BSc Finance
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Finance, an accounting and finance degree centred on corporate finance, financial markets, and investment theory. Core topics include Financial Analysis, Accounting, Statistics, Data Analysis, Marketing, and Legal Analysis. The curriculum shares its first-year modules with the Accounting and Finance programme and features professional accreditation from CIMA and ICAEW providing exam exemptions. The first year covers core subjects through Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Economics for Financial Studies, and Quantitative Business Skills A, building foundational knowledge in business and quantitative methods. The second year introduces Digital Technologies for Accounting and Finance, Financial Markets and Derivatives Fundamentals, and Corporate Finance, alongside optional choices such as Database Management, Marketing, and Human Resource Management. The final year focuses on advanced topics through Financial Risk Management, Multinational Financial Management, and Portfolio Management, with optional modules spanning Audit and Assurance, Behavioural Finance, and Project Management.
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Entry requirements
A level: 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. IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade A BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB If the BTEC is not in Business, then the A level should be in a preferred subject. Preferred BTEC: Business. Other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 60%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 20%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 35%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Other qualifications: 3%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
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
- Digital Technologies for Accounting and Finance
- Financial Markets and Derivatives Fundamentals
- The Future Workplace
- Accounting for Management Decisions
- Financial Statements Analysis and Valuations
- Corporate Finance
- Database Management
- Local Economies in a Global Context
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Management Science Methods
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Financial Reporting
- Company Law
- International Corporate Governance and Corporate Sustainability
- Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship
- Data Analysis for Management
- Digital Marketing
- University-wide Language Programme
- Financial Risk Management
- Multinational Financial Management
- Ethics in Finance and Accounting
- Portfolio Management
- Work-Based Project
- Financial Reporting: Theory and Practice
- Decision and Efficiency Analysis
- Digital Organisations, AI and Society
- Managing Big Data
- Advanced Interpersonal Skills
- International Human Resource Management
- International Marketing
- Information and Knowledge Management
- Web Analytics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Audit and Assurance
- Contemporary Issues in Marketing
- Advanced Analytics for Web and Social Media
- Behavioural Finance
- Issues in Financial Reporting
- Corporate Governance
- International Negotiations
- Business Optimisation
- Strategic Information Management
- Digital Technology and Social Justice
- Analysing Careers
- Services Marketing
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Databases for Business Analytics
- Project Management
- Business Forecasting
- Rethinking Leadership: Theory and Practice
- University-wide Language Programme
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Finance at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £43,000 after 3 years, £64,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £50,000 and £83,000. The £64,500 median after five years is £28,500 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Finance at Loughborough University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Finance at Loughborough University?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Finance at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Is BSc Finance at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BSc Finance at Loughborough University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Finance at Loughborough University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.