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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Loughborough University
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Loughborough University
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Sandwich
SEP-26
4 Years
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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 economics 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. This degree 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 fields who apply the latest research insights and professional best-practice into their teaching. You will also have the opportunity to tailor your degree as well 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. This degree has a module specifically built in to help you develop your study and employability skills.
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A levelA level:
AAA Grades / Points required
A level:
AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
AA Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AA Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
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UCAS Tariff:
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Access to HE Diploma:
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Access to HE Diploma:
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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
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Extended Project:
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Extended Project:
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GCSE/National 4/National 5:
A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 6 (A*-B) including 6/B in Maths and English Language GCSE Maths Grade 6 There is no flexibility in this requirement. However, we will consider a grade B in Level 3 Core Maths as a suitable alternative. GCSE English Language Grade 6 If you have achieved Grade 5 in GCSE English Language, we can still consider an application if you have Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature OR At least one essay-based subject* at A Level *Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology We may also consider applicants with a contextual indicator who have achieved 4 or 5 in GSCE English Language who do not meet the above criteria. Please refer to our Contextual Admissions Policy for further information on the contextual indicators used by the University. Grades / Points required
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 6 (A*-B) including 6/B in Maths and English Language GCSE Maths Grade 6 There is no flexibility in this requirement. However, we will consider a grade B in Level 3 Core Maths as a suitable alternative. GCSE English Language Grade 6 If you have achieved Grade 5 in GCSE English Language, we can still consider an application if you have Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature OR At least one essay-based subject* at A Level *Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology We may also consider applicants with a contextual indicator who have achieved 4 or 5 in GSCE English Language who do not meet the above criteria. Please refer to our Contextual Admissions Policy for further information on the contextual indicators used by the University. Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
37 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
37 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D*D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D*D Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):
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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):
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