BSc (Hons) Finance (with placement year) at Durham University

Programme overview

Gain the knowledge you need to understand today’s fast moving global financial markets while securing valuable experience in the workplace. With the BSc in Finance you’ll discover that there’s a lot more to finance than figures. The BSc Finance equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand how financial markets, businesses, and economies operate in an increasingly complex global environment.

What you will study

Your learning will be informed by ongoing research by experts working at the forefront of finance. Compulsory modules form the foundation of the programme, while optional modules can be tailored to suit your interests. These interests can be further developed through the researching and writing of the dissertation. Compulsory modules include Careers, Employability and Enterprise Hub.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requirements: AAB and a grade A/7 or above in GCSE Mathematics (if Mathematics is not studied at A-Level). | Contextual offer: BBB/ABC and a grade B/6 or above in GCSE Mathematics (if Mathematics is not studied at A-Level). For contextual applicants, we will accept GCSE Mathematics at grade 5, if you are taking an Economics, Science or Mathematics related A-Level. | BTEC requirements: DDD and a grade A/7 or above in GCSE Mathematics (if Mathematics is not studied within BTEC/Cambridge Technical). | IB diploma score: 35 with 665 in higher level subjects. If Mathematics is not taken at higher level, then it is required at standard level 5. | GCSE requirements: Please see above.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home/Island full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 32,500 a year (2027/28). International/EU full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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