Studying with LIBF online
You’ll study in a virtual learning environment that uses the latest learning technology.
You’ll benefit from innovative multimedia tools and study materials including:
lecture notes
learning videos
revision courses
online consultations, and
live sessions with lecturers.
We also incorporate reports and case studies from everyday professional life into our courses.
Find out more about your digital campus and how you'll learn online.
Yes. One-to-one support is a fundamental part of what we do (see Will I be given academic support during my studies?). There are also Microsoft groups and online forums where you can meet fellow students for mutual support.
More information about student support is available here.
Yes. Once you’ve completed the self-assessment tests at the end of each module, your module exam or assessment will be activated automatically. You can schedule this online for a time that best suits you.
Yes. You’ll need to write a final thesis at the end of your studies. Our staff will be there to provide you with the support and guidance you need.
Even before you start, our study advisers will walk you through the application and enrolment process. Once you’ve begun your studies, our support staff will take care of administration and answer any questions you might have.
And, of course, our IT Helpdesk is always on hand to make sure that your virtual campus is working smoothly.
Yes. Academic supervisors will be on hand to help you manage your studies and prepare for exams.
If you’re struggling to balance your studies with your other commitments, your personal study coach will help you with organisation, motivation and time management.
Yes. Many of our students have work, family and other life commitments, so we have designed our online study programmes to take time constraints into account.
The full-time study period for an undergraduate degree is three years. There are two part-time options: four or six years.
The full-time study period for our master’s and MBA degrees is 12 months. There are two part-time options: one and a half or two years.
No. All lessons and exams are online and there’s no need for you to come to London at any stage. However, you’re welcome to join student societies and attend on-campus events if you wish.
You’ll find all the information you need to complete your application on our How to apply page. Click here to go directly to the online application.
Our Study Advisory Team will also be happy to guide you through the application process.
You can contact them by:
email: onlinedegree@libf.ac.uk
phone: +44 20 3936 4055.
You can choose to start your online undergraduate, postgraduate or MBA course on any day you choose.
If you're planning to apply for a tuition fee loan to fund your studies, you should allow at least 6 weeks for your application to be processed. This is important to remember when choosing your start date.
As soon as you’ve accepted our offer – by signing and returning the study contract and all relevant documentation.
Once that’s done, we’ll send you your log-in details on your chosen start date and you can begin your course.
When you log into your digital learning environment, you’ll find information on all your modules, study materials, documents and dates. We’ll send you your log-in details as soon as you have enrolled with us.
Our cutting-edge virtual learning environment (VLE) and used by tens of thousands of students.
No. The course is 100% online and there is no need for you to travel to the UK.
Yes. At the end of your course you’ll be invited to attend an online graduation ceremony.
Our credentials
The London Institute of Banking & Finance is one of only a few professional bodies in the world with Taught Degree Awarding Powers. It is listed in the UK’s Office for Students Register as a higher education provider and has been awarding degrees since 2010. Its main campus is in London.
Yes. LIBF is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS) and must comply with all OfS' Conditions of Registration. We are also a member of The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
With over 140 years of combined business, finance, and technology expertise, LIBF presents a unique fusion of knowledge and experience. We provide students with a flexible learning environment, enriched with state-of-the-art study materials and personalised one-to-one support.
Yes. UK higher education enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide for the quality of its teaching.
As a UK registered higher education provider, we meet rigorous UK standards. We are also an internationally-recognised professional body. This means that an LIBF degree will open doors for you - wherever in the world you are based.
Exams and other assessments
Exams are 100% online and you’ll be able to take yours when you’ve passed your self-assessments. You can book your exam slot whenever suits you – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
You have two options for sitting an online exam:
reserve a fixed slot in advance, or
choose one at short notice.
Slots are available 24 hours a day all year round.
When booking a slot, you’ll see all available dates from at least 24 hours ahead. You can then choose a time to sit your exam that fits in with your schedule.
Exams last 90 minutes.
We’ll share your results on the learning platform about six weeks after you sit your exam.
No. Some modules require you to submit written work instead.
Our online exams are carried out and supervised by an external provider, with whom you’ll need to book a time slot in advance (at any time of day you would like).
To take your exam, you will need to connect to the provider’s platform at the scheduled time, with either your laptop and an external webcam, or two digital devices (iPad and smartphone, for example) - one with which you’ll take the exam, and one which is set up so your keyboard, hands and face are visible from the side.
