 2:1 standard.

  • ​Other Acceptable Academic Backgrounds:​

    • Scottish Qualifications Authority Advanced Diploma (SQA-AD): Must achieve an average grade of B or above in 2 to 3 integrated core courses.

    • UK BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) with an overall grade of 'Distinction'.

  • ​IELTS Requirement:​​ Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component; or equivalent English language proficiency test score.

​BSc (Hons) International Accounting with Finance​

​Programme Highlights​

  • ​Clear Professional Orientation:​​ The curriculum is grounded in the core theories of accounting and finance, cultivating professionals who can meet the demands of the global economic environment.

  • ​Abundant Practical Teaching Resources:​​ Equipped with industry-standard Bloomberg Terminals. Students can access real-time financial market data to support their courses and research; and have free access to various professional databases including CSMAR, Datastream, Orbis, WRDS, and Bloomberg Market Concepts training.

  • ​Develops Core Skills in Business and Finance:​​ Integrates theory with real cases, using innovative teaching methods to cultivate analytical and practical operational skills. Students will have the opportunity to delve into computer programming, enhance digital literacy, explore cutting-edge financial technology and policy applications in the industry, and simulate corporate financial decision-making scenarios using real financial data to enhance their ability to solve practical problems.

  • ​Career Prospects:​​ 95% of students are successfully employed or pursuing further studies within 15 months after graduation.

​Admission Requirements​

  • ​Academic Background Requirement:​​ Finance, Economics, Accounting, or other related disciplines.

  • ​Year 2 Top-Up Entry Grade Requirement (FHEQ Level 5):​

    • Provide proof of one year of study equivalent to UK FHEQ Level 4 (typically UK undergraduate Year 1) and achieve a standard equivalent to a UK 2:1 classification.

    • Successful completion of the first two years of a Chinese 4-year undergraduate programme with an average score of 75% or equivalent to a UK 2:1 standard.

    • For students from CSCSE Study Abroad Training Programmes, the average score must meet the equivalent of a UK 2:1 standard (e.g., if the partner university requires 75% to meet the 2:1 standard, then an average of 75% is required).

  • ​Other Acceptable Academic Backgrounds:​

    • Completion of a recognised International Year One (Pathway Diploma) with an overall score of 70% or above.

    • Award of a UK BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) with an overall grade of 'Distinction'.

  • ​Year 3 Top-Up Entry Grade Requirement (FHEQ Level 6):​

    • Provide proof of two years of study equivalent to UK FHEQ Level 5 (typically UK undergraduate Years 1-2) and achieve a standard equivalent to a UK 2:1 classification.

    • Successful completion of the first three years of a Chinese 4-year undergraduate programme with an average score of 75% or above, or equivalent to a UK 2:1 standard.

    • Completion of a Chinese 2-3 year or 5-year Diploma programme with an average score of 75% or above, or equivalent to a UK 2:1 standard.

  • ​Other Acceptable Academic Backgrounds:​

    • Scottish Qualifications Authority Advanced Diploma (SQA-AD): Must achieve an average grade of B or above in 2 to 3 integrated core courses.

    • UK BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) with an overall grade of 'Distinction'.

  • ​IELTS Requirement:​​ Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component; or equivalent English language proficiency test score.