Economics and Management BSc (Hons) degree

4 years full-time with placement year or 3 years full-time

Typical offer
AAA Entry requirements
Fees for 2024-25 (per academic year)
UK: £9,250
International: £25,500

Fees for 2025-26 entry are to be confirmed.

UCAS codes
4 years full-time with placement year: LN1F
3 years full-time: LN12
Start date
October 2025
Institute code
L79

Overview

Our BSc (Hons) Economics and Management degree opens up a wide range of careers in consultancy, management or as an economist by equipping you with a robust understanding of both management and economics.

Our Economics and Management degree contains all the essential modules of an economics degree jointly with the core business and management modules you will need to understand how organisations behave, compete and implement change both internally and externally.

This degree includes an optional year on placement or studying abroad which will help you stand out to employers and equip you for a wide range of rewarding careers. You will be taught by leading academics in their field who apply the latest research insights and professional best practice to their teaching.

This highly flexible course offers a large choice of optional modules in more specialist subjects, especially in your final year. This enables you to tailor your degree to match your career aspirations.

Skills for employability is a key part of the Loughborough experience and can really boost your job prospects, and this degree has a module specifically built in to help you develop your study and employability skills.

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Why you should choose us

Why you should study this course

If you’re looking to study both economics and business at a leading UK business school, our highly flexible BSc Economics and Management degree offers a large choice of optional modules in more specialist subjects, especially in your final year. This enables you to tailor your degree to match your career aspirations.

We also offer the opportunity for you to stand out to employers by undertaking a year on professional placement or studying abroad.

This course will help you develop highly prized skills in economics and management that open up a wide range of successful careers.

What skills do you need to be an economist?

As a former deputy director in the UK Government Economic Service, Visiting Professor Andy Ross knows what it takes to be a successful economist. All the skills mentioned are skills we aim to help you develop on our undergraduate courses in Economics.

Natalia Chronowiat, BSc Economics and Management

BSc student Natalia Chronowiat discusses her course at Loughborough and why the combination of economics and management suited her career goals. She also talks about settling in as an international student and securing her placement year in industry.

What you'll study

Excited to learn more? For a taster of what you can expect to study on our BSc (Hons) Economics and Management degree, take a sneak preview of some of the modules you may have the opportunity to study below.

In the first year of our Economics and Management degree you will cover the core foundations of economics and business and management. You'll then get to specialise by selecting optional modules in areas of interest to you and your career aspirations in the second and final year. Unlike many other joint honours degrees of this type, the final year of our Economics and Management degree course allows you to choose from an even split of economics and management options.

The information below 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 also see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.

Semester 1 & 2

Compulsory modules

Principles of Macroeconomics

The aims of this module are to provide a sound, basic understanding of modern macroeconomics, its historical development and its application to theoretical and real world problems.

Principles of Microeconomics

The aims of this module are to introduce how microeconomic methods of analysis are used to analyse and evaluate contemporary market systems.

Data Analysis

"The aims of this module are twofold:
First, to examine some basic tools of data analysis employed in the evaluation of economic statements or arguments. The module considers both the presentation of data and the application of statistical techniques for the calculation of probabilities and the test of hypothesis. To further develop a practical understanding of regression analysis and the economic interpretation of results.

Second, to acquire an initial set of information technology skills including the use of spreadsheets to carry out some applied, basic statistical analysis. The student will use and build upon these skills throughout their degree, and these will also be of value in employment.

Quantitative Economics

The aim of this module is for the student to experience the mathematics which is useful for all three years of the economics degree. Emphasis is on calculus based approaches to economic models. Provision is made for students with and without an A-level mathematics background.

Optional modules

Foundation Maths for Quantitative Economics

The aim of this module is to provide additional maths support for the student with less of a background in mathematics. Students who do not have an A in A-level Maths are strongly encouraged to register for this optional module.

Semester 1

Compulsory modules

Skills for Study and Employment

The aims of this module are:

  • To influence students' awareness of and performance in key competencies which are required for personal effectiveness in academic study, potential internship or placement positions, employment and as a citizen in the international business environment;
  • To develop these competencies and understanding through a primarily student-centred approach to learning;
  • To complement other modules in part A;
  • To provide students with a general understanding of, and develop confidence in, the use of personal computers and industry standard packages
  • To enable students to become aware of and develop their academic, professional and personal skills through Personal Best. Personal Best is a development programme available to all students at Loughborough University. Support and guidance are provided to all Part A students to engage with skills and personal development through lectures and a dedicated app.
  • To aid student preparation for their potential placement search (Part B), potential placement (Part I), and/or the search for summer internships and graduate jobs.

Organisational Behaviour

The aims of this module are:

  • to introduce students to a sound foundation of behavioural and organisational concepts for subsequent management modules;
  • to develop a sensitive awareness and clear understanding of how people work individually, in groups and within organisations;
  • to encourage an openness to new ideas and an awareness that in many situations there is a range of alternatives which should be evaluated.

Introduction to Accounting

The aims of this module are to:

  • provide an introduction to financial accounting, its key concepts and context;
  • develop students' skills in preparing and interpreting financial statements;
  • explore the subjective nature of financial reporting, its benefits and its limitations;
  • develop students' analytical and written presentational skills;
  • develop and enhance transferable skills.

Semester 2

Compulsory modules

Management of Human Resources

The aims of this module are:

  • to build on the pre-requisite module;
  • to examine critically the role of the Human Resource Management (HRM) function within the contemporary organisation;
  • to develop a clear understanding of the role of the HRM function in maintaining an equitable relationship between employer and employee.

Semester 1 & 2

Compulsory modules

Intermediate Macroeconomics

The aim of this module is to examine macroeconomic theory and policy at an intermediate level.

Intermediate Microeconomics

The aim of this module is to develop an analytical understanding of consumer and producer behaviour given the choices and constraints they face at the microeconomic level, and a basic understanding of the interaction of individuals' behaviour at the level of the whole economy.

