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Finance & Business Law

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
University of Strathclyde
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Course summary

Study with us
• Accounting & Finance is ranked 1st in Scotland and 4th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)
• Graduates with an awareness of law and legal implications of business operations are sought-after
• Gain skills for a career in banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance
• Our Finance degree gives you a head start to the Investment Management Certificate (IMC)

Why this course?
• Subjects include the principles of investment and value, business finance and decision-making and the analysis of securities such as bonds and shares.
• Employers tell us that they particularly value the range of subject combinations available at Strathclyde, ensuring that our students have in-depth understanding of a second subject to complement their finance studies.
• A degree in finance will give you the skills for a career in financial services such as banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance.
• In business law, you’ll study commercial law and business legal regulations. These include company law, competition law and human rights law.
• Business law can only be studied as a second subject as a Joint Honours option.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
NM32
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
NM32
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BBB - ABB

GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; GCSE Maths 6/B

Scottish Higher - AAAA - AAABB

Higher English B; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 - 30 points

No subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H3, H3

Must include English (mathematics required at H2 for Accounting).

Scottish HNC - Pass

Relevant HNC/HND, A in graded Units; for advice on entry to Year 2, contact Business School Admissions

Scottish HND - Pass

Relevant HND, A in Graded Units; for advice on entry to Year 2 contact Business School Admissions

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

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68 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

89 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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