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Business Economics and Finance (with placement year) BSc (Hons)

Loughborough University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    30-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The global financial services industry has generated a strong demand for economists with specialised knowledge of financial systems and markets. By combining both economics and finance, this course equips you to succeed in this sector.On our BSc (Hons) Business Economics and Finance degree you will study how firms and consumers behave in different markets, how capital markets operate and how financial decisions can improve the performance and efficiency of organisations.This degree equips you to interpret, communicate and apply economic and financial information, appraise alternative investment opportunities and improve strategic decision making, portfolio planning and risk management.The course includes an optional year on placement or studying abroad which will help you stand out to employers and equip you for a wide range of rewarding careers. You will be taught by leading academics in their field who apply the latest research insights and professional best practice to their teaching. You will also have the opportunity to tailor your degree by choosing from a range of optional modules in more specialist subjects, especially in your final year.Skills for employability is a key part of the Loughborough experience and can really boost your job prospects, and this degree has a module specifically built in to help you develop your study and employability skills.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in England
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£ 9,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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A level : AAA

AAA In some circumstances we may ask applicants to achieve specific grades in certain subjects.While no specific A Level (or equivalent) subjects are required, we strongly prefer combinations drawn from traditional (academic) subjects to demonstrate a range of numerical, analytical and discursive abilities. These A Levels include: Ancient History, Biology, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Languages (non-native), Law, Maths/Further Ma

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University information

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

  • University League Table

    7th

  • Campus address

    Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, England

Loughborough University has a campus spread over a vast 523-acre green site among beautiful gardens and open spaces.
All undergraduate courses offer the option to include a year in industry as part of the degree, giving students the chance to maximise employability skills.
Loughborough University is ranked 7th in the Complete University Guide 2023.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    14th out of 104 2

    17th out of 79 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    149 66%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    11th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.90 78%

    67th

    20
  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    155 68%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    20th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.02 80%

    15th

    9

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