Optional modules

Introduction to Econometrics

The aim of this module is for students to understand both basic and more advanced techniques of econometrics that will allow economic theories to be tested using econometric computer software.

Introduction to Financial Economics

The aims of this module are to:

  • introduce students to basic concepts in finance and to equip them for further study in more advanced topics and modules in finance
  • explain the functions of capital markets in the economy, the ways in which economic activity is financed and implications for the flow of funds, and the role of the stock exchange in this process
  • explain basic techniques of financial analysis, especially the valuation of simple securities, including shares, bonds and money market investments
  • examine investment decision rules
  • discuss issues pertaining to risk and the opportunity cost of capital
  • explain how corporations finance capital expenditure via equity or debt
  • examine a number of additional issues such as agency problems, market efficiency, payout policy, risk management, financial planning, and mergers.

International Economic Relations

This module is an introduction to the economic analysis of some of the key real (i.e. non-monetary) phenomena that are associated with globalisation. In particular, we will examine how economists study international trade flows; trade policy; and foreign direct investment (FDI) and multinational enterprises (MNEs). We will also analyse the basis, both in positive economics and in normative/ethical concerns, of selected controversies surrounding globalisation.

Economics of the Financial System

The aims of the module are for students to:

  • become familiar with economic concepts used to analyse financial markets and financial institutions; 
  • gain experience in using financial and economic statistics and case studies relevant to understanding financial markets and institutions;
  • obtain insight into some of the principal current business and policy issues in the financial system, both in capital markets and commercial banking.

History of Economic Thought

The module will develop knowledge and understanding of the history of economic ideas and approaches since Classical Economics and apply them to current policy debates and discussions.

Semester 1

Compulsory modules

Knowledge Data and Information Systems

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the principles and practice of Knowledge, Data and Information (KDI) systems within organisations and enable them to gain a theoretical understanding of e-business in various organisational domains.

Principles of Marketing

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the principles of marketing and the role of marketing management, and the impact of internet marketing in a variety of organisational settings (Retail, industrial, service and non-profit orientated).

Optional modules

Organisation Studies

The aims of this module are:

  • To develop a social scientific understanding of organisational theories, themes, concepts and practices;
  • To encourage a challenging, questioning perspective on organisational behaviour, research and ideas.

Management Science Methods

The aims of this module are:

  • to ensure that students have an understanding of the key principles, models and techniques used to tackle management decision problems
  • to develop skills in the analysis and modelling of management situations and approaches to evaluation and assessment of alternatives in complex scenarios
  • to develop core concepts and skills required to use computers to effectively support managers faced with decision problems.

University-wide Language Programme

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.

Semester 2

Compulsory modules

Accounting for Managers

The aims of this module are to:

  • introduce students to a range of technical and analytical skills;
  • illustrate the application of analysis in a business context;
  • evaluate the use of accounting and financial management in planning, decision making and control.

Operations Management

The aims of this module are:

  • to provide an understanding of the production/operations management function in both manufacturing and service industries
  • to introduce students to the key issues and techniques in operations management
  • to provide a wider scope of operations management in terms of its application and the interface between production, supply chain management and the use of IT and modern technology on operations.

The Contemporary Business Environment

The aims of this module are to examine some of the local, national and international factors which influence business organisations.

Optional modules

Information Systems Development

The aims of this module are:

  • to build upon the pre-requisite module;
  • to provide students with the knowledge relating to the development/implementation and management of business information systems, necessary for a career in management, in general, or accounting, in particular;
  • to prepare students for their placements;
  • to develop relevant transferable skills.

Programming for Business Analytics

The aims of this module are:

  • to provide students with the basic programming skills, develop principles of structured programming, and technical knowledge relevant to business analytics;
  • to prepare students for further IT modules in their final year;
  • to prepare students for their Industrial and Professional Studies placements;
  • to develop relevant transferable skills.

Data Analysis for Management

The aims of this module are:

  • to further develop the concepts and skills required to use statistics to help managers in decision making;
  • to build on the prerequisite module;
  • to extend competence in the use of computer packages;
  • to develop the ability to build models to help solve management problems;
  • to develop relevant transferable skills.

Consumer Behaviour

The aims of this module are to provide students with:

  • an understanding of the consumer society and consumerism within a global context;
  • the knowledge of foundation social and psychological concepts as they apply to consumer behaviour;
  • the role of consumer behaviour theory in marketing practice;
  • an understanding of the dark side of consumer behaviour and the link to corporate social responsibility.

The Marketing Mix

The aims of this module are:

  • to build on the prerequisite marketing module
  • to examine the nature of the marketing mix and the contribution of each of the marketing mix elements to an effective marketing strategy.

Energy Economics

The aim of this module is for the students to learn how to apply economic methods for the analysis of energy supply and demand, and to identify the implications of economic theory and concepts in the context of the energy sector transition.

Economics of Business Strategy

 The aims of this module are to develop the skills which allow the student to:

  • Explore the key theoretical principles used in business strategy.
  • Identify the practical value of economic concepts for the management of complex business.
  • Discover the main theoretical principles which can be used to identify the optimal boundaries and structures of business organisations.
  • Develop analytical skills for the assessment of business strategy.

University-wide Language Programme

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.

Semester 1 & 2

Optional modules

Applied Econometrics

The aim of this module is to build on the introductory econometrics taught at level B in order to develop an understanding of more advanced econometrics techniques for time-series, cross-section and panel data.

Semester 1

Optional modules

Technology in Business and Society

The aims of this module are:

  • to give an understanding of the principles of Information Management in its mission to deliver integrated information in support of business needs and wider society;
  • to develop a critical perspective on information technology within contemporary organisations and society;
  • to build on previous modules which introduced management aspects of Information Technology and systems and on students' experience of working with such systems during the Industrial & Professional Studies year.

