Overview
Our Corporate Finance MSc programme is aimed at students who wish to prepare for a career in the treasury department of a large company or for the corporate finance team of an investment bank. It would also prepare you for a management consultancy role with a finance focus or an advisory role with an accounting or professional services company.
Corporate finance encompasses diverse topics such as mergers and acquisitions, issuing capital, cash management, corporate payout policy, managing foreign exchange exposure and executive compensation. Our MSc Corporate Finance programme will provide you with tools to evaluate corporate finance issues and to improve financial management practice.
The MSc Corporate Finance is an applied master’s programme that provides students with knowledge and skills to work in corporate finance roles. You will be taught by internationally renowned academics who are able to bring fresh insights into their teaching; both from their research, and their advisory roles on government policy and in industry. Research strengths include Corporate Finance, Accounting, Financial Markets and Corporate Governance. Teaching is academically rigorous and strong emphasis is placed on practical relevance. Our MSc Corporate Finance programme shares a common taught first semester with MSc Finance ,and MSc Finance & Investment before specializing in Corporate Finance in semesters two and three.
MSc Corporate Finance is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA); the world's largest body of management accountants. It offers at least 6 exemptions from CIMA's professional examinations. This is strong recognition of the professional relevance of this programme for students wishing to work in the Finance function of a business or multinational organisation.
Our Trading Room, which incorporates Thomson-Reuters Eikon financial trading software, is integrated into the programme and will provide the platform for many of the computer lab sessions, enabling you to practically apply concepts you have learned during the programme. Currently students have access to the Trading Room in the evenings and at weekends. You can work independently towards a certificate of competency in EIKON which is awarded by Thomson-Reuters.
On successful completion of the programme, you should be able to:
- Appraise the core theories of finance and assess the empirical evidence on these
- Critically discuss the financing arrangements and governance structures of business entities
- Evaluate the factors influencing investment behaviour
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of how financial markets operate in different settings
- Debate the role of finance in society and the wider economy
- Critically evaluate arguments and evidence related to the practice of treasury management
What makes this programme different?
- CIMA accredited
- Use of our Trading Room
- Opportunity to gain a certificate in EIKON
- We're a top 10 UK University
- Taught by internationally renowned academics
- Scholarships available for the best candidates
Who should study this programme?
Our MSc Corporate Finance programme is ideal for graduates who wish to prepare for a career in the treasury department of a large company, for the corporate finance team of an investment bank; for a management consultancy role with a finance focus; or an advisory role with an accounting or professional services company.
Why you should choose us
What you'll study
Principles of Finance
Develop a broad understanding of the core issues in finance including both investments (such as asset pricing and efficient markets hypothesis) and corporate finance (such as capital budgeting and weighted average cost of capital).
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 25% coursework / 75% exam.
Financial Markets and Institutions
Acquire an overview of the financial system, get a grasp of how the financial markets operate, the economic problems that face financial institutions and the impact that technology and regulation has had on the industry.
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 25% coursework / 75% exam.
Financial Reporting and Company Performance
Analyse the nature of financial reporting in theory and practice. Develop a broad grasp of financial reporting and develop an ability to interpret corporate financial performance.
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 100% exam.
Methods for Financial Data Analysis
Gain a solid foundation in mathematical, statistical and econometric techniques which will be useful both in later modules and in the financial industry.
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 25% coursework / 75% exam.
Corporate Finance
Evaluate key issues in corporate finance in depth and assess the financing decisions of companies. Investigate when capital structure can affect firm value, whether there is an optimal corporate payout policy, does M&A activity ever create value for the bidder and how you can best manage corporate cash holdings.
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 100% exam.
International Financial Management
Develop a thorough understanding of the practice of financial management in companies operating in the international environment. Coverage includes foreign exchange markets as well as corporate financing and capital structure decisions for multinational businesses.
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 25% coursework / 75% exam.
Financial Statements and Business Valuation
Deepen your understanding of financial reporting and financial management through real life examples. Advance your skills of analysis for firms’ financial reports and valuations.
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 25% coursework / 75% exam.
Business Communication for Finance
Develop an understanding of the financial professional’s role in managing company performance and improve communication and personal skills which are valuable in the business world. This module is usually taught across semesters 1 and 2 while usually being assessed in semester 2.
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 100% coursework
Business Economics
This module gives students an overview of the economic theory to explain and analyse the behaviour of consumers, organisations and the economy in general. Students would benefit from learning about how economic theory can be used to help management decision making and applying them to real-life situations.
