Bournemouth University

BA (Hons) Finance

Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Course overview

Develop a thorough understanding of national and global capital markets and financial systems on our ACCA and AACSB-accredited BA (Hons) Finance degree.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by ACCA and AACSB
  • Covers national and global capital markets and financial systems
  • Option of a minimum 30-week work placement
  • Foundation Year route available

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — For September 2026 entry: 104 to 120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC to BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
  • A-level: BCC-BBB — including a minimum of 2
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).
  • UCAS tariff points: 48-72 — foundation year

Scholarships

  • BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)

    £2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).

    Up to £2,500
  • BU Music Scholarships

    Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.

  • BU Sport Scholarship

    £0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.

Careers this course leads to

  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Analyst
  • Trainee Accountant
  • Risk Analyst
  • Corporate Finance Associate

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,635

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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