International Human Resource Management

The aims of this module are:

  • to build on previous Human Resource Management modules;
  • to examine critically the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) in an international context.

International Marketing

This module is designed to develop an appreciation of the special requirements for successfully conducting international marketing activities by concentrating on the market-oriented approach to doing international business. Overall, the aims of this module are to build on students' knowledge of basic marketing, to present the key concepts and core issues in international marketing, and to develop decision-making skills for the successful formulation, implementation and control of international marketing programmes.

Student learning objectives are to:

  • secure knowledge of international marketing theory (e.g., the theoretical frameworks designed to assist in the making of foreign market entry decisions);
  • develop an understanding of this theory (e.g., be able to explain the fundamental differences between the various global marketing pricing policies);
  • show you would be able to apply them (e.g., selecting the correct theories or frameworks to be applied when making international marketing decisions, and using the theories in a way that enhances the decision-making activity).

Small Business Issues

The aims of this module are:

  • to present a range of issues affecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs);
  • to integrate with concurrent modules;
  • to develop relevant transferable skills.

Strategic Management

The aims of this module are:

  • to extend and build on pre-requisite modules in Marketing, Accounting and Human Resource Management;
  • to develop an appreciation of how organisations act strategically at the business level;
  • to encourage an openness to new ideas and an awareness that in many situations there is a range of options which should be evaluated;
  • to develop an appreciation of the global and local contexts in which strategy is formed;
  • to develop the ability to think critically about overarching strategic concepts

University-wide Language Programme

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.

Developments in Microeconomics

This module aims to introduce rigorous economic and mathematical methods for studying how microeconomic tools are used in the design of public policies. It covers a selection of modern microeconomic methodologies and applications. The aim is to extend students' microeconomic grasp beyond that covered in Part B in ways which complement other final year modules and equip students with a solid foundation for understanding recent developments in microeconomic theory. At the end of the module, students should have gained an insight into how information, motivation, behaviour and market structure combine to generate many economic outcomes.

International Money & Finance

The aim of this module is to use macroeconomic theory to analyse open economy issues, paying attention to long run and short run models as well as dynamics.

Financial Economics and Asset Pricing

The aims of this module are to:

  • introduce students to fundamental concepts in modern portfolio theory
  • develop and analyse the formal economic theory of capital markets and the pricing of capital assets
  • explain the concept of arbitrage and its relevance to the analysis of asset prices and portfolio management.

Behavioural Economics

This module aims to introduce students in the analysis of human behaviour in relevant business and economics environments. It covers both a selection of topics and methods with specific applications to public (e.g. regulators) and private (e.g. firms) organizations.
The specific aim of the module is to extend students' knowledge and expertise which allow them to discuss and explain how and why the assumptions of standard economic theory may not hold in real life.

Moreover, students will be able to use analytical tools to explain and contrast standard theories of risk and time preferences to recent behavioral theories, and also apply game theory to the study of individual and firm decision making. At the end of the module, students should have gained an insight into how institutions and behavioural biases interact

International Trade

The aims of the module are:

  • to provide students with tools that can be used to explore the subject of international trade rigorously at an advanced undergraduate level of analysis;
  • to develop the students' knowledge of the various determinants of international trade in order to be able to account for observed trade patterns;
  • to enable students to identify the welfare effects of trade liberalisation and to evaluate the arguments for trade policies; and
  • to introduce students to modern analyses of international trade under imperfect competition.

Developments in Macroeconomics

This module will examine the developments in the underlying foundations of modern macroeconomics from Keynes to the present day, through an analysis of specific macroeconomic models and policy issues.

Environmental Economics

The aims of this module are:

  • To introduce the student to a range of environmental issues, and show how these issues can be analysed using the application of intermediate economic theory and intermediate statistical techniques covered in the degree programme.
  • Show how the above analysis can be used to inform the current domestic and international environmental policy debates.

Semester 2

Compulsory modules

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

The aim of this module is to examine the roles of leadership and interpersonal skills in achieving effective teamwork, motivation and successful organisational performance by organisations and individuals.

Research and Communication Skills for Economists

The aim of this module is to equip students with core skills which are valued highly by employers. Students will learn how to think and research like economists when evaluating policy and business related problems.

They will also develop the skills to communicate and present their analysis confidently and persuasively. The emphasis throughout is on gaining skills and attitudes that support the application of economics to questions of contemporary relevance.

Optional modules

Analysing Careers

The aims of this module are:

  • to enhance students' ability to critically assess the validity and relevance of career theory and research in contemporary workplaces;
  • to enable students to analyse their own careers and those of other people and consequently manage them in a better-informed way;
  • to build on the pre-requisite modules in human resource management and related areas; and on placement year experience.

The Changing Work Organisation

The aims of this module are:

  • to develop an in-depth understanding of the ways in which work organisations are changing and the impact of this on the people who work in them;
  • to build on previous modules, in particular Human Resource Management;
  • to encourage an openness to new ideas and an awareness that in many situations there is a range of alternatives which should be evaluated.

Marketing Communications

The aims of this module are:

  • to build on the pre-requisite marketing modules;
  • to examine approaches to planning and developing marketing communications strategies involving both creative and media decisions.

Business Planning for New Ventures

The aims of this module are:

  • to build on and apply concepts presented in previous modules, through the creation of a business plan for a real or imaginary business;
  • to develop relevant transferable skills.

Project Management

The aims of this module are:

  • to provide students with a critical theoretical and practical understanding of key topics in managing projects.
  • to provide students with an understanding of the role of a project manager.
  • to develop a critical appreciation of business and interpersonal skills relevant to managing projects.

University-wide Language Programme

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.

Industrial Economics

The aim of the module is to develop economic skills to analyse strategic interaction among firms in imperfectly competitive markets or regulated industries.