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 25% coursework / 75% exam, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
This module introduces students to a range of issues affecting small and medium-sized enterprises. Students would benefit from developing skills to analyse the competitive position and critical success factors of a business, including the effects of government policy and availability of funding.
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 100% exam, although the university reserves the right to alter this.
Global Financial Markets and the Financial Crisis
This module will equip you with the skills to analyse the causes and responses to the recent global financial crisis.
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 25% coursework / 75% exam.
Portfolio Management
Apply knowledge and understanding to complex issues in portfolio management such as how to reduce risk of bond portfolios, how to assess portfolio performance and which strategies should equity portfolio managers follow.
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 25% coursework / 75% exam.
Corporate Governance and Responsibility
Explore different mechanisms of governance and topical issues relating to ownership, control, executive compensation and accountability.
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 100% exam.
Advanced Corporate Finance
Analyse complex issues relating to corporate finance and treasury management including internal capital markets and corporate investment using real options.
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 100% exam.
Corporate Financial Analysis
Building upon prior modules students will study detailed case studies related to corporate finance which could include for example company valuation, firm liquidity or capital structure.
Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 100% coursework.
The information above is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study. Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes – revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.
How you'll be assessed
Modules are assessed by a combination of examinations and skills-based coursework. In general, the weight on examinations is higher than on coursework.
How you'll study
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Independent study
- Group work
- Supervision
- Workshops
Your personal and professional development
MSc Corporate Finance is ideal for students seeking to follow a career in the Financial Management function of a Business, Corporate Finance roles in Banks, as well as Accountancy and Management Consultancy.
Graduate destinations
Example initial job titles include:
- Financial Management Trainee
- Investment Banker – Financing / Corporate Deals,
- Treasury Analyst
- Corporate Finance Associate
- Management Consultant
- M&A Advisor
Your personal development
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting you with your personal and professional development, all our Business and Economics postgraduate students have the opportunity to attend an impressive range of extra-curricular masterclasses and public lectures – all on campus and free of charge.
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are listed using standard UK undergraduate degree classifications i.e. first-class honours, upper second-class honours and lower second-class honours. To learn the equivalent for your country, please choose it from the dropdown below.
Entry requirements for United Kingdom
An honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent overseas qualification in business, accounting, maths, physics, engineering, computing, economics or a minor in finance. Clear evidence of quantitative ability is required regardless of degree background.
Applications will also be considered from those who do not meet the previous criteria but who can demonstrate numerical proficiency and have either:
- an appropriate professional qualification in Finance
- more than one year of relevant work experience if they have at least a lower second class honours degree (2:2)
See our full list of International Qualification Equivalencies for all countries. Degrees must be obtained from a university or institution recognised by Loughborough University. Please contact us to clarify if required.
Afghanistan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | 95% | 85% | 70% |
Albania
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare (First Level (University) Diploma (from 2010) | 9.5 | 8.5 | 8 |
Algeria
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licence (4 year) | 17 | 15 | 12.5 |
| Diplome d'Inginieur d'Etat | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Argentina
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.0 |
Armenia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakalavri Kochum | 90% | 80% | 70% |
| Magistrosi Kochum | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Australia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia - honours degree (AQF level 8) | First class | Upper second, H2A | Lower second, 2B |
| Australia - ordinary degree (AQF level 7) | High Distinction 85% | Distinction 80% | Distinction 75% |
Austria
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree/ Diplomstudium / Magister degree | A (or 1.5) mit Auszeichnungbestanden | 60% or B or 3.0 (or 2) | 50% or C or 2.7 (or 3) |
Azerbaijan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakalavr Diplomu | 4.5 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Diplomu (Specialist Diploma) | 90% | 80% | 70% |
Bahrain
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Bangladesh
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh – BUET or 'Good Private' University - 4 year degree | 1st (70%) | 2nd (60%) | 2nd (55%) |
| Other universities | 1st (80%) | 1st (70%) | 2nd - (60%) |
Belarus
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Diploma (5Yr) | 9 | 8 | 6.5 |
Belgium
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor degree | Magna Cum Laude | Cum Laude | 60%/12 |
