BSc Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

Develop the financial skills for a high-flying career in finance, banking or consulting. Finance is at the heart of every business, industry and society around the world – and its role has never been more complex. There’s a huge demand for talented, ambitious graduates with the right financial acumen to meet these challenges.

Department: Department of Finance | Duration: Three years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this programme, you’ll study 12 units over three years, plus LSE100. Compulsory and core courses include The LSE Course, Microeconomics I, Macroeconomics I, Elementary Statistical Theory, Introduction to Finance for BSc in Finance, Methods in calculus and linear algebra, Principles of Finance I, Principles of Finance II, Financial Systems and Crises, Applied Corporate Finance.

Career pathways

Graduates from this programme will be well prepared for careers in investment banking, sales, trading and research, investment management, management consultancy, start-ups and other professional careers in the City, as well as further academic study. This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

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Entry requirements

GCSE: For GCSEs, you’ll need several GCSE grades at A (or 7) and A* (or 8-9). As a minimum, we ask for GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades at B (6) or higher. A-levels: A*AA, with an A* in Mathematics. A-level contextual offer: A*AB with an A* in Mathematics. IB Diploma: 39 points overall. 766 in higher level subjects, including 7 in Mathematics. IB contextual offer: 38 points overall including 766 in higher level subjects, with 7 in Mathematics. Subjects: We’re looking for students with strong mathematical abilities, and A-level Mathematics (or equivalent) is therefore essential. If you take three or more A-levels, you’ll need A*AA (with A* in Mathematics).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Set at the UK Government maximum; may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 39,300 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee stays the same for each year of full-time study. Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: Three years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Undergraduate/Prospective-Students/How-to-Apply

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