Central Banking and Financial Crises

The aim of this module is for the student to appreciate how and why central banks use monetary policy, with a view to understanding noteworthy recent and historical policy developments in the UK, the US, Japan, and the Euro area.

Part of the module is geared towards understanding how central banks react to financial crises, with special emphasis placed on the recent global financial crisis, as well as important historical events such as the great depression. The module aims to make students appreciate how the central bank is at the heart of a country's financial and economic system.

Labour Economics

The module aims to introduce students to key theories in the analysis of labour markets and to develop both a knowledge of empirical evidence and the capacity to evaluate critically the evidence available. The module will introduce students to recent developments in labour economics research and at the same time discuss policy relevant topics.

Development Economics

This module aims to introduce students to development economics, which is the study of how economies are transformed to overcome problems of absolute poverty, from low-income to high-income status and also from stagnation to growth.

The main focus of this module is on the world's poorest. The module examines essential aspects of the economic lives of the poor including poverty and income inequality; gender inequality; human capital - health and education; population growth; financial aid and access; and civil and ethnic conflicts. In part, this module also aims to examine how markets and institutions work (or do not work) for the poor as a basis for understanding development policy debates.

Corporate Finance and Derivatives

The aims of this module are to provide:

  • a sound practical and theoretical understanding of corporate finance, in particular corporate investment decisions
  • awareness of the major derivative products and markets
  • conceptual understanding of arbitrage pricing of financial derivatives
  • practical experience of implementing some of the most widely used corporate finance and derivative pricing models.

Opportunity to learn new languages

You can give your degree an international edge by taking credit-bearing language modules as part of your course.

The University Language Centre provides a range of modules in French, German, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese from beginners' level upwards. You may take these language modules as part of your degree, enter the programme at your level of competence and work upwards one semester at a time.

Through your language modules you will practise a range of transferable skills, from face-to-face communication and presentation skills, to producing multi-media materials, you will develop skills in your chosen language in small, interactive classes, and will gain greater cultural competence as you move up the levels.

Options for languages study

How you'll study

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Independent study
  • Group work
  • Supervision
  • Workshops
  • Practical sessions

How you'll be assessed

Depending on the nature of the material, most modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework and examination (for example 20% coursework and 80% examination) whilst a few other modules are assessed by 100% coursework or 100% examination.

Coursework is based on a variety of tasks including individual essays, projects, presentations, contribution in tutorials, group work, class tests, problem sheets and computer-based exercises.

Placement year

Our BSc Economics and Management degree includes an optional year on placement or studying abroad as part of the course.

Our final year students regularly comment on how this experience aids their understanding of the material we teach in the final year and their employability prospects.

A salaried professional placement helps you test drive a career and stand out to employers. Your placement would typically be a graduate trainee role with one of a broad range of major UK companies.

You have the option to either spend one year on placement (up to three placements) or six months on placement and six months studying abroad.

Our dedicated Placements Office will help you secure a placement and work with hundreds of leading employers of all sizes around the world who regularly target our students for salaried placement positions. Typically around a third of placement students are offered a graduate job by their placement employer.

You can find out more about placements on the Loughborough Business School website.

Companies students have worked for on placement

Recent examples of placement roles students on this course have undertaken include:

  • Business Industrial Placement, Vodafone
  • Business Management and Marketing Assistant, Panasonic
  • Business Operations Support, IBM
  • Financial Analyst, Butlins
  • Industrial Placement, Morgan Stanley
  • Project Coordinator, Computacenter
  • Research Assistant, Bank of England
  • Tactical Planning Analyst, Volkswagen Group UK.

Additional award

This course comes with the option to undertake a professional placement for a year, at the end of which you will gain a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS). This is an additional award to the final qualification you will receive once you have successfully completed this course.

Professional placement experiences

All of our undergraduate degrees at Loughborough Business School have the opportunity to spend a year on professional placement.

Jess's internship at the Bank of England

Economics student Jess completed a 12-month internship with the Bank of England and was nominated for a University award in recognition of her achievements.

Study abroad

If you are interested in travelling whilst you study, there are placement opportunities in other countries too, as well as options to study overseas with our partner universities.

By choosing this course you’ll have the option to take advantage of this exciting opportunity, giving you the chance to not only experience new cultures and visit exciting destinations, but also to expand your learning experience.

Studying abroad boosts your employability and helps you develop intercultural skills highly prized by employers, improve your language skills (though you can study in English at all of our partner universities) and enhance your self-confidence.

You can opt to study abroad for one year (either at one partner university for 12 months or two different partner universities for six months each) or study abroad for six months and spend six months on placement.

Our dedicated International Relations Office offers extensive support throughout the process. We have agreements with numerous partner universities you can study at in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia.

Additional award

This course comes with the option to study abroad for a year, at the end of which you will gain a Diploma in International Studies (DIntS). This is an additional award to the final qualification you will receive once you have successfully completed this course.

Study abroad

Discover why Maya is now open to job opportunities around the world after studying abroad in Australia and Hong Kong.

Entry requirements

To learn more about the qualifications we typically accept, please select your country from the drop-down menu below.

General entry requirements

The entry requirements for each course should be read alongside the University’s general entry requirements which give further details on acceptable subjects, alternative UK and international qualifications and minimum English language requirements.

General entry requirements

Contextual admissions

The University’s admissions process uses contextual information to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers listed below.

Contextual admissions

United Kingdom

Typical A level offer

AAA. 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 Certificate: D plus two A levels (one of which must be a preferred academic subject) at grades AA.

National Diploma: DD plus one preferred academic A level at grade A.

National Extended Diploma: D*D*D

GCSE

Majority 7/6 (A/B) grades at GCSE including minimum grade 6/B in Maths and English Language.

GCSE entry requirement exceptions

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 grade 5 in GCSE 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.

Reduced contextual offer

Meeting specific eligibility criteria guarantees that if you are made an offer, it will be reduced by up to two grades. Find out more about Access Loughborough Contextual Offers.

