BSc (Hons) Finance at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Solve real‑world problems with a professionally recognised degree from a leading UK business school. Our CFA-affiliated BSc Finance degree offers a strong foundation in finance theory and real-world application, helping you develop the analytical and technical skills employers value. With an optional placement opportunity, you can apply what you learn in class to the real world and gain valuable work experience, preparing you for today’s fast-evolving finance sector.

Faculty: Loughborough Business School | Department: Accounting and Finance | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This degree covers topics often only studied at master’s level. Year 1 compulsory modules: Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Economics for Financial Studies, Responsible Management Practice, Principles of Finance, Introduction to Law, Organisational Behaviour, Ethics and Professional Skills, Quantitative Business Skills A, Quantitative Business Skills B.

Career pathways

Our graduates are in high demand for financial services jobs. You could go into a front office position with an investment bank, or work as a treasurer or in general finance and risk management.

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Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: AAB; While no specific subjects are required, we prefer subjects which demonstrate a range of numerical, analytical and discursive abilities. These include: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.; In some circumstances we may ask applicants to achieve specific grades in certain subjects. Typical IB offer: 35 (6,6,5 HL). Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade A. GCSE: GCSE Maths grade 5/C and GCSE English Language grade 4/C; GCSE Maths Grade 5/C: There is no flexibility in this requirement. However, we will consider a grade C in Level 3 Core Maths as a suitable alternative. Selection: Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases an interview may be required. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 25,950 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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