This is required in order to ensure that you take the exam without using any external help, such as contact with other people or using notes.
Find out more about how online exams work at LIBF.
During my studies
Yes. You’ll be given an electronic student ID card.
Yes. You can apply for a leave of absence for legitimate personal reasons such as illness, bereavement, and other family or personal emergencies.
That will depend on your circumstances. Please contact your study coach to discuss whether this is possible in your case.
Please talk to your study coach to find out what your options are.
If you feel unable to complete your online course due to personal challenges, you can reach out to your study coach for support.
Study Coaching is an individual and dynamic process in which a coach supports you to understand and adapt your study behaviours.
A Study Coach accompanies you in reflecting on your study situation and, depending on your needs, will support you in refining your learning strategies, fine-tuning your time management, strengthening your motivation.
All you need is a reasonably up-to-date computer – desktop or laptop – with a stable internet connection and a webcam.
Other internet-capable devices, such as tablets or smartphones, will also be useful for studying on the go. For detailed information on the tech you'll need to study and take exams online, see our online learning page.
Yes. Once you’re registered as a student, you’ll be able to access our online library. Here, you can search for unlimited journal articles and literature and download them in e-book form.
You’ll have access to extensive interactive study materials in our digital learning environment, some of which draw from examples of real-life business situations.
These include video tutorials, podcasts, interactive PDFs, presentations and e-books from our online library.
Yes, you can interact with other students on our virtual campus, eg, by using Microsoft Teams.
Yes. If you want to, you’re welcome to join student societies and to attend social and networking events on campus.
Yes. You can sign up for a variety of student discounts with your @libf.ac.uk email address.
These include UNiDAYS, Student Beans, Totum (NUS), ISIC and Amazon Prime Student.
Please note that not all discounts are available in all countries.
Once enrolled, you will be expected to meet LIBF's policies and standards.
Your free iPad
If you’re a UK student, or you're an international student studying an on-campus degree in London, you’ll receive an iPad preloaded with everything you need for your studies. You can use this throughout your course, and it will be our gift to you when you graduate.
For logistical reasons, we’re not able to provide this service to international students studying an online course at present. Should this change, we will let you know as soon as we can!
The dispatch of the iPad through our external provider is subject to availability. Supply shortages from Apple may delay the delivery.
You will be informed of the dispatch of the iPad by e-mail and will receive the tracking number. This allows you to check the shipping status directly.
If you complete your degree according to the contract, you get to keep your iPad afterwards. When enrolling, you enter into a transfer of use agreement which states that the iPad becomes your property after graduation. In the application process, you confirm a corresponding agreement on transfer of use. It states that the iPad becomes your property after graduation.
The iPad remains the property of the London Institute of Banking & Finance for the duration of your contract.
If your contract ends prematurely (for any reason), you are obliged to return the iPad in a functional state within one week.
For shipments within UK with the shipping service provider DPD, the costs of the return will be borne by LIBF if you sent an email with – Name, Mobile Number, Email Address, Full address, Serial Number and Model number to our service provider Stone Group ipadreturn@stonegroup.co.uk. Afterwards a shipping label generated and sent to you.
If you want to return your iPad, please follow the steps below:
1. Send an email to ipadreturn@stonegroup.co.uk with your name, mobile number, email, full address, serial number, and model number of your device.
2. Reset your device to factory settings and make sure the device is fully functional. Pack it carefully, including the original packaging as well as any additional equipment.
3. Hand the parcel over to your parcel delivery company:
DPD: You will receive a return label from our service provider Stone for you to attach to the parcel. They will also send you information regarding the date and time when your device will be picked up. In this case, LIBF will cover the cost of shipping.
Other parcel delivery firm or shipping from abroad: Make sure your package is insured before returning it. Contact Stone directly (ipadretum@stonegroup.co.uk) to receive the return address. In these cases, LIBF cannot cover the cost of shipping or reimburse the cost of shipping.
Please note that when shipping from outside the UK, an additional customs declaration is required from the country of origin.
If you have any questions about shipping your device, please contact your local post office and/or shipping service provider.
In principle, we provide you with the iPad so that you can use it for your studies.
If you want to watch your favourite series or shop online with your iPad, you can do this with your Apple ID and download it from the App Store. Please note that it may be necessary to access or delete installed apps and any data you saved or to reset the device and/or apps to factory settings to maintain IT security and to process the return, repair or transfer of ownership or if you lose your device.