Preferred 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.

If studying a BTEC Level 3 Diploma then Business is preferred, although other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one or more academic A levels outlined above.

Selection

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.

Many of our courses receive a large number of applications for each available place. We cannot unfortunately always make offers to all applicants who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades in line with our advertised typical offers.

Australia

Typical offers for students from Australia are based on the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Typically, we would require a score between 85.00 and 94.00. For students from Queensland, requirements from the Overall Position (OP) would typically be between 8 and 4.

Further to the above, students would normally be required to pass one of the following qualifications:

  • ACT Year 12 Certificate
  • New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC)
  • Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE)
  • Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
  • South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)
  • Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)
  • Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
  • Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)

Where courses have specific subject requirements, these will be expected to be studied within one of the above qualifications. Grades of ‘B’ (ACT, NTCE, SACE, VCE, WACE), ‘4’ (HSC), ‘CA’ (TCE), ‘HA’ (QCE) or higher will normally be required.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Austria

For students taking the Austrian Reifeprüfung (Matura), we typically require an average score between 2.2 and 1.2 from 6 written or spoken exams. Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of or 1 will normally be required in each.

English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Bahrain

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. Requirements for American SATs and APs can be found under the country requirements for USA.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements

Bangladesh

Students taking the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Belgium

The Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) and Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs (DSO) are both acceptable qualifications for direct entry into first year undergraduate courses. We typically require an overall score ranging from 75% to 85%. Where the 20 point marking scale is used, we would typically require marks between 15/20 and 17/20.

Specific subject marks may be required for some courses and where this is the case, this should be studied as a 4 hour subject. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 50% or higher in Maths within the CESS or DSO.

Students currently studying the Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts should contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for further details.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Brazil

Students taking the Brazilian High School Certificate(Certificado de Ensino Médio and Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio – ENEM) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. 

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement Team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements

Brunei

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Bulgaria

For students taking the Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, we would typically ask for an overall score ranging from 5.3 6.0 overall with specific subject marks required for some courses.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 4.5 or higher in Maths within the Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Canada

Typical offers for students from Canada are based on having completed Grade 12. The information below outlines the requirements for different states:

Alberta, Northwest Territory, Nunavut

  • Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 grade 12 courses in the General High School Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93%.
  • Where courses require specific subjects, these should be taken as thirty-level courses. Where A Level Maths is a course requirement, both Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 30-2 should be completed.
  • Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.

British Columbia, Yukon Territory

  • Typical offers range from ‘BBBBBB’ – ‘AAAAAA’ from best 6 grade 12 subjects in the Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma.
  • Where courses require specific subjects these would normally need to be achieved at ‘A’ or ‘B’.
  • Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of ‘C’ or higher in grade 10 Maths.

Manitoba

  • Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 subjects at 300 level in the High School Graduation Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
  • Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.

New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan

  • Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 grade 12 subjects in the High School Graduation Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.

Newfoundland & Labrador

  • Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 university preparatory level subjects in the High School Graduation Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
  • Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.

Nova Scotia

  • Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 subjects at level 4 or 5 in the High School Completion Certificate and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
  • Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.

Ontario

  • Typical offers are based on an average of best 6 grade 12 courses at ‘4U’, ‘4M’ or ‘DU’ in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
  • Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths.

Quebec

  • Typical offers range from 80% - 93% overall in the Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales with specific subject marks of 80% - 96% required for some courses.
  • Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 11 Maths. 

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

China

Students taking the Senior Middle Examinations will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. 

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

We will also accept a first year of study at a recognised university of appropriate standing within China as acceptable for entry to the first year of some of our degree courses. We would typically require an overall average ranging from 75% to 80% with specific subject marks required for some courses. Please contact the Global Engagement team who can advise on acceptability for entry to Loughborough courses.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Croatia

For students taking the Croatian Matura (Svjedodžba o Maturi), we typically require an average score between 4.0 and 5.0.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of 4 or 5 will normally be required in each. For courses that require Maths as part of their A Level offer, this should be taken at extended level in the Matura.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Cyprus

The Apolytirion is not accepted for direct entry to the University when studied on its own. However, we are happy to consider students taking the Apolytirion alongside either 1 or 2 A Levels. For courses with typical offer requirements of ‘ABB’, we would typically require 19.5 in the Apolytirion alongside an ‘A’ at A Level or 18.0 in the Apolytirion alongside ‘AB’ at A Level. Where courses require specific subjects, these must be taken at A Level.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 17 or higher in Maths within the Apolytirion.

Students taking the Apolytirion without additional A Levels will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Czech Republic

For students taking the Czech Maturita (Vysvědčení o Maturitní Zkoušce), we typically require an average ranging from 2.00 to 1.00 from best 4 subjects with specific subject marks (either 1 or 2) required for some courses.

All applicants must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Denmark

For students taking the Bevis for Studentereksamen (STX), typical offers range from 8.0 to 10.5 in the weighted average mark from the STX. Some courses may require marks (either 10 or 12) in specific Level A subjects.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 7 or higher in Level C Maths with the STX.

Students who have taken the Studentereksamen under the old grading system would be considered on a case by case basis with an average between 9.0 and 11.0 normally required.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Egypt

Students who have studied the Thanaweya A’ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education) will need complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. Requirements for American SATs and APs can be found under the country requirements for USA.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Estonia

For students taking the  Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus, we typically require a high average grade between 4.3 and 4.8 in the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus as well as an average percentage between 77% and 90% in the Riigieksamitunnistus.

Specific subject marks may be required for some courses. For Engineering and Science courses, we would expect students to have studied Lai Matemaatika.

Students with a score of 4.0 with 70% average from state exams would be considered on a case by case basis for the Loughborough University Foundation Year

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

European Baccalaureate

For students taking the European Baccalaureate, we typically require an overall average mark between 78% and 88% with specific subject marks (normally 8.0 or higher from a 4 or 5 period subject) required for some courses.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 6.5 or higher in Maths 3.

