Business & Finance, BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Business and Finance develops skills in analysing and interpreting financial data to influence business decisions. Students use industry software and study cryptocurrency, blockchain, investments, forecasting and ethical finance. The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and includes a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership at no extra cost.

Faculty: School of Business | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Discovering Financial Markets, Exploring Business Environments, the Social Enterprise Challenge and The Finance Professional's Toolkit. Year 2 includes Financial Analysis and Forecasting and Sustainable Finance, and Year 3 includes Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies and Investment and Risk Strategies.

Career pathways

Financial analyst or advisor; investment operations associate; ESG reporting analyst; FinTech strategist; risk or compliance officer; corporate finance assistant; business consultant; graduate scheme participant; entrepreneur or founder.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104 - 112 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104 - 112 Points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: grade 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. International applicants: successful completion of the first year of a recognised university degree, or an Ordinary National Diploma (Lower Credit). English language: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent), or West African School Certificate English grade C6 (WASSCE C6).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK full-time tuition; placement year fee £1,955 not included Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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