If you install personal apps on the device and save private data, private data may also be accessed or deleted in the process.
We therefore recommend that you make sure that personal data is saved separately and securely (e.g. in a cloud, on an external hard drive, etc.).
If you don’t have a home address in the UK, you can receive an iPad by submitting an address within the UK.
The iPad remains the property of LIBF for the duration of your studies. As soon as you have successfully completed your studies, we will give you the iPad as a present, meaning that it becomes your property.
Unfortunately, this is not possible as the iPad represents an additional service from LIBF.
Entry requirements
Discover our undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements. We consider each application and individual set of circumstances on a case-by-case basis. If you're unsure if you meet the admissions criteria, get in touch and we'll talk through it with you.
If English is not your native language, you must provide proof of English proficiency. Full details can be found in our entry requirements.
Yes, we take all factors into consideration. In fact, applicants’ personal statements are a key part of the application process. We may also invite you for an interview in person, by telephone or video call.
If you’re unsure whether you qualify for the course that interests you, please get in touch.
Email: onlinedegree@libf.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)20 3936 4055
Yes. Work experience is not a requirement.
If you have any concerns or questions about your eligibility for the programme, please get in touch.
Email: onlinedegree@libf.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)20 3936 4055
Fees and funding options
The total fees are:
£20,805 for an undergraduate course
£9,750 for a postgraduate master’s course
£10,250 for an MBA.
The total fees are:
£20,805 for an undergraduate course
£9,750 for a postgraduate master’s course
£10,250 for an MBA.
Yes. Fees can be paid in monthly instalments, annually or in one go.
Yes. You'll receive a fee reduction of 2% for paying annually in advance for any course, or a reduction of up to 10%* if you pay for your course in full at the start of your studies (*reduction depends on study level and duration).
We accept payments by bank transfer or credit card.
Undergraduate distance learners aren’t eligible for maintenance loans. However, UK-based students studying a master’s or MBA qualify for the full loan amount, which covers both fees and some living costs. Our scholarships may also help with your living costs.
UK-based students can apply for a tuition fee loan at undergraduate level or the master’s loan at postgraduate level from Student Finance England. You can find out more about eligibility for tuition fee loans on our tuition fees page.
Once you've submitted your application for a tuition fee loan, the review process can take up to 6 weeks. We highly recommend giving yourself at least 6 weeks between submitting your student loan application and your chosen start date, allowing you to focus on your studies without any unnecessary delays.
If you can't see your course on the Student Loan Company website, it may be because of the study mode you have chosen. You must select to study part-time in the first few steps of making your student loan application, even if you wish to study full-time. The part-time loan is enough to cover the tuition fees for your online degree.
If you have already started an application but selected full-time study, please cancel this application and begin a new one, correctly picking the 'Part Time' loan option.
If you still have any difficulties, please get in touch and we'll help you get set up.
We offer two postgraduate scholarships scholarships:
UK Postgraduate Scholarship – Academic (£1,000)
If you live in the UK and have signed up for our online postgraduate programme, you can apply for an LIBF UK Postgraduate Scholarship. The Academic scholarship is for students from an academic background who have no professional work experience.
UK Postgraduate Scholarship – Professional (£1,000)
If you’re in the UK and are taking one of our online postgraduate courses, you can apply for a postgraduate scholarship. This will help you to cover your living expenses as you study for your master’s degree. The Professional Scholarship is aimed at students from a professional working background.
See our Scholarships page for more information and details on how to apply.
No. Everything’s included in the tuition fee. Applying for the online degrees is completely free, just fill out the form and click submit.
After graduation
Our graduates typically work in business, technology, banking or financial services. For many, the next step is a promotion in their current role or a graduate trainee scheme in corporate, commercial, investment or retail finance companies.
Others join one of the ‘Big Four’ professional services firms – PwC, KPMG, EY and Deloitte – pursue a career in wealth and asset management or start their own business.
Yes. Our Careers and Employability team advises all graduates for up to three years after their graduation. The team offers personalised, sector-specific advice and career coaching on everything from interview techniques and job-search strategies.
Yes. Our higher education alumni are entitled to 10% off their fees if they study for a second degree with us.
Contact us about our online degrees
If you have any queries about how to apply for our online degrees, or anything else, please contact our Study Advisors.
Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm GMT.
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