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University degree

Finance

Loughborough University
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

The BSc Finance degree combines rigorous finance theory with general management studies to prepare you for a career in financial services. 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. The course focuses on current finance and investment related challenges facing organisations and society, and allows you to tailor your degree through a wide range of options built into the programme. You can explore areas such as behavioural finance and financial trading, engage with topical issues including ethics and corporate governance, or broaden your perspective through selected management subjects.

Many options reflect content typically taught at master’s level, enabling you to specialise in the areas that interest you most.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
80-95 pts1%
96-111 pts1%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts39%
144-159 pts29%
160-175 pts10%
176-191 pts9%
208-223 pts1%
How they qualified
96% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel96%
baccalaureate3%
none1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
85%
In professional / skilled jobs
98%
Continue past first year
81%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£34,000
After 15 months
£43,000
3 years on
£64,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
81%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching82%
Assessment & feedback84%
Academic support73%
Well organised92%
Learning resources92%
Student community94%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Loughborough University's own site.
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