UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 2M83

Finance with Placement Year

Name: Finance with Placement Year
Price: 31000 GBP
Availability: InStock

Durham University

Durham, England

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4 yearsDuration

£31,000Per Year (Intl)

£40,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Finance with Placement Year at Durham University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. As financial markets across the world grow more closely connected, this specialist degree develops the necessary quantitative and analytical skills you’ll need to pursue a career in the financial services industry. The course combines academic excellence, insightful research and exceptional global business connections, equipping you with the tools to become an innovative business thinker in your career and beyond. This four-year degree includes a placement year to give you a real-world taste of work. International tuition fees are £31,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £42,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Facilities

Rankings

Top 100

UCAS Code:2M83

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If not taken as an A level, a grade 7 (or grade A) in Mathematics at GCSE is required. We welcome the Core Mathematics Qualification and accept a grade 5 minimum (or grade B) in lieu of our GCSE Mathematics requirement.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

665 at higher level, including standard level mathematics at grade 5 if not taken at higher level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£124,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£33,000	£40,000	£50,000
3 years	£33,500	£42,000	£55,000
5 years	£50,000	£64,000	£84,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 31% above UK average salary

This course

£42,000

UK average

£32,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 100% above UK average salary

This course

£64,000

UK average

£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £22,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working

10%Studying

5%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

70%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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