BSc Finance with Foundation
About this course
BSc (Hons) Finance with Foundation is a finance degree within the Economics, Accounting and Finance subject area. The foundation year is intended for applicants whose educational disadvantage or disruption has limited their level of attainment, and eligibility criteria apply for entry. Teaching is delivered by academic tutors based at the university's Centre for Academic Development, with places for around 100 students each year. On successful completion, students progress to the first year of the BSc Finance degree (N305).
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Entry requirements
Entry criteria: Specific Eligibility Criteria Recommended Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years) Applicants over 21 are likely to have achieved GCSE grade 5 or higher in Maths, and GCSE grade 4 in English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in these subjects. Essential Criteria for younger applicants (under 21 years) Applicants under 21 must have achieved a GCSE grade 5 or higher in Maths, and GCSE grade 4 or higher in English Language.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 0%: 0 offers from 10 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 99%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 47%
- Working and studying: 37%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 43%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 18%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 9%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 27%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Finance with Foundation at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £44,000 after 3 years, £55,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £39,000 and £71,500. The £55,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Finance with Foundation at Durham University do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Finance with Foundation at Durham University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Finance with Foundation at Durham University?
The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Finance with Foundation at Durham University?
0% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 0 offers from 10 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Finance with Foundation at Durham University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BSc Finance with Foundation at Durham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Finance with Foundation at Durham University?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.