BA (Hons) Finance at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Gain real-world understanding of how national and global markets work, from pricing financial assets to managing risk. Build the professional skills that open doors to careers in banking, investment, consultancy and beyond. Accreditations: AACSB, ACCA, ICAEW and CIMA.

Department: Accounting, Finance & Economics | Duration: 3 years full-time, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week work placement. Foundation Year: 4 years full-time or 5 years full-time with a 30-week minimum placement | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first year covers law, economics, accounting, business management, quantitative analysis and finance in the context of how a business is run, before specialising in finance in the second year.

Career pathways

A degree in Finance prepares you for a variety of roles in organisations of all sizes and from many sectors. Typical roles include Business Development Adviser, Finance Executive, Graduate Financial Adviser, Business Analyst, Capital Management Analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,635 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week work placement. Foundation Year: 4 ye

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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