Overview

Key facts

Ideal for those interested in traditional economist roles, while keeping a wide range of career options open, the course provides a solid academic foundation alongside practical insight. You will explore how firms and consumers behave in different markets, how capital markets operate, and how financial decisions can improve organisational performance and efficiency.

From raising finance to asset pricing, you will develop the ability to interpret, communicate, and apply economic and financial information to support strategic decision-making, portfolio and risk management. The Economics and Finance (Hons) programme is offered at Loughborough University.

Career:

The economics graduates are in high demand for jobs. You could go into a traditional economist role, or take your skills into a wide range of other career paths.

One of the big advantages of this degree is its versatility. The skills you develop will open the door to many different career options.

Students have gone into fields as diverse as economic consultancy, insolvency, market analysis, accountancy, financial and wealth management, financial analysis, personal finance, insurance and marketing.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Compulsory modules
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
Introduction to Econometrics
Introduction to Financial Economics
Sustainable Economic Development and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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4.5

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Finance View 727 other Bachelors in Economics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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88

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4.5

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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While no specific subjects are required, we prefer subjects which demonstrate a range of numerical, analytical and discursive abilities. These include: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.
In some circumstances we may ask applicants to achieve specific grades in certain subjects.
Typical IB offer
37 (6,6,6 HL)
Typical BTEC offer
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*D*D
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade A
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AA
If the BTEC is not in Business, then the A level should be in a preferred subject.
Preferred BTEC: Business. Other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
GCSE Maths grade 6/B and GCSE English Language grade 6/B

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24700 GBP / year

≈ 24700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement year:Approx. 20% of the full-time fee

Living costs

Loughborough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Loughborough

Funding

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