BSc Finance
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Finance, a finance degree focused on core economic theory and quantitative financial markets. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Financial Analysis. Students can choose to undertake an optional year abroad during their studies. The first year covers foundational principles through Microeconomics I, Macroeconomics I, and Elementary Statistical Theory. The second year builds competence with Principles of Finance I, Financial Systems and Crises, and Applied Corporate Finance. The final year involves advanced study in areas such as Market Anomalies and Asset Management, Theories of Corporate Finance, and Advanced Financial Economics.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: A*AA, with an A* in Mathematics IB Diploma: 39 points overall. 766 in higher level subjects, including 7 in Mathematics
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 45%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 40%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 60%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 13%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- The LSE Course
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- Elementary Statistical Theory
- Introduction to Finance for BSc in Finance
- Methods in calculus and linear algebra
- Principles of Finance I
- Principles of Finance II
- Financial Systems and Crises
- Applied Corporate Finance
- Microeconomics II
- Econometrics I
- Econometrics II
- OR one half unit optional course
- Market Anomalies and Asset Management
- Theories of Corporate Finance
- Advanced Financial Economics
- Macro-Finance
- Level 3 Economics half-unit courses
- Outside courses
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £38,000 after 15 months, £41,500 after 3 years, £56,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,500 and £77,000. The £56,000 median after five years is £20,000 more than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science?
88% 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 London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 196 UCAS points.
Does BSc Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.