| Licenciaat | 80% | 70% | 60% |
| Licencie | 17 | 14 | 12 |
Benin
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maitrise | 18 | 15 or Bien | 12 or Assez Bien |
Bolivia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Licenciado, 4 years Private (public/private) | 85/78 | 75/66 | 67/55 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja / Diplomirani | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Botswana
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | A or 80% | B or 70% | C or 60% |
Brazil
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 yr Bacharel or Licenciado | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.0 |
| Licenciatura or Título Profissional | A | B | C |
Brunei
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunei | First | Upper Second (60%/B/3.1) | Lower Second (50%/C/2.7) |
Bulgaria
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 yr Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Higher Education) | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Cameroon
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor degree or Diplome d'Etudes Superiures de Commerce | 1st or 15 | 2:1 or 14 | 2:2 or 12.5 |
| Diplome d'Ingenieur or Diplôme d'Ingénieur de Conception or a Maitrise or a 4 year Licence | 20 or GPA 3.7 | 20 or Bien (GPA 3.4) | 20 or Assez Bien (GPA 3.1) |
Canada
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada - GPA 4.0/percentage scale | 3.5/85% | 3.0/75% | 2.8/68% |
| Canada - out of 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Canada - out of 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
Chile
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grado de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) de [subject area] (4 years) | 6.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
China
Students are required to have a bachelor degree (4 years) for entry to a postgraduate programme. The University uses the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities to identify the required final mark, as outlined on the table below:
| First class (70%) | Mid 2:1 (65%) | 2:1 (60%) | Mid 2:2 (55%) | 2:2 (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Rank Top 250 | 85% | 81% | 80% | 78% | 77% |
| Shanghai Rank 251-500 | 89% | 84% | 83% | 81% | 80% |
| Shanghai Rank 501+ | 92% | 87% | 86% | 85% | 82% |
Affiliated colleges
The University will consider students from Affiliated Colleges in the following way:
Applicants from colleges affiliated to universities in the top 250 Shanghai rankings will considered if they have achieved or are likely to achieve final marks of 80%-84%.
Applicants from colleges affiliated to universities which are 251-500 in the Shanghai rankings will considered if they have achieved or are likely to achieve final marks of 82%-87%.
Applicants from colleges affiliated to universities which are above 500 in the Shanghai rankings will considered as follows:
- School of Business and Economics: not considered
- All other programmes if they have achieved or are likely to achieve final marks of 82%-87%.
Universities given special consideration
Applicants from a small number of Chinese universities that specialise in business, management, finance or creative arts will be given special consideration by the University. The full list of these universities and the Shanghai band under which they will be considered can be found in the PDF below.
Download the list of Chinese universities given special consideration here
Colombia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licenciado / Título de [subject area] | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Costa Rica
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licenciado | 9 | 8 or 80 or Notable | 7.0 or 70 or Sufficiente |
Croatia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baccalaureus / Prvostupnik | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.0 |
Cuba
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-year Titulo de Licenciado / Licenciatura | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Cyprus
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | 8.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 |
Czech Republic
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakalár (after 2001) 6 yr integrated Magistr | 1.2 | 2.2 | 2.7 |
Denmark
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 year Candidatus/Candidata Magisterii or Bachelor degree (7 point scale) | 12 | 10 | 7 |
Dominican Republic
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 year Licenciado | 3.8 | Magna Cum Laude 3.5 | Cum Laude 3.2 |
| Título de [subject area] | - | 85% | 82% |
Ecuador
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Título de Licenciado | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6 |
| Título de [subject area] | 85% | 75% | 60% |
Egypt
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 3.7 | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Universities only | BA 90%, BSc 85% | BA 80%, BSc 75% | BA 65%, BSc 65% |
El Salvador
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 year Licenciado | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Título de Ingeniero | 85% | 75% | 65% |
| Arquitecto | - | Muy Bueno | Bueno |
Estonia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakalaureusekraad or Magister or Magistrikraad | 5 or A | 4 or B | 3 or C |
Ethiopia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | A/GPA 4.0 | A/GPA 3.5 | B/GPA 2.8 |
Finland
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandidaattii/Kandidat (out of 3) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Maisteri/Magister (out of 5) | 4.5 | 3 | 2.5 |
France
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licence (3 years)/ Maitrise/ Diplôme d'Ingénieur | 14 | 12 | 11 |
Georgia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-year degree (% = new system) | 5 (95%) | 4.5 (85%) | 4 (75%) |
Germany
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Bachelor/ Diplom, Magister Artium / Zeugnis über den Zweiten Abschnitt der Ärztlichen Prüfung | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Ghana