English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details. When applying, please state whether you are taking English as Language 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Faroe Islands

Students taking the Studentsprógv would normally be required to achieve a score between 8.0 and 10.5 with specific subject marks (either 10 or 12) required for some courses.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Finland

For students taking the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen, typical offer requirements would normally be based on achievement in best 4 subjects. Offers will typically be expressed as four letter grades ranging from MMMM (achieve Magna cum laude approbatur or higher in four subjects) to LEEE (achieve Eximia cum laude approbatur or higher in four subjects with at least one subject at Laudatur).

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 7 or higher in Maths within the Lukion Päästötodistus

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

France

For students taking the new French Baccalauréat Général (assessed from 2021 onwards), we typically require an overall result between 13.0 – 15.5 with results of 14-15 in two speciality subjects. Specific speciality subjects are required for some courses.

Students following the Option Internationale (OIB) will often receive a slightly lower offer.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 10 or higher in Mathematics taken in Year 12 as a Speciality Subject (Première) or a score of 11 or higher in Additional Maths taken as an Option in Year 13 (Terminale).

Students taking the Baccalauréat Technologique will be considered for first year entry on a case by case basis where subjects studied are relevant to the university course applied for.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Germany

Students taking the Abitur typically require an overall score ranging from 1.3 - 2.0 with specific subject marks required for some courses (normally between 12and 15).

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 7 or higher in Maths within the Abitur.

English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Ghana

Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Greece

Students taking the Greek Apolyterion are normally required to also take the Panhellenic Exams. Typical offers are based on the General Access Grade in the Panhellenics and range from 16.5 to 19.0 depending on the course applied for. Where courses have specific subject requirements, these should be taken as ‘Direction’ subjects within the Panhellenics. Students applying for Science or Engineering courses would generally be expected to have followed the Sciences direction. We will also normally ask for a mark between 17.0 and 19.0 in the Apolyterion certificate.

Students who have studied 1 or 2 A Levels alongside the Apolyterion (without taking the Panhellenic Exams) would normally be required to obtain high grades in their A Level  exams along with an average mark of between 17.0 and 19.0 in the Apolyterion. Where courses have specific subject requirements, these should be taken as A Levels.

Students taking a Foundation course alongside the Apolyterion will be considered on a case by case basis.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Hong Kong

Typical offers for students taking the HKDSE  vary by course and range from ‘5, 4, 4’ – ‘5*, 5, 5’ from best 3 subjects, of which 2 must be electives and excluding Liberal Studies and Chinese. Where courses require specific subjects, we would be looking for grades between ‘4’ and ‘5*’ in these subjects.

For courses that require Maths as part of their A Level offer, this should be taken at extended level in the HKDSE. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of ‘3’ or higher in core Maths.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Hungary

For students taking the Hungarian Matura (Érettségi Bizonyítvány), we typically require an average ranging from 70% to 83% from best 5 subjects which must include at least 2 higher level exams.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of between 70% and 90% would normally be required in a higher level exam.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Iceland

For students taking the Stúdentspróf, we typically require an overall grade between 8.0 and 9.3 with specific subject marks (between 8 and 10) required for some courses.

English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

India

Typical offers are based on the Standard XII school leaving qualifications. When awarded by CBSE, ISCE or West Bengal Exam Boards, we typically ask for results in the region of 78% - 88% average performance from best 4 subjects. For other state boards, we would be looking for achievement between 83% - 93% from best 4 subjects. Specific subject marks at Standard X or Standard XII may be required for some courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Indonesia

Students who have studied the Ijazah: Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA) will need complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Ireland

Students who have taken the Leaving Certificate under the new grading system (post 2016) would normally be required to achieve 5 higher level passes with grades ranging from H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 to H1 H1 H2 H2 H2. Where courses have specific A Level subject requirements, these should be taken at higher level.

If you have taken the Leaving Certificate under the old grading system (pre 2016) our typical offers would be between B1 B1 B2 B2 B2 and A1 A1 A2 A2 A2.

English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Israel

For students taking the Bagrut, we would require students to have studied at least 21 study units. Typical offers will be based on average percentage from 3 best 5-unit level subjects with requirements ranging from 78% to 92% depending on the course. Please note that we do not use the Optimal Average and do not consider bonus points as part of our offers.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, we would expect these to be studied as a 5-unit subject and look for achievement between 80% and 95%.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Italy

For students taking the Diploma di Esamo di Stato, we typically require an overall score ranging from 85% - 98% overall. Where courses require specific subjects, we would be looking for marks between 8 and 10 in school assessment.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 6 or higher in school assessment for Maths.

Students taking the Diploma di Istituto Tecnico will be considered for first year entry on a case by case basis where subjects studied are relevant to the course for which they have applied.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Japan

Students taking the Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

We will also accept a first year of study at a recognised university of appropriate standing within Japan as acceptable for entry to the first year of some of our degree courses. We would typically require an overall average ranging from 75% to 80% with specific subject marks required for some courses. Please contact the Global Engagement team who can advise on acceptability for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Jordan

Students taking the Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. Requirements for American SATs and APs can be found under the country requirements for USA.

Students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Kazakhstan

Typical offers for students from Kazakhstan are based on the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate. Typically, we would require a score between AAA and BBB from Advanced level subjects.  Where courses  have specific subject requirements, these will be expected to be studied at Advanced level.

English language studied within the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate is not sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table for further details.

Kenya

Students taking the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

English language studied within the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Kuwait

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. Requirements for American SATs and APs can be found under the country requirements for USA.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Latvia

For students taking the Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību, we typically require a high average grade between 9.2 and 10.0 as well as an average between 87% and 95% from best 4 state exams.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score between 87% and 95% will normally be requested in state exams in these subjects.

