Course contact details
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Email:admissions@lboro.ac.uk
Phone:01509 274 403
Loughborough University
Loughborough
LE11 3TU
Course summary
On this hugely popular, professionally accredited degree at Loughborough Business School, you will develop the skills you need to become an accountant, or to work in finance and management. The course includes a placement opportunity, so you can apply what you have learned in class to the real world and gain valuable work experience that will supercharge your career.
Accountancy is a solid career choice, and professionals with strong accounting and finance skills will always be sought after in a competitive jobs market. Join us on this specialist degree to gain an impressive array of technical and professional skills to help you secure the best positions, and build a long and rewarding career.
Choices and flexibility
The course covers all the main principles of accountancy and finance across both financial and management accounting, with a variety of options built into the course so you can shape the degree towards the areas that you are most interested in.
Explore topics like digital technology or business ethics. Delve into topical issues dealing with the changing workplace and internationalisation of business, like big data and international negotiations. You will have choices that give you the chance to see what direction you might want to take your career in later.
Fast track your path to qualification
Our Accounting and Finance BSc is accredited by all the major professional accounting bodies, which means you will gain exemptions from some of the exams and can speed up your path to becoming fully qualified.
Enhanced employability through a third year placement
Most importantly, you will not only be learning the theory – you will also have the opportunity to put it into practice. We offer several placement pathways, including a year-long or half-year work-based placement, building on your skills and getting valuable experience in industry. There are also options to study abroad. Many students find the experience vital in helping them secure good positions following graduation and increasing their confidence when they start their first job after graduating.
A strong foundation for your career
This course is an excellent preparation if you are looking to become a management or financial accountant, or even a finance professional. It is also a great choice if you are less sure what direction you want your career to go in, or you want to set up your own business – because a good knowledge of accounting and finance is the bedrock of control in any organisation.
This degree shares the same first year modules as our Finance degree. So, if you get to the end of year one and prefer the specialist finance route, it is easy to switch courses.
Modules
Course Modules
For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Public Finance and Accountancy, Chartered Institute of
- International Accountants, Association of
This course is not open to application until the 12th May 2026.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Loughborough University
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- L79
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Loughborough University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- L79
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A Level AAB
AAB
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 Studies, 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.
T Level D
Distinction overall
A in Core Component
T Level in Accounting with Assistant Accountant Occupational Specialism is considered.
Other relevant T Level subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
Scottish Higher Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.
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.
Scottish Advanced Higher AB
AB Advanced Highers plus AAB Highers
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DD
National Diploma: D plus one A Level at Grade A (the A Level must be in a preferred academic subject)
Preferred subject: If studying a BTEC qualification, then Business is preferred, although other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Extended Project
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 35
35 (6,6,5 HL)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DDD
National Extended Diploma: DDD.
Preferred subjects: If studying a BTEC qualification, then Business is preferred, although other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) D
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A Levels at Grades AB (one A Level must be in a preferred academic subject)
Preferred subject: If studying a BTEC qualification, then Business is preferred, although other BTEC subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met.
www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University
Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/entrance-requirements/. This information details the general requirements and should be read in conjunction with the information given for each course. https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases an interview may be required. If applicants are made an offer of a place they will be invited to visit the department, giving them the opportunity to meet staff and students, see facilities and get an insight into what it is like to be a student at Loughborough.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We consider contextual information as part of the assessment of an application to provide us with further insight into your achievements. This may lead to reduced offers, up to two grades lower than the typical offer requirements, as well as additional consideration when your results are received. For further information about Contextual Admissions at Loughborough including our Access Loughborough Contextual Offer please visit our website.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsFees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU & International | £26500 | |
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9535 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The fees stated above are for the 2025/26 academic year; fees for 2026/27 have not yet been confirmed by the UK government. We will update this information as soon as it is available. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.
UK tuition fees align with the applicable fee caps set by the UK government, and as such they are subject to changes made to the agreed cap in a specific year.
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