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | First | Upper second/60% | Lower second/50% |
Greece
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 8.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 |
Grenada
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree from University of West Indies - classification | 1st | 2:1 | 2:2 |
| Degree from University of West Indies - grade / percentage | A | B / 75% | C / 55% |
| Degree from University of West Indies - GPA | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
Guatemala
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala | - | 80% | 60% |
| Private university | - | 85% | 70% |
Guyana
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | - | Pass with distinction or GPA 4.0 | - |
Hong Kong
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Hungary
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alapfokozt or Egyetemi Oklevel / Bachelor | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Iceland
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baccalaurreatus degree or Kandidatsprof/Candidatus Mag | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
India
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutions listed on the Indian Ranking of Higher Educational Institutions Framework | 65% (First) | 60% (First) | 55% (Upper second) |
| All other Indian institutions | 70% (First with distinction) | 65% (First) | 60% (First) |
Indonesia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarjana I (S1) from A (or B) credited Universities | 3.7 (4.0) | 3.3 (3.7) | 3 (3.3) |
Iran
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Iraq
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 85% | 80% | 75% |
Ireland
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | First (70%) | Upper second (60%) | Lower second (50%) |
Israel
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 yr Bachelor Degree | 90% | 80% | 75% |
Italy
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma di Laurea | 109/110 | 104/110 (or 27) | 100/110 (or 26) |
Ivory Coast
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diplome d'Etude Approfondies, Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures | 16 | 14 (Bien) | 12 (Assez Bien) |
Jamaica
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For degrees studied at The University of West Indies or degrees accredited by UCJ and CCCJ | 1st (GPA 3.6) | 2:1 (GPA 3.0) or B | 2:2 (GPA 2.0) or C |
Japan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 85% | 80% or B or 3.0 | 70% or C or 2.0 |
Jordan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan - GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3 or 3.5/5 or 75% | 2.8 or 65% |
Kazakhstan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan - GPA 5.0/percentage scale | 4.5 or 90% | 4 or 85% | 3.5 or 80% |
| Kazakhstan - GPA 4.33 scale | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.2 |
| Kazakhstan - GPA 4.0 scale | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3 |
Kenya
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | First / 70% / A | Upper second / 60% / B | Lower second / 50% / C |
Kosovo
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosovo | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Kuwait
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait GPA 4.0 scale | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Latvia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 9 | 7 | 6 |
Lebanon
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon - American | 90% (3.5) | 80% (3.2) | 70% (2.8) |
| Lebanon - French | 18 | 15 | 12 |
Liberia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberia - master's | 4.0 or 90% | 3.5 or 85% | 3 or 80% |
Libya
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Engineering, Architecture, Medicine | 85 (4.0) | 80 (3.0) | 75 (2.5) |
| Other bachelor's degree from a university | 90 (4.0) | 85% (3.6) | 80% (3.0) |
| Master's degree | Master's | Master's | Master's |
Lithuania
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Macau
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macau | 1st or GPA 3.7 | 2:1 or GPA 3.0 | 2:2 or GPA 2.5 |
Macedonia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macedonia | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Malawi
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Degree | 75% | 70% | 65% |
| BSc Degree | - | 80% | 80% |
Malaysia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia - classification | First Class | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Malaysia - GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Mauritius
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | 1st or 70% | 2:1 or 60% | 2:2 or 50% |
Mexico
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Morocco
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Namibia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia | 80% or A | 70% or B | 60% or C |
Nepal
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal - master's (after 3 year bachelor degree) | 90% or 3.9 GPA | 80% or 3.8 GPA | 70% or 3.3 GPA |
Netherlands
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8 | 7 | 6 |
New Zealand
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | First (A/A+) | Upper second (B+/A-) | Lower second (B-/B) |
Nicaragua
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | - | 80% | 70% |
Nigeria
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria 7 point Scale | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Nigeria 5 point scale | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Nigeria 4 point scale | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 |
Norway
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | A (1.5) | B (2.5) | C (3.2) |
Oman
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oman GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Pakistan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Public Universities (Tech or Eng) 4 Year degree only | First with distinction (75%) / 4.0 | First (65%) / 3.2 | Second (59%) / 2.6 |
