BSc (Hons) Finance at Lancaster University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Finance prepares you for a successful career in highly sought-after and well-compensated jobs at top employers in investment and finance. Potential careers include Investment Banker, Financial Analyst, Trader, Financial and Asset Manager, Risk Manager, and Actuary. The course offers a perfect balance of academic theory informed by cutting-edge research and valuable practical experience.

Faculty: Lancaster University Management School | Department: Accounting and Finance | Duration: Full time 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Mathematical Foundations for Finance, Foundations of Accounting, Foundations of Economics, Data Visualisation with Python and R, Foundations of Financial Markets, Securities and Institutions, Professional Development for Accounting and Finance. Year 2 core modules: Econometrics for Finance, Financial Markets, Principles of Corporate Finance, Financial Time Series Analysis, Foundations of Asset Pricing, Professional Development and Experiential Learning. Year 3 core modules: Advanced Corporate Finance, Investments and Portfolio Management, Forecasting, Machine Learning and AI, Advanced Investments using Machine Learning and AI, Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance.

Career pathways

As a BSc Finance graduate, you will leave Lancaster with deep knowledge of financial markets, trading strategies, risk management and topical subjects such as AI, machine learning, FinTech, blockchain and cryptocurrency. You will also have developed strong quantitative, teamwork and communication skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB. This should include Mathematics or Statistics. Access to HE Diploma: Our typical entry requirement would be 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need evidence that you had the equivalent of A level Mathematics or Statistics grade B. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD accepted alongside A level Mathematics or Statistics grade B. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D. This should include A level Mathematics or Statistics grade B. International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects, including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations). T levels: Only accepted alongside A level Mathematics or Statistics. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 27,100 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 3 years

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

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