Students with a score of 8.0 with 80% average from best 4 state exams would be considered on a case by case basis for the Foundation Year.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Lebanon

Students taking the Baccalauréat Général will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

Students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Lithuania

For students taking the Brandos Atestatas, typical offers generally range from 9.0 – 10.0 overall. We would also typically ask for an average percentage from the best 3 state exams between 80% and 94%. Where courses require specific subjects, we would typically require these to be taken as state exams.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 7 or higher in school assessment for Maths.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Malaysia

For students taking either the Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate) or the Sigjil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysian (STPM), we would typically require grades ranging from AAA-BBB from best 3 (core) subjects excluding general studies.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a grade C or higher in SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) Maths.

For students taking the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) we would typically require from the best 7 subjects grades ranging 2xA1 5xA2 to 7xB3 in the UEC-SML. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a grade B6 or higher in Maths.

  • Students taking the MARA Diploma will be considered for first year entry on a case by case basis.                                                                                                                             
  • Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Malta

For students taking the Advanced Matriculation Exam, typical offers would normally be based on achievement in 2 advanced level subjects (typically between BB and AA) and 3 intermediate level subjects excluding Systems of Knowledge (typically between BCC and AAA).

Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of B or A will normally be required in an Advanced Level subject. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we normally look for a score of 4 or higher in Maths within the Secondary Education Certificate (SEC).

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Netherlands

For students taking the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)., typical offers range from 6.6 to 7.4 average from the VWO with specific subject marks (between and 9) required for some courses.

Students applying for Science or Engineering courses would generally be expected to have followed the Natuur en Techniek stream within the VWO and have taken the Maths D course.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 5 or higher in Maths within the VWO.

Students taking the Middelbaar Beroepsonderwijs (MBO Level 4) certificate will be considered for first year entry on a case by case basis where subjects studied are relevant to the university course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for further details.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

New Zealand

For students taking the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 typical offers will be based on overall achievement in the NCEA plus a required number of credits achieved at the next level up. For example, where A Level requirements are ABB, we would normally require a Merit overall with 20 Level 3 credits achieved at Excellence.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, these should be studied at Level 3 within the NCEA. Typically, an overall achievement of Merit or Excellence will be required in these subjects.

English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Nigeria

Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Norway

For students taking the Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring, typical offers range from 4.00 to 5.25 average of all Final Assessment Grades.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, students will need to achieve a or higher in at least two 140-hour courses.

English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

Oman

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. Requirements for American SATs and APs can be found under the country requirements for USA.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Pakistan

Students taking the Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Poland

For students taking the new Matura typical offers are based on average achievement from 3 extended level exams and offers normally range from 75% - 85%. Where courses require specific subjects, these should be taken as extended level exams and we would normally look for marks between 75% and 90%.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 68% or higher in the compulsory standard level Maths.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Portugal

Students taking the Diploma de Ensino Secundário would normally be required to achieve a score between 16 and 18 with specific subject marks (between 17 and 19) required for some courses.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we normally look for a score of 14 or higher in Maths within the Diploma de Ensino Secundário.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Qatar

Students taking the Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (Senior School Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. Requirements for American SATs and APs can be found under the country requirements for USA.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Romania

For students taking the Diploma de Bacalaureat, typical offers range from 8.6 – 9.4 overall. Where courses require a specific subject, we would be looking for this to be studied as the optional subject within the Diploma de Bacalaureat with marks between 8.6 and 9.8.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 7 or higher in Grade 10 Maths from the ‘Foaie Matricola’ or 6.5 or higher in Maths from the Diploma de Bacalaureat.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Russia

Students taking the Certificate of Unified State Examination will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Saudi Arabia

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. Requirements for American SATs and APs can be found under the country requirements for USA.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Singapore

For students with Singapore A Levels, typical offers normally range from BBC to AAA from three H2 Level subjects and offers are typically one grade lower than the typical A Level requirement as stated in the undergraduate prospectus due to the comparative difficulty.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, an ‘A’ or ‘B’ grade would normally be required in line with UK A Level requirements.

Students with a Diploma from one of Singapore’s five Polytechnics would be considered for first year entry with requirements ranging from 2.50 to 3.10. Second year entry may be considered in some cases. Please contact the Global Engagement team to check if this is applicable.

For IB requirements please see the undergraduate prospectus.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table for further details.

Slovakia

For students taking the Slovakian Matura (Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške), typical offers range from 2.00 to 1.00 average from best 4 subjects with specific subject marks (either 1 or 2) required for some courses.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Slovenia

For students taking the Maturitetno Spričevalo., we typically require an overall total score of between 22 and 30 out of 34.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of or 5 will normally be required in each. Applicants for Science or Engineering courses would normally be required to take Maths at higher level and would be required to achieve a mark of between 6 and 8.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

South Africa

For students taking the National Senior Certificate (NSC), typical offers range from 6,6,6,6,6 to 7,7,7,7,7 from the best 5 subjects, excluding Life Orientation.
 
Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of or would normally be required.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table for further details.

South Korea

Students taking the High School Diploma will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Spain

For students taking the Titulo de Bachillerato, we typically require an overall score of 7.50 – 9.50.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of 8.00 or 9.00 will normally be required in each.  Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 5.50 – 6.50 within the Titulo de Bachillerato.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Sri Lanka

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

Sri Lankan A Levels are considered comparable to the typical A Level requirements. However, as an A* grade cannot be achieved in Sri Lankan A Levels, an A grade is acceptable to meet this requirement where applicable.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Sweden

For students tasking the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola, typical offers are normally based on an average score from 2500 credits with an ‘A’ counting as 20 points, a ‘B’ counting as 17.5 points, a ‘C’ counting as 15 points etc. Typical offers range from 16.0 to 18.8 average from 2500 credits.

Where courses have specific subject requirements, an ‘A’ or ‘B’ grade would normally be required from 2 relevant subject modules within the Slutbetyg.