| Pakistan Private Universities (Tech or Eng) 4 Year degree only | First with Distinction (85%) | First (75%) | First (65%) |
| Pakistan master's (2 or 3 year bachelor's plus master's) | First | Second (55%) | Second |
Palestine
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine | A / 90% / 3.7 | B+ / 85% / 3.3 | B / 80% / 3.0 |
Panama
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 91 (A) | 81 (B) | 71 (C) |
Papua New Guinea
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papua New Guinea | 1st | 2:1 | 2:2 |
Paraguay
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | - | 4 | 3.5 |
Peru
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 16 | 14 | 12 |
Philippines
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines - degree from prestigious state universities or Centres of Excellence (COE) | Summa Cum Laude 4.0 / 96% / 1.0 | Magna cum Laude 3.5 / 92% / 1.5 | Cum Laude 3.0 / 87%/ 2.0 |
Poland
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 5 (Very good) | 4 (Good) | 3.5 |
Portugal
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Qatar
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Romania
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
Russia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
Rwanda
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | - | 2:1 or 16/20 or 70% | 2:2 or 14/20 or 60% |
Saudi Arabia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Saudi Arabia GPA 5.0 scale | 4.5 | 3.75 | 3.5 |
Senegal
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | - | 14/20 or bien | 12/20 or Assez Bien |
Serbia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | 9 | 8.25 | 7.5 |
Sierra Leone
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Leone - classification | - | 2:1 | 2:2 |
| Sierra Leone - percentage grading | - | 60-69% | 50-59% |
| Sierra Leone - letter grading | - | B+ | B |
Singapore
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore - classification | First | Upper second | Lower second |
| Singapore - GPA 4.0 scale | 3.7 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Singapore - GPA 5.0 scale | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Slovakia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 1.5 or B | 2.0 or C | 2.5 or C/high D |
Slovenia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 9.5 | 8.5 | 7 |
South Africa
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa - classification | 1st | 2:1 | 2:2 |
| South Africa - percentage scale | 75-100% | 70-74% | 60-69% |
South Korea
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 4.0 / A | 3.0 / B | 2.5 / C+ |
Spain
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 9.0 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Spain - UCM grading | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 |
Sri Lanka
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 70% | 60% | 55% |
Sudan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudan (North and South) | 1st or 70% or B+ | 2:1 or 66% | Mid 2:2 or 60% or B |
Sweden
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | - | Overall grade of VG with a minimum of 90 credits at VG | Overall grade of G with a minimum of 90 credits at G |
Switzerland
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Syria
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syria - state universities | 85% | 75% | 65% |
| Syria - private universities | 95% | 85% | 75% |
Taiwan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan - prestigious national universities | 80% | 75% | 73% |
| Taiwan - excellent universities | 83% | 78% | 75% |
| Taiwan - good universities | 88% | 83% | 80% |
Tajikistan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tajikistan | - | 4.5 | 4 |
Tanzania
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 1st | 2:1 | 2:2 |
Thailand
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Trinidad and Tobago
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago - University of the West Indies or degrees accredited by ACTT | 1st | 2:1 | 2:2 |
Tunisia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 15 (tres bien) | 13 (bien) | 11 (assez bien) |
Turkey
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3.5 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
Turkmenistan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | - | 4.5 | 4 |
Uganda
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda | First | Upper second | Lower second |
Ukraine
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 5 | 4.5 | 4 |
United Arab Emirates
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
United States of America
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Uruguay
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 10/12 | 8/12 or MB or 90% | 6.5/12 or B or 80% |
Uzbekistan
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | 90% / 85% | 80% / 75% | 75% / 65% |
Venezuela
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela - out of 20 | - | 16 | 14 |
| Venezuela - out of 9 | - | 7 | 6.5 |
Vietnam
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8.0 | 7.0 | 6.0 |
Zambia
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zambia - master's | - | B+ or 3.5 or 70% | - |
Zimbabwe
| First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | - | 65% | 60% |
English language requirements
All applicants for admission to Loughborough University must have a qualification in English Language before they can be admitted to any course or programme, whether their first language is English or not.
IELTS: overall 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each component
The School will accept lower IELTS scores if you undertake the University's pre-sessional English course.
TOEFL with an overall score of 92, and no sub-test score below 22
See full list of English language qualifications we accept, with full details on each.
Fees and funding
UK / EU fee
- Full-time degree per annum
- £13,400
International fee
- Full-time degree per annum
- £21,900
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment.
