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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: LN14
Economics and Finance (with placement year)
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, England
4 yearsDuration
£26,500Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance (with placement year) at Loughborough University. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Economists with specialised knowledge of financial systems and markets are in particularly high demand. This degree gives you a compelling mix of economics and finance that will put you in a strong position to succeed in the global financial industry. If you are considering traditional economist roles, but also want to keep the door open to different career options, this is the ideal course. International tuition fees are £26,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £37,500 within three years, a 94% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
How firms and consumers behave in different markets
How capital markets operate
How financial decisions can improve the performance and efficiency of organisations
UCAS Code:LN14
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA AAA No specific subject requirements but we do have a list of preferred subjects (see below). 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, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Languages (non-native), Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology and Statistics. |
| International Baccalaureate | 37 points 37 (6, 6, 6 HL) |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£26,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£106,000
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 — Loughborough University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £35,000 | £43,000 |
| 3 years | £30,000 | £37,500 | £47,000 |
| 5 years | £38,500 | £52,000 | £67,000 |
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▲ 17% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 63% above UK average salary
This course
£52,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £14,500 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
75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%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.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
83%Assessment and feedback
75%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
92%Learning resources
88%Student voice
78%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Loughborough University
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