Students who took the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola under the old grading system are considered on a case by case basis with most courses requiring a majority of ‘VG’ and ‘MVG’ grades.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table for further details.

Switzerland

Students taking the following qualifications would be considered for direct entry to undergraduate courses: Certificat de MaturitéMaturitätsausweisAttestato di Maturità. Typical offer requirements are based on average achievement from best 12 subjects and offers typically range from 4.8 – 5.5. Where courses require specific subjects, we would be looking for marks between 5.0 and 6.0 in school assessment.

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 4.0 or higher in school assessment for Maths.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table for further details.

Taiwan

Students taking the Senior High School Diploma will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. Alternatively, Junior College Diploma holders may be considered on a case by case basis for entry to undergraduate courses.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Tanzania

The Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) is acceptable for entry into the first year of undergraduate courses. Typical offers are the same as for UK A Levels as stated in the Undergraduate Prospectus.

For courses which require achievement in GCSE Maths, we normally look for a score of C or higher in Maths in the Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE).

English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table for further details.

Thailand

Students taking the Certificate of Secondary Education/Maw 6 will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

The Caribbean

For students taking the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), we typically require a range from ‘2, 2, 2’ -  ‘1, 1, 1’ achieved from three 2-unit exams with specific subject marks of ‘1’ or ‘2’ required by some courses

Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of ‘3’ or higher in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Maths.

Requirements for American SATs and APs can be found under the country requirements for USA.

English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table for further details.

The Gulf

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. Requirements for American SATs and APs can be found under the country requirements for USA.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Turkey

For students taking the Anadolu Lisesi (Anatolian High School Diploma) or Fen Lisesi (Science High School Diploma), will typically require a pass mark of higher than 80%,

Students taking the Lise Bitirme Diplomasi, will be considered for first year entry on a case by case basis.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. Requirements for American SATs and APs can be found under the country requirements for USA.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Uganda

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. The Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) is also acceptable with grades equivalent to the typical A Level offer requirements.

English language studied within the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table for further details.

Ukraine

Students taking the Atestat pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu/Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

We will also accept a first year of study at a recognised university of appropriate standing within Ukraine as acceptable for entry to the first year of some of our degree courses. We would typically require an overall average with specific subject marks required for some courses. Please contact the Global Engagement team who can advise on acceptability for entry to Loughborough courses.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

United Arab Emirates

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. Requirements for American SATs and APs can be found under the country requirements for USA.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

United States of America

For students studying in the American education system, typical offers for entry onto undergraduate level courses are based on obtaining 3.2 in the High School Diploma along with achievement in Advanced Placement Exams or SAT II Subject Specific Tests. We would typically require between ‘4, 4, 4’ and ‘5, 5, 5’ in 3 AP exams  or between ‘650, 650, 650’ and ‘750, 700, 700’ in 3 SAT subject tests.

Where courses have an A Level maths requirement, it would be necessary for applicants to achieve a high mark in AP Calculus BC or SAT Math Level 2. For programmes that require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of ‘570’ or higher in SAT I Math or ACT with a minimum score of 27 overall and 26 in each component.

To satisfy English language requirements, we normally ask for a score of ‘610’ in SAT I Evidence-Based Reading/Writing or ACT with a minimum score of 27 overall and 26 in each component. Some programmes have higher requirements.

Vietnam

Students who have studied the Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học  will need to complete an appropriate Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Zambia

Students who have studied the General Certificate of Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements

Zimbabwe

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses.

Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

Zimbabwe A Levels are considered comparable to the typical A Level requirements. However, as an A* grade cannot be achieved in Zimbabwe A Levels, an A grade is acceptable to meet this requirement where applicable.  Typical offers for students taking the Zimbabwe A levels exclude the General Paper.

All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

Tuition fees for 2024 entry

UK fees

Full-time course per annum
£9,250
Placement year
Approx. 20% of the full-time fee

International fees

Full-time course per annum
£25,500
Placement year
Approx. 20% of the full-time fee

Fees for 2025-26 entry are to be confirmed.

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.

Additional costs

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 stationary, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.

Your future career

Graduates enter fields as diverse as banking, accountancy, financial management, insurance and marketing, while others are employed in more general management positions. These are often with companies that operate globally.

As a student at Loughborough Business School, your employability will be developed both inside and outside of the classroom. Employability modules are embedded into the curriculum and there are lots of opportunities available through student enterprise, clubs and societies, as well as through Loughborough's Careers Network. Find out more about how you can develop your employability here.

We encourage a spirit of enterprise here at Loughborough. It’s a key part of the Loughborough experience and can really boost your job prospects.

You can join Loughborough Enterprise Network which thrives on campus with a range of extracurricular activities including business planning competitions, events and support services for students with real business ideas.

Career support services

Your time at Loughborough University will form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting career. With so many opportunities available, you’ll never be short of ways to improve your employability.

Our award-winning Careers Network team is here to help and support you, offering everything from CV workshops, one-to-one advice sessions and mock interview practice sessions to high-profile employer events. We’ve got everything you need for a really successful future.

Companies students have worked for after graduating

Recent examples of roles that our graduates have gone on to include:

  • Associate
  • Finance Analyst
  • Account Executive
  • Associate Solutions Analyst
  • Business Associate
  • Business Functional Analyst
  • Card Program Manager
  • Client Relationship Manager
  • Data Analyst
  • Export Business Development Executive
  • Financial Controller
  • Financial Services Recruiter
  • Import Coordinator
  • Investment Analyst
  • Management Accountant

Some of the employers they are now working for include:

  • EY
  • Addo Food Group
  • Bruin Financial
  • BT
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Fabacus
  • Gain Theory
  • Grayce
  • Invesco
  • Ipsos Mori
  • IRIS Group
  • JP Morgan
  • Lidl
  • Lloyds
  • Managementors
  • MKS Switzerland
  • NHS
  • Omnicom
  • PwC

(Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2018-2021 graduates, 15 months post-graduation)

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